This is Part 2 of an exclusive five-part series documenting how Marquette head coach Buzz Williams has grown since he took over the helm in 2008. Part I (Sept. 9): Four dusty corners: Where it all began Buzz Williams’ spacious office in the southeast corner of the Al McGuire Center on Marquette’s campus is the […]
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Four dusty corners: Where it all began
The story of who Brent Williams was, is and always will be begins with four dusty corners. After graduating eighth grade, a 13-year-old go-getter from Van Alstyne, Tex., found work in his hometown to earn cash. Money was tight, and Williams understood at an early age that hard labor around town was the only way to […]
Paint Touches presents: The life of Buzz Williams
Beginning Monday, Paint Touches is proud to present an exclusive look into the history and life of Marquette head coach Buzz Williams. While it won’t cover every topic, Williams spoke with Paint Touches on a number of topics, allowing us inside the mind and the day-to-day operations of one of college basketball’s brightest talents. Included […]
Marquette releases Big East schedule
It was already known Marquette would open its Big East regular season at Creighton on New Year’s Eve, but today the rest of the conference schedule was released, and we’ve got it all right here for you. All times below are CST. Tues., Dec. 31: Marquette at Creighton, 9 p.m. (FS1) Sat., Jan. 4: DePaul […]
Hypothetical Big East All-NBA team
As the dawn of a new season nears, my anticipation for college basketball is reaching insatiable levels. I’ve read more team blogs the last month than I have the last five years. The Big East can’t get here soon enough. In the midst of quenching my basketball thirst on basketball-reference, the bible for hoops junkies, […]
Why Trent Lockett is NBA-bound
After a rather inauspicious Summer League performance, the general consensus was that Trent Lockett was headed overseas. The Marquette senior, who spent his first three seasons at Arizona State, played in five games for the Sacramento Kings, averaging 7.0 points on a respectable 46/38/55 percent slash in 20 minutes per game. He even garnered a […]
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Inside look at Marquette’s transfer portal strategy
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Quick thoughts on Sheek shocking Shaka
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How does transfer Nolan Minessale fit into Marquette?
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How does transfer Sananda Fru fit into Marquette?
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Podcast: Recapping the season and assessing portal needs with Marquette Hoops
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Greska: Pulling the curtain on Buzz Williams
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Bleak ratings outlook for Big East and FOX Sports 1
- Food for Thought..irt College Hoops Tourney Expansions – Bluenotes: […] it in 2013. Friend Of The Show Andrei Greska even brought the idea back up in 2019 for an article…
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Adam Wouk: Fantastic work! Big props for getting a glimpse at how the sausage is made. Learning about MU’s retention and portal…
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Andrei Greska: He had already signed, but it is now official and public.
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SellsLetter: Interesting how you frame the $2.3 million buyout as “not caring about your money” when Buzz’s entire coaching career has…
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Nathan Bayer: Your logic is solid, but if somebody threw money at him late to poach, why hasn't he signed yet? I…
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