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In a world of college basketball chaos and player empowerment Shaka Smart’s development-focused strategy is uniquely rewarding.

Having trouble keeping track of who’s graduated, who’s taking a COVID year, and who’s going pro within Marquette’s Big East brethren…not to mention staying up to date on transfer madness? Paint Touches has you covered. We’ll be tracking the comings and goings of every team in the Holyland of Hoops with updates every few days. […]

Which Big East programs have had the biggest impact on NBA teams over the past half decade?

I wrote a little bit about it in the quick reactions on Sunday, but in hindsight, I think Tyler Kolek’s performance this past weekend required additional context, as it was historic. I’ve been beating the points created drum to highlight Kolek’s incredible season all year, as it is a stat that does a much better […]

It’s been a hot minute since we pulled out the old chestnut, but with Marquette’s big win over Colorado to make it to the first Sweet 16 since 2013, it only made sense that we captured the best reactions from Twitter, for those who may have missed it.

I’m a huge snacker. Whether its after breakfast, before dinner or as I’m getting ready for bed, there’s usually some relatively unhealthy food item down my throat. It’s to the point where my wife knows when I don’t feel well, because I’m not stuffing my face with chips, cheese or cookies at 10:30 p.m. as […]