After perhaps its most impressive performance of the season, and certainly its most clutch, Marquette will face fourth-seeded Syracuse with a chance to earn a trip to the Final Four in Atlanta. The Golden Eagles implemented a perfect defense against Miami’s pick-and-roll action, limiting Miami to 16 first-half points on their way to a 71-61 […]
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Fresh off Sweet 16 win, Blue still not satisifed
WASHINGTON — During Vander Blue’s first chance to speak with the media at the East Regional at the Verizon Center, the junior guard made it clear that making the Sweet 16 for the third consecutive year wasn’t good enough. He wanted more. So after leading the Golden Eagles into their first Elite 8 since 2003 […]
Marquette toughness begins with Boot Camp
WASHINGTON — Often times it’s said that NCAA Tournament games are won and lost during the July open AAU period, the idea being that you need to recruit well to win the big games. While you will never get anybody to totally dismiss that notion–every team needs talent–it clearly takes more than just 5-star recruits. […]
As Marquette advances, Lockett thrives
WASHINGTON — When opposing teams get ready to take on Marquette, Trent Lockett probably isn’t the first name that comes up on the scouting report. That honor probably goes to Vander Blue. After that one would probably spend some time game planning for the big bodies down low – Chris Otule and Davante Gardner. But […]
Marquette vs. Miami: Player grades
Buzz Williams: If the secret wasn’t out before tonight that Williams is one of the best game planners in the country, it certainly is now. The defensive strategy to push Shane Larkin out on pick and rolls and to play a version of zone defense down-low had the Hurricanes’ offense out of sorts. Later in […]
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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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