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Tyler Kolek came close to Tony Miller’s record in 2023. Can another junior get to 275 helpers in a season?

The Marquette Men’s Basketball Junior Year Assists Chart

Big East Moves Media Day 🍎

Jon Rothstein

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Big East Media Day will be on October 1st at the Marriott Marquis, per release.

The first commitment in the recruiting class just had a big showing in the 2026 U18 FIBA AmeriCup tournament.

2027 Prospect Marlon Martinez Commits To Marquette Men’s Basketball

Want to overreact to the Golden Eagles losing a quarter for the only time in three games??

3-0: Marquette 102, Fraser Valley 65

The Golden Eagles had to deal with a wee bit of adversity in the first half before beating the Spartans by 30 in the end.

Had To Try A Little Bit: Marquette 89, Trinity Western 59

The Golden Eagles won big, so we have to rummage around in the stats for a while to see if there’s anything to learn.

Exhibitionist Tendencies: Marquette 102, Calgary 49

The Golden Eagles will play three games in four days up in British Columbia, but that’s all they’re announcing. MYSTERY!

Marquette Announced All The Games On The Men’s Basketball Canadian Tour

Feels like a pretty straight forward ranking for the four former Golden Eagles.

Ranking The Marquette At 2026 NBA Summer League Performances

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Former golden eagle Kam Jones has homecoming as he signs with the Milwaukee Bucks

The Milwaukee Bucks added a versatile scorer to their roster July 5th. Former Marquette star Kam Jones signed a two-contract with the Bucks, making it his third NBA team he...

You wanna pay $500 to sit in the first eight rows?

Have You Seen The Ticket Prices On The Marquette/Missouri Game?

Two kinda different results for the former Golden Eagles…

How Did The NBA’s Mini-Summer Leagues Go For Chase Ross & Olivier-Maxence Prosper?

Are we going to get to see more than just Chase Ross in action in California and Las Vegas?

Your Marquette At 2026 NBA Summer League Schedule!

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Marquette’s NBA pileline: where are they now?

Bo Ellis, Dwyane Wade and Jimmy Butler. Just three of several timeless names to ring throughout the history of the Marquette men’s basketball program. 1948 was the first year the...

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What Dusty May’s shocking move to the Mavericks means for both sides

Three…… Two…… One. The buzzer sounds, and, for the first time since 1989, the Michigan Wolverines are national champions. Michigan head coach Dusty May has just completed one of the...

That’s what happens when the guy who won the most recent national championship decides to leave two months later.

The Marquette/Michigan Series Just Got A Little More Interesting

It looks like a university-wide push to make a big deal about this anniversary, which is nice.

Marquette Men’s Basketball Announced Plans To Celebrate The 50th Anniversary Of The 1977 Championship

Mid-June is the first time that coaches can reach out to prospects that just finished sophomore year. Who is on MU’s list?

Which Class Of 2028 Prospects Are Priorities For Marquette Men’s Basketball?

Marquette University Vice President and Director of Athletics Mike Broeker has been named to the NCAA’s Men’s Basketball Oversight Committee. Broeker will represent the Big East Conference seat on the...

Mike Broeker named to NCAA Men’s Basketball Oversight Committee

That means the Golden Eagles will only play Texas A&M and Virginia in November.

REPORT: Xavier Joins Marquette’s Battle 4 Atlantis Group

On May 12th, men’s basketball head coach Shaka Smart announced that Rodney Crawford had been hired as an assistant coach. Crawford has over 15 years of coaching experience in both...

Marquette Men’s Basketball welcomes new assistant coach Rodney Crawford

New season, new faces, new numbers to get to know

We Have Uniform Numbers For The Marquette Men’s Basketball Newcomers

We take a postseason look at the midseason update on the Big Questions for Marquette men's basketball from the preseason

How Did The Season Of Ifs Go For Marquette Men's Basketball?

Relationships. Growth. Victory. The three words that Marquette Men's Basketball Coach Shaka Smart has built his program on over the last five seasons. The philosophy of recruiting and developing players...

Marquette's retooled roster has them poised for another NCAA tournament run

Not everyone's bigger than they used to be, but a notable chunk of the Golden Eagles' roster has made gains.

We Have Some Marquette Men's Basketball Height & Weight Updates

Wesley Matthews took down a nearly 40 year old record before Markus Howard nearly took it from him.

The Marquette Men's Basketball Senior Year Free Throws Made Chart

Dean Meminger's record stood for over 30 years, and then Markus Howard broke Wesley Matthews' mark 11 years later.

