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Kam Jones role has increased with the absence of Tyler Kolek.

Kam Jones doesn’t care what you think — he knows what he can do, what he’s after

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor March 21, 2024

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — It was a two-word response. Spoken like a man who knew he’d been disrespected. Said in homage to his injured teammate. Kam Jones sat at the Big East Shootaround table in...

Tyler Kolek has missed Marquettes last six games.

Tyler Kolek speaks on his oblique injury

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor March 21, 2024

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Before Marquette men's basketball's open practice Thursday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, senior guard Tyler Kolek spoke about his oblique injury for the first time. Kolek — who...

Tyler Kolek drives to the hoop in Marquettes win over Notre Dame.

Tyler Kolek named Associated Press Second Team All-American

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor March 19, 2024

Tyler Kolek keeps racking up awards. After earning unanimous All-Big East First Team honors and becoming a Sporting News Second Team All-American, Kolek headlined the Associated Press Second Team, which...

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Women’s basketball earns at-large bid to NCAA Tournament

Trevor Hilson, Sports Audio Producer March 17, 2024

The ball is tipped, and there the Marquette women's basketball Golden Eagles are. The Golden Eagles, who were on the bubble for the majority of the back half of conference play, were announced as the...

Marquette mens basketball celebrates during its 91-57 win at Georgetown. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Marquette named NCAA Tournament No. 2 seed for second straight year

Kaylynn Wright, Assistant Sports Editor March 17, 2024

For the second year in a row, No. 10 Marquette men's basketball is heading back to The Big Dance as a No. 2 seed. The Golden Eagles (25-9, 14-6 Big East) heard their name called during the NCAA Selection...

Kam Jones and Oso Ighodaro run a pick-and-roll in Marquettes 73-57 Big East championship loss to UConn. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Banged-up Marquette can’t repeat tournament title, falls 73-57 to No. 1 seed UConn

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor March 16, 2024

NEW YORK — The dream could not be replicated. Not completed. Not realized. Not fulfilled. Marquette men's basketball lit New York ablaze in blue and gold last year after winning its first Big East...

Marquette mens basketball beats Villanova 71-65 Thursday night at Madison Square Garden.

INSTANT ANALYSIS: UConn too much to contain, limited minutes for Mitchell, MU struggles shooting

Matthew Baltz, Sports Director March 16, 2024

Marquette men’s basketball just ran out of gas. The Golden Eagles kept it close, but the No. 1 seed UConn Huskies proved to be too much Saturday as they rolled to a 73-57 Big East Tournament championship...

Ben Gold (right) and Kam Jones (left) defend Providences Devin Carter in Marquettes 78-69 win over Providence in the Big East Tournament semifinals. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Marquette advances to Big East championship for second-straight year after 79-68 semifinal win

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor March 15, 2024

NEW YORK — No Tyler Kolek be damned. Marquette men's basketball was once again without its starting point guard, whose oblique injury has kept him sidelined for the last five games. But that didn't...

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INSTANT ANALYSIS: Ighodaro impactful, Marquette hit big-time buckets, Carter shines

Matthew Baltz, Sports Director March 15, 2024

NEW YORK — Marquette men’s basketball just can’t get enough of playing close games at Madison Square Garden.  After a thrilling 71-65 overtime win Thursday night over Villanova, the Golden Eagles...

Stevie Mitchell drives to the hoop in Marquettes 71-65 win over Villanova. He finished with 15 points. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Marquette’s well-roundedness a key for postseason success

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor March 15, 2024

NEW YORK — Marquette men's basketball can close out games without its starting point guard. If the Golden Eagles' 86-80 win over Xavier last Saturday didn't prove it, their 71-65 overtime victory...

Oso Ighodaro scores past Eric Dixon in Marquettes 71-65 win over Villanova in the Big East Tournament quarterfinals. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Ighodaro’s late-game floater the dagger in Marquette’s 71-65 overtime win over Villanova

Jack Albright, Assistant Sports Editor March 15, 2024

NEW YORK — Shaka Smart didn't care Oso Ighodaro hadn't scored a field goal. He didn't care his senior forward was 0-for-4 from the field, or that his two points up to that point had come from the...

Marquette mens basketball beats Villanova 71-65 Thursday night at Madison Square Garden. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

INSTANT ANALYSIS: Marquette beats Villanova 71-65 in over overtime to advance to Big East semifinals

Matthew Baltz, Sports Director March 14, 2024

NEW YORK — Marquette men's basketball knew there would be a target on its back heading into this year's Big East Tournament. After going 3-0 at Madison Square Garden last year en route to a Big East...

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