What has changed with Marquette and is it sustainable?
Although the win, loss record may be bleak, the performance in 2026 has shown this team has improved to the point of excitement for next year.
Tag Archives: Shaka Smart
RGV In The Time of Portal: Shaka Shakes It Up
Marquette hasn’t taken a D1 transfer in 4 seasons, but that will change this offseason. Why is that and how will that work?
Guest Post: Shaka Smart’s Fork in the Road
Marquette basketball faces difficulties under Shaka Smart after initially promising seasons. Key player development issues and the evolving landscape of college sports pose significant challenges for the program’s future.
What is Marquette’s best lineup and why don’t we see it more?
Marquette’s rotation has seen more churn than we’ve ever seen under Shaka, which makes it even more curious that we aren’t seeing this 5-man group more often.
Marquette’s 2026 Nonconference Report Card
It’s easy to point at Marquette’s record and hold your nose, but a look under the hood makes it so much worse.
On talent deficiency and offensive offense
What happens when you have a system in place to get good shots, but don’t have the horses to make them? Marquette is showing us just that.
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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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Marquette Areas For Growth: Pick and Roll Ball Handlers
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Greska: Pulling the curtain on Buzz Williams
- Grading Each Player’s Performance at the Paradise Jam
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Bleak ratings outlook for Big East and FOX Sports 1
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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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jacobgeorgelutz: This was a very interesting read, thank you.
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A.J.: Dear Andrei: I just read your very detailed analyses of Marquette’s newest player, Nolan Minessale. While I appreciate what is…
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