The Marquette Men's Basketball Career Free Throws Made Chart

We've got a preview of Tyler Kolek's New York Knicks vs San Antonio Spurs, plus a schedule for all seven possible NBA Finals games with times and TV channels!

Marquette In The 2026 NBA Playoffs: Finals Edition

We wrap up our Season In Review with the second of two disappointing seniors.

2025-26 Marquette Men's Basketball Player Review: #2 Chase Ross

No longer did Tyler Kolek hold the Most Outstanding Player award, as he did in March 2023 after Marquette men's basketball clinched the Big East Championship title. View this...

Tyler Kolek and New York Knicks headed to NBA Finals after historic run

The Golden Eagles will host the Bulldogs this coming season before heading to Starkville the following season.

Marquette Schedules A Home & Home Series With Mississippi State

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Inside look at Marquette's transfer portal strategy

As Marquette leaned into the transfer portal era, we spoke to Devin Mulry and Tyler McDevitt about what that process was like behind the scenes.

Our penultimate entry in our series discusses how awesome MU's freshman point guard was this past season.

2025-26 Marquette Men's Basketball Player Review: #0 Nigel James

The sophomore overcame a rough start coming off the bench and turned into a valuable starter as the season went on.

2025-26 Marquette Men's Basketball Player Review: #13 Royce Parham

I would qualify myself as a Ben Gold Enjoyer, but there wasn't a lot to enjoy this season from the Kiwi.

2025-26 Marquette Men's Basketball Player Review: #12 Ben Gold

This season was clearly good for the freshman, but let's break down exactly when it got good for him.

2025-26 Marquette Men's Basketball Player Review: #10 Adrien Stevens

Former Marquette guard Tyler Kolek and the Knicks are back in the NBA semifinals for the second straight season.

Marquette In The 2026 NBA Playoffs: Eastern Conference Finals Edition

The late addition of the Canadian point guard leaves the Golden Eagles with 1 open scholarship for 2026-27.

Colton Crowdis Commits To Marquette Men's Basketball

Potential Steals in NBA Draft 🔥

These mid-to-late lotto picks can REALLY help a team next season...

There's been a lot of notable second season shot blockers in the history of the Golden Eagles' program.

The Marquette Men's Basketball Sophomore Year Blocks Chart

Nigel James reset the leaderboard in 2025-26.

The Marquette Men's Basketball Freshman Year Free Throws Made Chart

Head coach Shaka Smart rounds out his coaching staff after more than a month's worth of searching.

Marquette Men's Basketball Hires Rodney Crawford As Assistant Coach

FINALLY the Golden Eagles get the call to play Feast Week games in a hotel ballroom.

REPORT: Marquette Men's Basketball To Play In 2026 Battle 4 Atlantis

NBA Draft: Stay or Go Back to College? 🤔

Making decisions for biggest names ahead of deadline 🎥

I'm left with a positive impression, but it wasn't a front-to-back great season for the sophomore.

2025-26 Marquette Men's Basketball Player Review: #9 Damarius Owens

Believe it or not, there are nice things to say about the guy that Shaka Smart benched mid-season.

2025-26 Marquette Men's Basketball Player Reviews: #18 Caedin Hamilton

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7 Biggest Questions About the NCAA Tournament Expansion 🤔

Considering what the ramifications are for 76 teams entering the Big Dance ➡️

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NCAA Expansion Official

76-team tournaments for men's and women's college basketball will start next year. New bracket format here 📲

Is it a disappointing junior season if you didn't expect anything notable to happen in the first place?

2025-26 Marquette Men's Basketball Player Review: #5 Tre Norman

We're keeping an eye on Tyler Kolek and the New York Knicks, so here's the schedule and the start times for their series against the Philadelphia 76ers!

Marquette In The 2026 NBA Playoffs: Second Round Edition

Ranking Top-5 CBB Teams 👀

Big moves in the transfer portal so far... 📈

Get Ready for March Madness 🧠

Everything you need to know about this college hoops season

I was left with positive vibes from the freshman forward, but I'm not sure his stats justify that?

2025-26 Marquette Men's Basketball Player Review: #35 Michael Phillips II

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Quick thoughts on Sheek shocking Shaka

Trying to make sense of Sheek Pearson’s entry into the transfer portal.

With just hours to go before the portal entry period closes, Marquette suddenly doesn’t have their redshirt freshman big.

Sheek Pearson Is In The Transfer Portal

The Golden Eagles and the Tigers will meet for the first time since the 2009 NCAA tournament.

