Paint Touches

2013 shooting guard JaJuan Johnson gave an oral commitment to Buzz Williams and Marquette this afternoon at his high school in Memphis. Johnson also was considering Alabama. Williams and assistant Isaac Chew made a strong push for Johnson this summer, and it came full-circle on an official visit to Marquette Madness, when Johnson noted, “The […]

John Dawson is by himself in his bedroom, praying. For the first time in his life, the bedroom is his alone. That’s what happens living with eight brothers and sisters, and even more foster children who have come off the streets and made stops in your family’s home throughout the years. It’s sacrifice. The 6-foot-3 […]

With the changes soon coming to the Big East, teams will find themselves traveling across the country to compete against conference opponents. With the summer 2013 commitment Duane Wilson just completed, he should have no problem adjusting. In the span of just over a month, from June 12 to July 23, Wilson participated in the […]

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. Todd Mayo appears to have done enough […]

Deonte Burton’s Vincent Vinkings reached the final of the WHIZ KIDS Summer League taking out Sheboygan North in the quarterfinals and Rufus King in a sloppy semifinal. Burton played a well rounded two games, but was never able to find his shot. He scored 10 in the quarterfinals on 5-7 shooting, adding 5 rebounds, 5 […]

I will apologize right away for being a terrible journalist and forgetting to pack my camera before going to work in the morning. Thus, any observations I make will be evidence-free. You’ll just have to take my word for it. I also was not able to stand my ground and routinely had my view obstructed […]