SI: Wojo's big next step at Marquette

[marquette]

Marq fans the word over here in Philly is that you got a really good one in Traci Carter, and that he has the potential to be a big time talent. Lots of Temple fans crying over losing him out to you guys. I've heard some people saying that they had very high expectations for the kid both this year and beyond. If he is as being described then great for Marq. You guys hearing any whispers about how he looked in Europe?

Thanks for the compliments. All of the games from our European trip were streamed live online and are archived on youtube. Traci played extremely well and impressed pretty much everyone who watched. We've taken to calling him "the engine" because of his motor and the fact that he powers the offense. Obviously we don't know for sure until he starts facing college competition, but all signs point to a 4 year starter.

[Fieldhouse Flyer]

A bit of love for the Golden Eagles from ESPN:


Top 10 teams ready for a turnaround in 2015-16 – ESPN – September 17, 2015

Next season, college basketball will feature programs that should continue to deliver the results that they’ve executed in recent years. Kentucky? Still top-five good. No surprise there. Kansas should win the Big 12 again. Arizona is strong. Maryland, too.

But college basketball will also welcome a few new players to relevancy, squads that struggled in 2014-15. Some just needed additional time as their best players matured, while others required elite recruiting classes or transfers to change things. The bottom line is that these teams are ready to turn things around in 2015-16:

1. Marquette

Henry Ellenson, the team’s first McDonald’s All-American in 30 years, and Luke Fischer were a potent combo during Marquette’s offseason trip to Italy. In one matchup, the two combined to score 50 points. Yeah, it’s just an exhibition, but Ellenson’s versatility combined with Fischer’s size and grit should frustrate the Big East. Duane Wilson (11.9 points peer game) returns and freshman point guard Traci Carter is ready to contribute. Steve Wojciechowski will put his 13-19 (4-14 Big East) debut season behind him with this talented crew.

2. California

3. Oregon State

4. Florida State

5. Michigan

6. Penn State

7. Mississippi State

8. Texas

9. Connecticut

10. New Mexico

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Marquette Golden Eagles – ESPN
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