The Wisconsin-to-Iowa State basketball recruiting pipeline keeps humming. What is T.J. Otzelberger's secret to landing prospects in his home state? www.jsonline.com/story/sports...

The French Open finals are this weekend. In a bit of overlooked Milwaukee sports history, the city once hosted a big clay court tennis tournament, which brought in some legendary names. www.jsonline.com/story/sports...

As is well-known, Marquette hasn't taken a lot of transfers during Shaka Smart's tenure. But the ones MU has added have been good fits. Here's why Smart thinks Sananda Fru and Nolan Minessale will also work: www.jsonline.com/story/sports...

Marquette has finalized another home-and-home series ... and will also take a foreign trip this summer. Those extra summer practices and exhibitions should help a MU team that is integrating key transfers to its returning core. www.jsonline.com/story/sports...

Cara Consuegra had to restock the Marquette women's basketball roster quickly ... while also filling out her coaching staff. Here's what that process looked like: www.jsonline.com/story/sports...

Natalie Ring is on a hot streak. The All-American volleyball player got her undergrad degree from Marquette, and is now suiting up for reigning NCAA champ Texas A&M. She also ... just got her first hole-in-one in golf?!?!?! www.jsonline.com/story/sports...

Future lottery pick Mikel Brown Jr. dutifully answered every question at the NBA draft combine today. But I wanted to ask him about about Marquette big man Sananda Fru, Brown's teammate for a season at Louisville. Brown was EFFUSIVE in his praise. www.jsonline.com/story/sports...

Nolan Minessale has finalized his transfer from St. Thomas to Marquette, according to program sources. Minessale is one of the top mid-major players available in the portal. He won a state title at Marquette University High School. www.jsonline.com/story/sports...

Doc Rivers is a hall of famer. The path to get there started at Marquette with two of the greatest influences on his life: Hank Raymonds and Rick Majerus. www.jsonline.com/story/sports...

Most people might not know that San Antonio Spurs coach Mitch Johnson has some interesting Milwaukee roots. www.jsonline.com/story/sports...

Checking in for @jimowczarski.bsky.social for Bucks-Spurs. A loss would officially eliminate the Bucks from play-in contention. www.jsonline.com/story/sports...

It was a lively Wisconsin-Marquette spring volleyball matchup last night at the Al McGuire Center. There was some news (Fiserv Forum action next season!) and some really impressive transfers and freshmen. www.jsonline.com/story/sports...

Tagging in again for the venerable @jimowczarski.bsky.social for Bucks-Cavs tonight. NO Giannis. NO Myles Turner. Giddyup!!! www.jsonline.com/story/sports...

Marquette and Michigan last met in men's hoops in 2016. That's gonna change next season: www.jsonline.com/story/sports...

Marquette legend Jim McIlvaine provided a health update on his daughter ... and also disclosed his interesting plans for the next year (or longer). www.jsonline.com/story/sports...

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Marquette faces a consequential off-season that will be upon the Golden Eagles very soon. Many high-major college teams are hiring general managers to reshape rosters. How much has Shaka Smart thought about adding one? www.jsonline.com/story/sports...

The unflappable @bensteelemjs.bsky.social is tagging in tonight for #Bucks vs #Knicks so be sure to follow along with the updates ⬇️ www.jsonline.com/story/sports...

Damarius Owens looks like a completely different player for Marquette than the one from early in the season. The talented sophomore looks like he could be a key piece to the Golden Eagles' future. www.jsonline.com/story/sports...

There's a 7-footer playing out in Delafield who is starting to intrigue college coaches. How Gaetan Wafo got to DME Academy from Cameroon is a fascinating story, with an assist from a former Bucks player. www.jsonline.com/story/sports...

What's a game day like for the three Marquette players redshirting this season? Well, there's a lot of work. www.jsonline.com/story/sports...

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Al McGuire died 25 years ago, but the Marquette legend's influence has been long-lasting. His former players are now the same age or older than McGuire was when he passed. Here are the lessons they learned from their final conversations. www.jsonline.com/story/sports...

Not even 24 hours after a tough loss in New Jersey, all the Marquette players showed up in a suburban Milwaukee gym to watch a 10-year-old's game. Here's a look at a unique relationship: www.jsonline.com/story/sports...

Nigel James Jr. shows no fear in attacking the basket. The 6-foot Marquette freshman guard has been that way his whole life. He's also been taught by a few great players, including names familiar to MU fans. www.jsonline.com/story/sports...

