Paint Touches

Vander Blue (30 pts, 6 reb, 13-2o FG ) Dare  I say, en fuego? There was just no stopping Vander in the second half. He was hitting from outside, but what stood out was his ability to get to the rim at will. Only one other Marquette player reached double figures, making his Herculean performance […]

Steve Taylor likely won’t win Marquette a game this season, and he won’t lead the team in scoring or rebounding. He won’t reap much praise for the Golden Eagles’ 5-1 start in Big East play, but the numbers the former Simeon star is putting up in his limited minutes reveal both an offensive spark — […]

In an interview last season, Buzz Williams revealed his coaching staff keeps track of nine different unique statistics during a game, with a number in mind for each they attempt to reach that Williams believes leads to victories. Whether that list has changed or Williams has added or subtracted statistics this season is unsure, but […]

*Note* Updated on Feb. 14* Not too much of an introduction here, but as it stands Marquette should have three open scholarships for the 2014 class, when Vander Blue, Davante Gardner and Jamil Wilson are set to graduate. Analysis below comes from minutes of YouTube videos and scouting reports, so take it all with a grain […]

Marquette’s ability to win close games is going to determine exactly what direction the team heads in this year, according to coach Buzz Williams. The Golden Eagles won their first four Big East games this year by a combined 21 points before dropping a nailbiter at Cincinnati Saturday night. For those Marquette fans who think […]

Buzz Williams’ unique basketball vocabulary the past five years has made the phrase “paint touches” and the words “turkeys” and “switchables” famous within the Marquette basketball circle. After Wednesday night’s performance, a 69-62 win over Seton Hall, it’s time to add “fire” to that list. Marquette’s defense is playing as well as it has all […]