Marquette Scouting Report

[Billy Jack]

Marquette is a very efficient/smart team that is well-coached and I expect them to make the Tournament. I don't think it will be a cakewalk in Milwaukee. I do not think they have better athletes than us. Expect another strong game from AS/DC.. If we control James/Kolek.. I like our chances esp. if we dictate pace and get some of their starters in early foul trouble. Our bench will be the X factor

Yes, but they have home court, which will make this a close game that could go either way. I expect our team to prevail but not by 10.

Without better athletes, they blew out #19 Baylor by 26, played #1 Purdue to a 5-point game on the road, and are off to a 5-1 start in their Big East schedule with their only loss being a 5-point double OT loss to Providence at the Dunk.

 

[Billy Jack]

We beat almost this exact team last year, twice - both squads are better this year, but they have more continuity on their roster.

FWIW we are 4-0 against them since re-joining the BE, sort of how we wanted to finally beat Creighton you can imagine that’s how they are feeling.

Having the exact team back intact is a huge advantage - especially when 4 of their top 7 players last year were freshmen and 3 of the started. And they improved their depth over last year.

 

[HooperScooper]

Anyone get an idea of TV coverage? ESPN doesn’t have a channel listed as of now.

TV coverage for every game is on the schedule.

2023-24 Men's Basketball Schedule - University of Connecticut Athletics

The official 2023-24 Men's Basketball schedule for the University of Connecticut Huskies

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[SwingDog]

In this video, Hopkins (who was guarded primarily by Karaban) says FOUR TIMES he took advantage of a mismatch. That needs to be rectified and necessary in-games adjustments need to be made going forward.

 

[Doctor Hoop]

They'll be very tough, particularly in Milwaukee. Kind of like PC was in Providence. There are no BE road games that you can coast through. We should have a huge advantage inside, and we need to get them into half-court D on their end. Some of their bigs in foul trouble would help.

Looking at their guard sizes, kinda makes me wish Jackson/Newton/Hawkins could force a switch to get the right matchup and then post up, particularly with Clingan in the game. If the big comes to help, alley-oop!

 

[auror]

They'll be very tough, particularly in Milwaukee. Kind of like PC was in Providence. There are no BE road games that you can coast through.

Well maybe 1.

 

[UConnSwag11]

Freemantle, Hopkins, Kalum, and now Prosper. Thar’s just not fair to Alex

Give Springs some run

 

[MyDorona]

Unless someone else sneaks in, yes

This might be a bit of a hot take, but I think Nova will be top-two by the time March rolls around

 

[Billy Jack]

In this video, Hopkins (who was guarded primarily by Karaban) says FOUR TIMES he took advantage of a mismatch. That needs to be rectified and necessary in-games adjustments need to be made going forward.

What he said was: “when there was a mismatch between me and Devin (Carter).” He apparently was not talking about 1:1 match ups with the guy who was his primary defender. If I had to guess, I think he was talking about situations when PC got out on the break and had favorable opportunities with whoever was guarding them after getting back on the break - probably our guards.

 

[gsmooth]

This. He's a elite level distributor.

Also it very surprising that Oso Ighodaro is averaging 3.3 assists a game from the 5 spot, he never even averaged 1. Shaka running some nice stuff this year offensively.

Ighodaro is a very good passer and help defender. I suspect Marquette will double and feint doubling when Sanogo gets the ball in the post. It will be imperative for the players on the perimeter to move well to create a passing lane for Sanogo-Marquette overplays passing lanes and creating deflections and it becomes that much easier for them if players are standing around.

 

[MuchoDogYears]

We need this W. Have to prove we can beat an upper echelon team on their home court. If we can’t do that, and we’re 0-2, we aren’t going deep in the NCAAs.

 

[Old blue]

This might be a bit of a hot take, but I think Nova will be top-two by the time March rolls around

Nope.

 

[mauconnfan]

This might be a bit of a hot take, but I think Nova will be top-two by the time March rolls around

Will DePaul be #1?

 

[willie99]

Not as worried about Marquette as I was last two away games.. We have better athletes and stronger D.. Marquette should make the Tourney.. UConn by 10

I disagree about the 10, but I still like your optimism

 

[willie99]

Will DePaul be #1?

Ouch

 

[Umami Zen]

I disagree about the 10, but I still like your optimism

Have beaten them by 8 last two games with last year's team.. Figured DC/AK and portals good for 2+ pts on top of Big Three.. Saw the game vs Georgetown.. Nice game for them but wasn't blown away by their athleticism.