REPORT: Marquette & Missouri Are Playing In Chicago

Sheek Pearson is portaling before playing. With mere hours to spare before the transfer portal closed, the 6-foot-11 big man threw his name into the ring after one redshirt season...

Marquette big man Sheek Pearson enters transfer portal after one redshirt year

Providence Lands G-Town Star

Joe Tipton

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@JoeTipton

NEWS: Georgetown transfer guard Malik Mack has committed to Providence, a source told @On3. The 6-2 junior averaged 13.6 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game this season. https://t.co/P2CLLLO2iq

Much like fellow transfer Sananda Fru, the Wisconsinite fits the bill on exactly what the Golden Eagles need.

Nolan Minessale Commits To Marquette

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How does transfer Nolan Minessale fit into Marquette?

Marquette needed a ball handler that could create and defend. Boy did they get that and more.

Nolan Minessale is coming back to Marquette — only this time, in college. After spending two seasons at St. Thomas, the former Marquette University High School guard is becoming a...

Elite shooting guard Nolan Minessale transfers from St. Thomas to Marquette

Big East Commish Retires

USA TODAY Sports

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@usatodaysports

Big East revival architect Val Ackerman to retire after 13 monumental years as commissioner 🔗: https://t.co/O8xKoHdzOY 📷: Sam Greene/The Enquirer/USA TODAY NETWORK

Three former Marquette players are in the 16 team bracket for the NBA Championship, with the first round starting on Saturday.

Marquette In the 2026 NBA Playoffs: First Round Edition

Re-commits? Commits for a second time? The Megan Duffy signee is transferring from Virginia Tech.

Virginia Tech Transfer Kayl Petersen Commits To Marquette

Early Transfer Portal Winners 🏆

These programs are dominating the offseason so far

I think it is very good to add a large man who dunks and rebounds a lot.

Sananda Fru Commits To Marquette Men’s Basketball

For the first time since 2022, Marquette men’s basketball has an incoming transfer — and he fills the team’s biggest need. Former Louisville big man Sananda Fru has reportedly committed...

Marquette signs Louisville center Sananda Fru, team’s first portal addition in four years

It wasn’t good, that’s for certain, and the pair of injuries definitely didn’t help.

2025-26 Marquette Men’s Basketball Player Review: #22 Sean Jones

Here's your schedule for all three teams with a former Golden Eagle as they try to get into the 16 team field for the NBA Playoffs

Marquette In The 2026 NBA Playoffs: Play-In Edition

It's been a minute since we were hunting around for possible recruiting targets for the Golden Eagles, that's for sure.

Marquette Men's Basketball Shows Interest In Some Transfer Prospects

If we take Marquette at their word, why is he saying goodbye in early April?

Hey, When Exactly Did DeAndre Haynes Leave Marquette Men's Basketball?

The Golden Eagles announced a coach hiring, and then got cute in announcing the departure of DeAndre Haynes, which we didn't already know about

Marquette Men's Basketball Tried To Sneak Assistant Coach News Past Us

Relationships are the name of the game for Shaka Smart, and his newest men's basketball assistant coach acutely reflects that. Smart reunited with one of his former assistants, Jeremy Ballard,...

Shaka Smart reunites with former assistant Jeremy Ballard to fill coaching vacancy

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Final Men's AP Poll

Last Top 25 of the season after Michigan's title victory

In recent years, opening day of the NCAA transfer portal meant little to Marquette men's basketball. While other programs scrambled to pluck each other's stars, the Golden Eagles sat back...

The transfer portal is now open. Where does Marquette men's basketball stand?

A familiar face was back at Fiserv Forum Sunday afternoon. But instead of leading a havoc-style press for Shaka Smart or receiving alley-oop passes from Tyler Kolek, Olivier-Maxence Prosper was...

After being waived in August, Olivier-Maxence Prosper has found a new home in Memphis

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Marquette Areas For Growth: Pick and Roll Ball Handlers

When the transfer portal opens, Marquette should be in the market for a veteran ball handler comfortable in pick and roll.

The freshman from North Carolina showed potential as an 18 year old in Division 1 competition.

Michael Phillips Indicates That He'll Return To Marquette

Smith moved from Texas to Marquette with Shaka Smart back in 2021 and has been on staff since.

Marquette Assistant Nevada Smith Named New Siena Head Coach

He's been the architect of Marquette men's basketball's picturesque offense. The deadly pick-and-rolls. The dynamic cuts and slashes to increase spacing on the floor. The deletion of the mid-range shot...