Back in action. But some rotation players aren't for Bucks ... injury updates here ⬇️ www.jsonline.com/story/sports...

Another heartbreaking loss would have been crushing for the Bucks. But thanks to several clutch plays - and some individual milestones - Milwaukee heads out on a four-game trip on a positive note. www.jsonline.com/story/sports...

Cole Anthony and A.J. Green are available for tonight's game, per the Bucks.

Walked out to the Fiserv Forum a few hours before Bucks-Nets and saw a familiar face warming up with Brooklyn. Yes, indeed that was former Marquette and Michigan State player Joey Hauser. What is he up to now? www.jsonline.com/story/sports...

Giannis Antetokounmpo AND Kevin Porter Jr. are both available for tonight's game, per Bucks PR.

That's five straight losses for the Bucks, who dropped a home game to an injury-riddled Portland squad: www.jsonline.com/story/sports...

You all will be graced with the effervescent stylings of @bensteelemjs.bsky.social tonight for the #Bucks vs. Trail Blazers gamer! 📍 He’s your guy tonight! www.jsonline.com/story/sports...

Marquette had two extra coaches in the three weeks leading up to the season. They were in meetings, film sessions, the locker room, closed-door scrimmages. It was part of a program for international coaches. Here's what they learned: www.jsonline.com/story/sports...

Great article from @bensteelemjs.bsky.social on Sean Jones. #mubb Check out this article from Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Sean Jones hasn’t played for Marquette in 21 months. Here’s what it took to get back. www.jsonline.com/story/sports...

Ryan Rollins 🤝 Steph Curry via @bensteelemjs.bsky.social www.jsonline.com/story/sports...

Sean Jones hasn't played since suffering a devastating knee injury on Jan. 10, 2024. What it took to get back transformed the person and player who will take the court for MU this season. www.jsonline.com/story/sports...

Marquette basketball players got a history lesson this week that featured two prominent guest lecturers. www.jsonline.com/story/sports...

Ryan Rollins was one of those players who had interesting offseason transactions to return to the #Bucks - but it worked out in the form of his first long-term NBA deal. He's not about to change up his mindset, though. via @bensteelemjs.bsky.social www.jsonline.com/story/sports...

Sat down with Marquette coach Shaka Smart for about 30 minutes and we hit own a lot of topics ahead of the season. Check it out! www.jsonline.com/story/sports...

When Cara Consuegra needed to hire an assistant coach for Marquette women's hoops team, there was only one person she thought about ... the Racine legend who Consuegra didn't land for #muwbb the first time around as a player. www.jsonline.com/story/sports...

Marquette has set two closed-door men's basketball exhibitions for next month. www.jsonline.com/story/sports...

Marquette's volleyball season starts *checks Timex watch* in just over three weeks. It's a new era with Tom Mendoza in charge of the program. Here's what to know about the new coach: www.jsonline.com/story/sports...

Sean Jones is BACK and looked great during Marquette's summer scrimmage. Here are some other takeaways, including a freshman who looks like a defensive menace. www.jsonline.com/story/sports...

With 4:50 left in the second quarter, New York's Tyler Kolek is 80 points away from Wilt Chamberlain's record.

The first time many Marquette fans had heard of Nash Walker was when he committed to #mubb last week. Here is the backstory of where the Australian sharpshooter comes from and how the Golden Eagles became interested in him. www.jsonline.com/story/sports...

Marquette's David Joplin has received an invitation to be on the Milwaukee Bucks' summer league team, according to his agent Barry Aberdeen. From Brookfield Central to #mubb to getting a pro shot with his hometown team.

It's a new world in college sports, so the Journal Sentinel asked Marquette AD Mike Broeker some questions about revenue sharing, ticket prices, #mubb games in Chicago and more ... www.jsonline.com/story/sports...

Skylar Forbes had a breakout season for the Marquette women's basketball team. She's been getting even better this summer, including getting a chance to play in a FIBA international event overseas. #muwbb www.jsonline.com/story/sports...

Wilt Chamberlain once squared off on the basketball court against several members of the Green Bay Packers in front of a record crowd at Brown County Arena. This isn' a tall tale. #mubb www.jsonline.com/story/sports...

Mitch Van Vooren is fighting for a chance in the NFL this summer. That's a crazy sentence when you think that two years ago he was on the track team at Marquette. www.jsonline.com/story/sports...