Marquette returns one of the best guard groups in the country in Dominic James and Jerel McNeal, as well as wing Wesley Matthews. Ousmane Barro leads a capable collection of players up front. James will need to regain his freshman season form if the Golden Eagles are going to make a run. Furthermore, post production needs to improve from the likes of Barro and Lazar Hayward.Hey, I'm a believer. MU returns just about everybody from a team that won 24 games last season, including 10 in Big East action. A team that started three sophomores and a freshman for much of the Big East season, mind you. So, with an influx of young talent (Acker, Christopherson, and hopefully Mbakwe) and a full year of seasoning for its once young roster, this team could emerge as one of the nation's best. We have months and months to analyze this - - once MU's roster is set, we'll take a more in-depth look.
Anyway, here is March Madness All Season's take on the top 10 teams in the country as of this week.
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Meanwhile, the off-season MU buzz also caught the attention of NCAA Hoops Today where they look at the Golden Eagles as a team who could have a breakout year based on the return of a strong core of players
So which trio could have a big breakout this year? ........ Marquette trio of Dominic James, Jerell McNeal and Wesley Matthews. I'm not saying they are going to win the natinoal championship, but they have a very good chance of having a season to remember (Big East title, Elite 8 or Final Four even)Again, count me in.
One problem is that national media who don't follow the team all that closely universally assume that its a good thing to have DJ back. I've talked to plenty of local MU fans who don't share that assessment.
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With DJ back, Marquette should be a top ten team and a contender for the Big East title and a long run in the tourney. Without DJ, I would have gladly taken a return to the 8-9 game and double digit wins in the Big East. And I'll go out on a limb and state that I watch and follow college basketball a lot closer than the fans you've talked to.
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