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In last week’s breakdown of Marquette’s 2013 recruiting class, shooting guard was the position deemed most important to rounding out Buzz Williams’ class. Vander Blue and Todd Mayo will give Marquette a formidable duo on the wing, and incoming freshman Jamal Ferguson is an athletic project with a high ceiling. But past those three, Williams […]

Before the 2012 season begins, Paint Touches will look at how Buzz Williams and Marquette can finish their 2013 recruiting class. As it stands, Marquette has one open scholarship for the class. If Chris Otule does not return for a sixth season, Marquette would have two open spots. With Todd Mayo’s future uncertain, and the […]

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel is reporting that Athletic Director Larry Williams “is looking into a possible NCAA rules violation involving the men’s basketball program.” A source close to the situation has revealed to Paint Touches the possible infraction is recruiting-oriented, and it is not believed to be major. Williams’ statement noted that Marquette followed protocol upon […]

As first reported by Wisconsin Basketball Yearbook’s Mark Miller, Todd Mayo will be reinstated to the Marquette basketball team. Paint Touches has NOT confirmed this report, but the reinstatement was expected. The sophomore shooting guard was suspended on June 28 for undisclosed reasons. If reports are true, first and foremost, Mayo’s return puts Marquette at […]

Duane Wilson, Deonte Burton and Jameel McKay have filled Marquette’s three open scholarships available in 2013, but that has not stopped Buzz Williams from aggressively recruiting the class. With one open scholarship, Junior Cadougan graduating next year and Arizona State transfer Trent Lockett having one year of eligibility (2012-’13), all spots have been filled for […]

When Buzz Williams received a verbal commitment last Saturday from junior college freshman Jameel McKay, it marked the third recruit he had obtained from Milwaukee for the 2013 class. More significant, it may triggered a transformation, both on the the court and on the recruiting trail, for the Marquette basketball program. The Golden Eagles still […]