Big East 2024 -25 Results

[Herman Cain]

Excellent Preview of Pirates Prospects for the coming season

https://www.anonymouseagle.com/2024/9/11/24184001/big-east-mens-basketball-team-preview-seton-hall-pirates-holloway-addae-wusu-coleman-harmon-jenkins

[Billy Hoyle]

In other Big East news, Creighton got a commitment from their highest ranked recruit in the modern area of rankings (27th by ESPN), choosing them over Alabama and Kansas:  https://hurrdatsports.com/creighton-mens-basketball/creighton-lands-2025-four-star-commit-hudson-greer/#:~:text=by%20Jacob%20PadillaSep%2013,other%20finalists%20Kansas%20and%20Alabama.

And St. John's hiring Ed Kull is a huge deal for them. I know he was someone on MU's short list.
https://www.rumbleinthegarden.com/2024/9/17/24247516/ed-kull-formally-introduced-as-st-johns-athletic-director-in-a-homecoming-for-queens-native

Intersting addition for DePaul. I would not be surprised if he redshirted since he didn't have the summer to practice with the team. https://depaulbluedemons.com/news/2024/9/16/mens-basketball-depaul-adds-pierre-justin-to-2024-25-roster

[Herman Cain]

In other Big East news, Creighton got a commitment from their highest ranked recruit in the modern area of rankings (27th by ESPN), choosing them over Alabama and Kansas:  https://hurrdatsports.com/creighton-mens-basketball/creighton-lands-2025-four-star-commit-hudson-greer/#:~:text=by%20Jacob%20PadillaSep%2013,other%20finalists%20Kansas%20and%20Alabama.

And St. John's hiring Ed Kull is a huge deal for them. I know he was someone on MU's short list.
https://www.rumbleinthegarden.com/2024/9/17/24247516/ed-kull-formally-introduced-as-st-johns-athletic-director-in-a-homecoming-for-queens-native

Intersting addition for DePaul. I would not be surprised if he redshirted since he didn't have the summer to practice with the team. https://depaulbluedemons.com/news/2024/9/16/mens-basketball-depaul-adds-pierre-justin-to-2024-25-roster

In reading the DePaul story, I did not realize that Chris Holtmann hired Lavall Jordan as an Assistant Coach/General Manager . That is an interesting development for The Blue Demons . Gives them someone who can help with Player Development

[Billy Hoyle]

In reading the DePaul story, I did not realize that Chris Holtmann hired Lavall Jordan as an Assistant Coach/General Manager . That is an interesting development for The Blue Demons . Gives them someone who can help with Player Development

Holtmann does seem to be putting together a good staff. DePaul's AD has opened up the checkbook because he knows this hire makes or breaks him. That said, it's still DePaul.

[Uncle Rico]

In reading the DePaul story, I did not realize that Chris Holtmann hired Lavall Jordan as an Assistant Coach/General Manager . That is an interesting development for The Blue Demons . Gives them someone who can help with Player Development

He did a bang up job developing Butler's talent

[Billy Hoyle]

He did a bang up job developing Butler's talent

He's best suited as an assistant coach and was successful in that role at Michigan. He was over his head at Butler and would have never been considered if they weren't wedded to "The Butler Way."

"In six seasons as an assistant coach under Michigan head coach John Beilein, Michigan advanced to the NCAA tournament each year except 2015, won Big Ten Conference regular season championships in 2012 and 2014 and appeared in the Elite 8 in 2014 and the National Championship in 2013."

"Jordan is often given credit in greatly aiding in the development of Michigan's guards, especially point guards. During the time he spent there, Trey Burke, Tim Hardaway Jr. and Darius Morris all played under Jordan."

[Billy Hoyle]

and speaking of Butler, another nice pick-up for them. The conference keeps getting stronger!

https://www.zagsblog.com/2024/09/22/butler-adds-four-star-wing-jackson-keith-giving-bulldogs-no-2-ranked-class/

[TallTitan34]

RIP to former DePaul guard Joe Tulley.  Played from 1999-2003 and later served as their DBO.

Went to my high-school.  Still holds the conference record for points in a game.