Men's basketball offensive guru Nevada Smith leaves Marquette to become Siena head coach

And just like that, the Golden Eagles will not have any returning seniors on the roster in 2026-27.

Sean Jones & Tre Norman Enter The Transfer Portal

Hours after one Marquette men's basketball guard made clear their intentions to transfer, another followed suit. Junior Sean Jones entered the portal in search of a fresh start after four...

After injury-riddled four years, Sean Jones becomes second Golden Eagle to enter portal

The NCAA men's basketball transfer portal doesn't officially open until April 7, but Marquette got an early roster update Tuesday. Junior guard Tre Norman announced plans to enter the portal...

Men's basketball junior guard Tre Norman plans to enter the transfer portal

The Golden Eagles trailed by four at two different spots in the second half, but closed hard and won it in overtime.

Marquette Steals A Game From Providence

Butler to Hire Alum as HC

Matt Norlander

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@MattNorlander

Breaking news: Butler has hired Ronald Nored as its MBB coach, sources told @CBSSports. The BU alum/Atlanta Hawks assistant agreed to a deal late Tuesday. Nored is best known as the starting PG for Butler's two teams that made the NCAA title game. Story: https://t.co/A3DC3o8Vuw

Already most-watched March Madness EVER with 10.1M viewers through 2nd round

NCAA Tourney Breaks TV Records 🔥

B/R assembles an all-time list of absurdly talented squads 📲

Ranking Most Stacked Teams Ever 🤯

Damarius Owens Indicates He'll Return To Marquette Men's Basketball

Creighton MCBB head coach will pass job to coach-in-waiting Alan Huss (ESPN)

Greg McDermott Retiring

No matter how you slice it, the Marquette men's basketball coach did an amazing job picking up the pieces of the season.

Unpopular Opinion: Shaka Smart Did A Heck of A Job Coaching Marquette In 2026

How the madness can realistically hits its peak in every region 📲

Potential Men's Chaos Bracket 😳

Storylines in Men's March Madness 📚

Notable snubs and all-time great coaches are the talk of this year's bracket

The best time of year for college basketball fans has arrived 📲

Printable NCAA Tournament Bracket 🗒️

4 helpful reminders to consider before games start 📲

Tips For Filling Out March Madness Bracket ‼️

How the opening rounds could shake out 📲

NCAA Men's Sweet 16 Predictions

Familiar names round out the contenders list. Tap for Cinderella squads 📲

March Madness Title Favorites 🏆

Nigel James made his decision clear, and Adrien Stevens seems to have provided the update on himself and Royce Parham.

It Would Seem That Marquette's Core Is Set To Return

NEW YORK - In a somber locker room after Marquette men's basketball's second 20-loss season in program history came to a close Wednesday night, emotions ranged from frustration to reflection...

Young trio of Golden Eagles ready to lead men's basketball program's next chapter

NEW YORK - Marquette men's basketball's season ended Wednesday evening inside Madison Square Garden with an 89-87 loss to Xavier, and the way it transpired felt like a perfect snapshot...

Shaka Smart enters crucial offseason in hopes of avoiding another despondent season

The Marquette head coach isn't a traditional candidate, but next year should be a "win or else" season for Smart.

You Won't See Shaka Smart's Name On Next Year's Hot Seat Lists...... But You Should

Down 10, up a little, down 10, tied, lost, and that's it for the Golden Eagles this year.

Exit, Stage Right: Xavier 89, Marquette 87

How do opponents prepare for the blur in the No. 0 Marquette men's basketball jersey? The point guard with the ability to blow past opponents who defend tight and send...

Blink and he's gone: What makes first-year phenom Nigel James Jr. so difficult to stop

As his decision shows, Nigel James is one of the most extraordinary players we've seen, on and off the court.

Greska: What returning says about Nigel James, Shaka Smart and the Marquette program

Skip to Content Jack Albright is a senior from Charlton, Massachusetts studying journalism. He is the executive sports editor for the 2025-26 school year. He is excited to write fun stories about all things Marquette athletics and oversee new types of digital content.

MUBB-Xavier live updates: Golden Eagles face Musketeers in battle for season series

He is the third Golden Eagle to earn this award from the league.

Nigel James Named Big East Freshman of the Year!

NEW YORK - A word of wise to other college basketball teams and their fans: Nigel James Jr. will not be leaving. Having seen social media warriors clamoring about his...

