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Al McGuire said it perfectly, that “the best thing about freshmen is that they become sophomores.” McGuire’s quote likely could have extended to sophomores becoming juniors, and juniors becoming seniors. There’s a natural progression that all Division I basketball players go through, and coaching staffs do their best to move that along as quickly and […]

It didn’t have the ripple effect across Twitter that Jahlil Okafor’s and Cliff Alexander’s announcements did, but Marquette received an oral commitment from 7-footer Satchel Pierce on Friday evening. Pierce is Marquette’s fourth player to sign on for the 2014 class, joining Ahmed Hill, Sandy Cohen and Marial Shayok. A fifth commit, Sandburg’s Malek Harris, […]

On the same day Buzz Williams and the Golden Eagles received a crushing blow, they also received some good news when 6-foot-6 wing Marial Shayok announced his commitment to Marquette via Twitter. Earlier in the day it was announced that 6-foot-8 junior-college junior Jameel McKay had decided to transfer from the school before ever playing […]

Of all the high-school athletes and junior-college prospects Marquette purses on the recruiting trail, there’s a select few Buzz Williams has written down as part of his monthly calendar that he refers to as “real dudes.” Interest is one thing; even offering a scholarship to a player means something, but not until a player shows […]

Marquette received an oral commitment from 2014 shooting guard Ahmed Hill today, a source told Paint Touches. Hill confirmed the news on his personal Twitter account. Thanks to all the fans an coaches that have supported me through this process it’s been a great run, but I have committed to Marquette!! — Ahmed Hill (@MedHill_14) […]

Marquette Madness is one of the biggest events for Marquette when it comes to recruiting as it brings some of the biggest high school names to witness a high-energy event. The 2013 version may be be the best in a while when it comes to star-power, with a confirmed guest list that is both impressive […]