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Not sure what to make of this.

remove anyone who works at the school/alumni/students/incoming students/parents and just focus on locals. What schools have a great local relationship with the city/town what schools are perceived negatively?

I know Marquette's perception across greater Milwaukee is suburban Chicago kids playing city for 4yrs and a lot of locals don't really care for the school's presence & a lot of small WI town residents hate MU for literally no reason. I know Depaul's sitting on a gold mine of land that frustrates a lot of people in the city, and they've gotten perks that have really pissed off voters. That said, given how the city got behind Loyola for a few years ago, I'd imagine a good DePaul team would have the whole city behind them.

Do other Big East schools have similar local outreach issues?

Every season in the Big East, there’s always that one guard who doesn’t always get the national spotlight but absolutely controls games on his own terms. Right now, that guy feels like Kam Jones at Marquette Golden Eagles.

What stands out isn’t just scoring, it’s how complete his game has become.

He’s not a “volume scorer” in the empty sense. He picks his spots, operates in rhythm, and most importantly, he bends defenses without forcing hero ball. When Marquette’s offense stalls, he’s the one who can turn a broken possession into something functional again, either by getting downhill or creating a clean look for someone else.

The biggest jump in his game has been control. Earlier in his career, there were moments where he could drift into streaky shot selection. Now, he feels like a player who understands exactly when to attack and when to stabilize the offense.

And in Big East play, that matters more than highlight plays. Games slow down, scouting gets tighter, and possessions become physical. Guards who can stay efficient under that pressure usually separate the contenders from the pretenders.

If Marquette makes another deep run, it’s hard not to see Kam Jones as the swing factor. Not the loudest name in the league—but maybe one of the most important.

I'm calling my shot: DePaul is going to be the most improved team in the Big East next season. For years, they've been an afterthought, but what Chris Holtmann is doing in the transfer portal is impossible to ignore. They brought in a top-tier center in Magoon Gwath, a super skilled point guard in Noah Meeusen, and a bucket-getter in Kahmare Holmes [9†L24-L28][15†L26-L29]. This isn't just filling roster spots; this is adding real, proven talent. I know it's DePaul, and the history of disappointment is severe, but this feels different. Am I crazy for thinking they could finish in the top half of the league? Is this the year the Blue Demons finally escape the basement? What would a successful season even look like for this program in Year 2 of the Holtmann era?

I check out all games right here: https://www.reddit.com/live/1gvoj5bdj405w?

Not shocked, but still disgusted by the shamelessness. They have just taken a huge dump on the regular season all in the name of money.

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