National Title Contenders

[K1 Lover]

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[1SE]

Also nice to see Lunardi give us a title-contender shout out - maybe change this title thread to "Title contender chatter"?

Which national championship contender are you now all-in on?

Lunardi: Is it time yet to talk about Marquette? The Golden Eagles were thought to need a little time after losing Big East Player of the Year Tyler Kolek but have instead solidified behind national POTY candidate Kam Jones. Marquette has lost just once, at Iowa State, and boasts what is approaching a No. 1 seed-type résumé.

[MU82]

Nice to know that it's 100% impossible for UConn to threepeat.

[Galway Eagle]

Also nice to see Lunardi give us a title-contender shout out - maybe change this title thread to "Title contender chatter"?

Which national championship contender are you now all-in on?

Lunardi: Is it time yet to talk about Marquette? The Golden Eagles were thought to need a little time after losing Big East Player of the Year Tyler Kolek but have instead solidified behind national POTY candidate Kam Jones. Marquette has lost just once, at Iowa State, and boasts what is approaching a No. 1 seed-type résumé.

Jokes on him we didn't lose Big East POY Tyler Kolek! Him not getting it twice was part of the continuation plan.

[Verypolitical Warrior]

Jokes on him we didn't lose Big East POY Tyler Kolek! Him not getting it twice was part of the continuation plan.

Cheap opportunity say fck Devin Carter

[Jockey]

Much as I hate Duke and think we should be ahead of them in the rankings, I fear they will be our biggest obstacle come Tourney Time.

[tower912]

Duke is long.  I really hope that MU is healthy and that Owens and Parham are playing defense to Shaka's standard.  Going to need capable bodies to throw at them.

[Juan Anderson's Mixtape]

Much as I hate Duke and think we should be ahead of them in the rankings, I fear they will be our biggest obstacle come Tourney Time.

Why? They have one good win and it was at home, and a bench player made 6 threes in the game.

[Jockey]

Why? They have one good win and it was at home, and a bench player made 6 threes in the game.

They have at least 3 guys who will be lottery picks

[CountryRoads]

Cheap opportunity say fck Devin Carter

Ending his career was a very underrated moment last year.

[PGsHeroes32]

Why? They have one good win and it was at home, and a bench player made 6 threes in the game.

Their two losses were in the final minute to two very good teams with their freshman making november mistakes. They play elite D. Have shooters

And elite talent.

Will be one of the 3 most dangerous teams in March.

[Juan Anderson's Mixtape]

I'm not saying Duke is bad. But they aren't some unbeatable juggernaut.

For a #1 option, Flagg has pretty mediocre efficiency. They also have the least experienced team and coach among the contenders.

I think Auburn and Iowa State are both better. Tennessee might be better too but they haven't played any truly elite teams, so they're still wait see.

[K1 Lover]

Also nice to see Lunardi give us a title-contender shout out - maybe change this title thread to "Title contender chatter"?

Which national championship contender are you now all-in on?

Lunardi: Is it time yet to talk about Marquette? The Golden Eagles were thought to need a little time after losing Big East Player of the Year Tyler Kolek but have instead solidified behind national POTY candidate Kam Jones. Marquette has lost just once, at Iowa State, and boasts what is approaching a No. 1 seed-type résumé.

Great idea. Just edited it.

[Tyler COLEk]

There's been an inordinate amount of pants-pissing about Duke on the Scoop recently. I welcome any and all Duke matchups in the tourney.

[tower912]

There's been an inordinate amount of pants-pissing about Duke on the Scoop recently. I welcome any and all Duke matchups in the tourney.

If MU is healthy and hits 3s at a decent rate, MU doesn't need to be afraid of anybody.   However, I do not believe it is heresy or COLE to acknowledge other teams are good, too.   As it pertains to Duke, when I watch them I try to figure out the match ups.  Who guards Flagg?  Who guards Kon?  Because they are long, mobile, and can shoot from anywhere, they present issues.
I think MU can beat them on a neutral floor.

[WarriorFan]

I'm ok with Duke as the 3 seed in the bracket where MU is the 1...

We can start the build up now with Cooper Flag / Henry Ellinson comps.

[Uncle Rico]

I'm ok with Duke as the 3 seed in the bracket where MU is the 1...

We can start the build up now with Cooper Flag / Henry Ellinson comps.

Flagg is so much better than Ellenson and not comparable at all

[Juan Anderson's Mixtape]

If MU is healthy and hits 3s at a decent rate, MU doesn't need to be afraid of anybody.   However, I do not believe it is heresy or COLE to acknowledge other teams are good, too.   As it pertains to Duke, when I watch them I try to figure out the match ups.  Who guards Flagg?  Who guards Kon?  Because they are long, mobile, and can shoot from anywhere, they present issues.
I think MU can beat them on a neutral floor.

I'd match up like this:

Stevie on Proctor
Kam on Foster
Chase on Flagg
Jop on Kon
Ben on Maluch

Marquette's X-Factor in the tournament will be Jop and Ben shooting threes. If they're hot, Marquette can beat anyone.

[tower912]

Yup.  Getting back to health, give me a healthy Chase, a healthy Zaide, and a neutral floor, and I am not afraid of Iowa State.   Really good team, nothing but respect for them.   Not afraid.

[muwarrior69]

I'd match up like this:

Stevie on Proctor
Kam on Foster
Chase on Flagg
Jop on Kon
Ben on Maluch

Marquette's X-Factor in the tournament will be Jop and Ben shooting threes. If they're hot, Marquette can beat anyone.

Actually, the X-Factor will be our bench. Especially if Owens and Parham can contribute like the Iowa State game, albeit a loss, will be in good shape. Shaka is giving all of them plenty of minutes.

[Elonsmusk]

Just looked at MU's Natty odds on Sportsbook.ag - the site I use for online wagers.  They still have MU at 50 to 1 for the Natty.  Great value.  Some teams with better odds:  UCLA, Arizona, Florida, St. Johns all at 30 to 1.  UCONN still 12 to 1 on their site..

[MU82]

Time to cash in the 401k and go all-in on Marquette!

[Verypolitical Warrior]

Nancy Pelosi bet all her bitcoin holdings to Marquette #donedeal

[Shaka Shart]

Nancy Pelosi bet all her bitcoin holdings to Marquette #donedeal

I bet Wojo was a bored ape yacht club guy

[The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole]

I bet Wojo was a bored ape yacht club guy

Wojo? Oh no. He has a nice ladder of CDs that he monitors daily.