Big East freshman of the year Nigel James Jr. wants 'to finish my career at Marquette'

Marquette Keeping Star 🔒

B/R Hoops

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BIG EAST Freshman of the Year Nigel James is returning to Marquette, he told @BenSteeleMJS "I never thought of going anywhere else. I wanted to finish my career at Marquette."

NEW YORK - Add another all-conference award to Nigel James Jr.'s resume. The Marquette men's basketball first-year point guard was named the 2025-26 Big East freshman of the year, the...

BREAKING: Nigel James Jr. becomes third Golden Eagle ever to win Big East freshman of the year

Join the Marquette vs Xavier men's basketball game day discussion! PLUS: time, television, streaming, lineups, odds, and more!

BIG EAST TOURNAMENT GAME THREAD: #7 Marquette vs #10 Xavier

NEW YORK - Marquette men's basketball (12-19, 7-13 Big East) is in the Big Apple in need of something miraculous. To qualify for the NCAA tournament for the fifth time...

Marquette's red-hot defense faces Xavier's red-hot offense in Big East tournament

The Golden Eagles square off against the Musketeers with a spot in the conference tournament quarterfinals on the line.

2026 Big East Men's Basketball Tournament First Round Preview: #7 Marquette vs #10 Xavier

And now we know one non-conference game for next season.

Marquette Agrees To Home-And-Home Series With Michigan

We got the Golden Eagles team that seemed possible before the season started, just too late for it to matter.

Beating #4 UConn Makes This Marquette Season Even More Frustrating

Adrien Stevens was fabulous for Marquette this year, but his All Big East snub makes a bit more senses when you look at just how impressive the Freshman team was.

Was this the best freshman class in recent Big East history?

Marquette men's basketball (12-19, 7-13 Big East) picked a suitable time to have its best week of the season. First-year guards Nigel James Jr. and Adrien Stevens got the party started Wednesday...

Baltz's Book: Defensive improvements make Marquette a team to keep an eye on

Imagine These NBA Stars in March Madness 🤯

Who would've been the best college player?

Can we put a number on the vibes? Challenge accepted.

Weekly Marquette Vibe Check: 3/9/26

🚨 New MCBB AP Poll

🆙 Houston enters top 5 📉 UConn, UNC drop 📳 Full top 25 live in app

Re-live some of the lasting moments from Marquette's upset victory over UConn

Photo Gallery: Marquette vs UConn

We select the teams that will come out on top in championship week 🏆

Conference Tournament Final Predictions 🔮

Projecting the field of 68 as championship week plays out 📲

Final MCBB Bracket Predictions 🔮

ALSO: Chase Ross was named to the All-Defensive Team!

Nigel James Earns All-Big East Third Team & All-Freshman Team Honors!

This year was not the swan song Chase Ross and Ben Gold envisioned. Used to fighting for - and winning - Big East titles and battling for Big Dance seeding,...

Amid a disappointing season, seniors Chase Ross and Ben Gold get their spotlight moment

Conference Tournament Predictions 🔮

Who will win every Power 5 title?

yo I heard you like lacrosse goals so the Golden Eagles scored a lot of them

GOALS! Marquette 21, Mercer 12

The Golden Eagles got shut down by the Bluejays for the middle 14 minutes of this game, and so their Big East tournament run is over.

That's Bad: #5 Creighton 57, #4 Marquette 44

The Golden Eagles used defense to hang around, and then build a lead, and then used a gift to nail down a top five win!

Well, Would You Look At That: Marquette 68, #4 UConn 62

UConn HC doesn't think he 'bumped' the referee during loss vs. Marquette

Dan Hurley Talks Ejection 🤨

Hurley Pissed After Call 😠

FOX College Hoops

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Dan Hurley was not happy after this call and he let the ref know it 👀

MUBB-UConn live updates: Golden Eagles end regular season against No. 4 Huskies

The Golden Eagles wrap up this very horrible regular season by hosting the top five ranked Huskies.

Marquette Men's Basketball Big East Preview Primer: vs #4 Connecticut

Re-live some of the lasting moments from Marquette's loss against DePaul

Photo Gallery: Marquette vs DePaul

Favorites to cut down the nets in March Madness

Men's NCAA Tournament Title Odds

Expected bracket and schedule after most recent games

Latest March Madness Predictions 🔮

We choose the biggest standouts across the country ➡️

Picking POY in Every MCBB Conference 🏅

The Golden Eagles got off to a strong start and never had to worry about the Friars all that much the rest of the way!

Night-Night: Marquette 78, Providence 56