[Herman Cain]

24/7 Big East Conference Preview. MU Starts at 18:07. They have MU 5th behind U- Conn, Creighton, Johnnies and X. Safely in  NCAA Tournament. Bullish on Kam. One of commentators has questions on MU's D and lack of rim protection and is why they have the squad rated where they are at. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRNIQZezFJ8

[Jay Bee]

One of commentators has questions on MU's D and lack of rim protection and why they have the squad rated where they are at. 

Good news is both our 2fg% defense and efg% def overall has been weak the past two years. The comp's aren't scary tbh

[We R Final Four]

JB....you posted where you think this team will be this season about a month ago or so. I cant find it. Can you post that again or point me in the right direction? Thanks

[MUbiz]

Good news is both our 2fg% defense and efg% def overall has been weak the past two years. The comp's aren't scary tbh

Yup - that again is my biggest question for the year - our rim protection and interior defense. We were not very good with BG as the primary big on the court last year.

[Scoop Snoop]

24/7 Big East Conference Preview. MU Starts at 18:07. They have MU 5th behind U- Conn, Creighton, Johnnies and X. Safely in  NCAA Tournament. Bullish on Kam. One of commentators has questions on MU's D and lack of rim protection and why they have the squad rated where they are at. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRNIQZezFJ8

Kolek 'em!

[Uncle Rico]

I'll say it now and go on the record.  This team will only finish ahead of DePaul and Georgetown.  #longyear

[Jay Bee]

JB....you posted where you think this team will be this season about a month ago or so. I cant find it. Can you post that again or point me in the right direction? Thanks

Two months ago already! I only covered the offense, but here's what I think you're referring to:

https://www.muscoop.com/index.php?topic=66301.0

[We R Final Four]

That is it. Thanks again.

[DFW HOYA]

I'll say it now and go on the record.  This team will only finish ahead of DePaul and Georgetown.  #longyear

If Georgetown finishes last, there will be problems.

[Uncle Rico]

If Georgetown finishes last, there will be problems.

Wouldn't surprise me if they finish ahead of Marquette.  We don't have any jump shooters or aircraft carriers.  There's little evidence players develop or get better under Shaka Smart as well.  #longyear

[Shooter McGavin]

Wouldn't surprise me if they finish ahead of Marquette.  We don't have any jump shooters or aircraft carriers.  There's little evidence players develop or get better under Shaka Smart as well.  #longyear

No doubt.  Player development is not a thing.  Looking forward to 2025-26 after we hit the portal. 

[Herman Cain]

Excellent Preview of Georgetown prospects for the coming season. Mr. Cooley has a number of promising recruits and transfers to work with.

https://www.anonymouseagle.com/2024/10/8/24183997/big-east-mens-basketball-team-preview-georgetown-hoyas-cooley-epps-fielder-sorber-mack-mulready

[GoldenEagles03]

Tough blow for Xavier...per Sean Miller's Twitter

"Last Wednesday, Lassina Traore suffered a season ending knee injury in our practice.

Lassina was a starter on this year's team. He had a great summer and preseason, where he improved his game as much as any player in our program. He emerged to be our team's best rebounder, low post defender and shot blocker. He was in superior condition and became a tone setter for everything that impacts winning.

There is no silver lining here for us.

It now becomes our players and coaching staff's collective responsibility to rebuild our team. We look forward to embracing the many challenges that lie ahead. However, make no mistake about this - we will miss Lassina's ability and presence. No one player can replace him.  All of us will have to do more, be better and step up in our respective roles.

We look forward to supporting Lassina through his surgery later this month and the rehabilitation that will follow. And, we will eagerly await his return to the basketball court in our 25-26 Season."

[GoldenEagles03]

Eric Dixon suspensed 1 game for participating in the Portsmouth Invitational.

[Nukem2]

Eric Dixon suspensed 1 game for participating in the Portsmouth Invitational.

He will have to miss that huge grudge game against Layayette!

[Jay Bee]

Eric Dixon suspensed 1 game for participating in the Portsmouth Invitational.

Better than nothin'!!

— Signed, Mr. Principles

[Herman Cain]

Excellent Preview of X Prospects This season. Written before loss of Lassina Traore

https://www.anonymouseagle.com/2024/9/24/24184002/big-east-mens-basketball-team-preview-xavier-musketeers-miller-mcknight-freemantle-hunter