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This story was published in the Jan. 24 edition of The Marquette Tribune. During Buzz Williams’ four years as Marquette’s head coach, only one freshman has averaged more than nine minutes per game in more than nine games. This year one freshman, guard Todd Mayo, is on pace to add his name to that list, […]

Basketball is a team sport. Not exactly breaking news. When teammates create offensive opportunities for one another and turn over their opposition, that’s typically a recipe for success. But the No. 25/24 Marquette Golden Eagles have struggled to grasp the concept and properly execute it over their previous six contests, including during Saturday’s 62-57 victory […]

1. Derrick Wilson: He played 20 minutes, did not attempt a field goal and had three personal fouls. And he was Marquette’s most important player player Saturday afternoon. After news broke just before tip-off that junior point guard Junior Cadougan had been benched for breaking team rules, Wilson was inserted into the starting lineup for […]

Buzz Williams said Dominic James was arguably the only true point guard he’s had starting for him during his first three years as Marquette’s coach. Now he has Junior Cadougan. The junior guard should fill the void at the point guard position created by the departure of Dwight Buycks — although Williams would not deem […]

Which freshman is most “Big East-ready” to contribute immediately? Andrei Greska, Marquette Tribune: Derrick Wilson. Ironically, I think he has the lowest ceiling of all the freshmen, but his football playing background means he has the body to withstand the pounding that comes with playing in the Big East. Juan Anderson is simply too skinny at this point […]