Still stand by 3-2 through our 5 game stretch.. A little surprised by lack of optimism .. I understand respecting the opponent but we've got to start a new streak.. #2 tonite

 

[storrsroars]

I can't post this in the haiku thread for reasons that will be come apparent, so am posting it here.

I'm struggling with the question of how does one do a control group when determining mojo? Last game I did not post in either the haiku or limerick threads (unintentional oversight) and poured myself a terrific local beer (General Braddock's) just prior to tip off. I will do both again for tonight's game. However, not posting in haiku/limerick threads comes at personal expense since I get a buttload of likes from those and I enjoy doing it. I guess I have to wait for a loss. I also guess this line of thinking could be taken too far as IIRC, I did not take a dump that day.

 

[Get a Job]

I can't post this in the haiku thread for reasons that will be come apparent, so am posting it here.

I'm struggling with the question of how does one do a control group when determining mojo? Last game I did not post in either the haiku or limerick threads (unintentional oversight) and poured myself a terrific local beer (General Braddock's) just prior to tip off. I will do both again for tonight's game. However, not posting in haiku/limerick threads comes at personal expense since I get a buttload of likes from those and I enjoy doing it. I guess I have to wait for a loss. I also guess this line of thinking could be taken too far as IIRC, I did not take a dump that day.

You're right. That would have been a bear to formulate in a series of 5-7-5s.

 

[imno1]

I can't post this in the haiku thread for reasons that will be come apparent, so am posting it here.

I'm struggling with the question of how does one do a control group when determining mojo? Last game I did not post in either the haiku or limerick threads (unintentional oversight) and poured myself a terrific local beer (General Braddock's) just prior to tip off. I will do both again for tonight's game. However, not posting in haiku/limerick threads comes at personal expense since I get a buttload of likes from those and I enjoy doing it. I guess I have to wait for a loss. I also guess this line of thinking could be taken too far as IIRC, I did not take a dump that day.

I gave you a like here so you don’t have to post in the haiku thread. I hope others do the same.

 

[storrsroars]

You're right. That would have been a bear to formulate in a series of 5-7-5s.

True, but point is I'd be posting in the haiku thread, thus defeating the purpose.

 

[jibsey]

We’re good tonight. Due for better shooting.

 

[elmcityboy]

I can't post this in the haiku thread for reasons that will be come apparent, so am posting it here.

I'm struggling with the question of how does one do a control group when determining mojo? Last game I did not post in either the haiku or limerick threads (unintentional oversight) and poured myself a terrific local beer (General Braddock's) just prior to tip off. I will do both again for tonight's game. However, not posting in haiku/limerick threads comes at personal expense since I get a buttload of likes from those and I enjoy doing it. I guess I have to wait for a loss. I also guess this line of thinking could be taken too far as IIRC, I did not take a dump that day.

going through something similar. last game was the first time i have missed a haiku thread in years -- think it's for the best that we sit it out until the next lost.

 

[husky429]

I like Karaban getting all these minutes. Next year he's a beast.

It's all an investment. He's developing BBIQ on the defensive end now, and with a strong off-season in the weight room, he's going to be a beast.

I still don't love us leaving him on an island in games we're losing...but it's good experience for him individually regardless.

 

[Umami Zen]

It's all an investment. He's developing BBIQ on the defensive end now, and with a strong off-season in the weight room, he's going to be a beast.

I still don't love us leaving him on an island in games we're losing...but it's good experience for him individually regardless.

Agree with you re: SnC off-season.. The experience he's getting this year as a freshman is priceless and I'm sure humbling.. Coach and film can educate you on a lot of stuff.. Living through it and experiencing it on a first hand basis is frequently a more effective vehicle for growth..

He's a smart guy.. He gets it and will be better for it.. Will be one of our positional strengths next year.

 

[Tyler2Rings]

I can't post this in the haiku thread for reasons that will be come apparent, so am posting it here.

I'm struggling with the question of how does one do a control group when determining mojo? Last game I did not post in either the haiku or limerick threads (unintentional oversight) and poured myself a terrific local beer (General Braddock's) just prior to tip off. I will do both again for tonight's game. However, not posting in haiku/limerick threads comes at personal expense since I get a buttload of likes from those and I enjoy doing it. I guess I have to wait for a loss. I also guess this line of thinking could be taken too far as IIRC, I did not take a dump that day.

Mojo does interesting things for Saturday noon tips. Less haiku activity but the Creighton monkey was still thrown off our backs. I think the mojo is what you make of it. I'd stick with Braddock's while it works. Personally I'm undefeated with gennie cream this year