College basketball is losing walk-ons as fans have known the role for decades,
Marquette still has Braeden Brenn, who was grandfathered into a roster spot after the NCAA imposed a hard roster cap.
Meet the last of his kind:
@bensteelemjs.bsky.socialBen Steele
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Marquette basketball reporter for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
@bensteelemjs.bsky.social@bensteelemjs.bsky.socialShaka estimated 8-12 weeks for Caedin, though as you noted, you never quite know with calf stuff.
@jimowczarski.bsky.socialReposted by @bensteelemjs.bsky.socialWhat did Taylor Jenkins' first practice with the Bucks look like?
“He was really guarding the coaches and everything. It was pretty great to see.”
(Yes, “he” meaning the new HC getting on the court👀) via @bensteelemjs.bsky.social
@bensteelemjs.bsky.socialOh yeah. Great-grandpappy Elmer from the Poughkeepsie Steeles. There was a family rift when he voted for Calvin Coolidge.
@bensteelemjs.bsky.socialMarquette fans have been waiting on a breakout season from Damarius Owens.
This could be the year:
@bensteelemjs.bsky.socialMarquette is bolstering its backcourt by adding fifth-year guard Colin Porter.
The 5-10 Porter is a proven shooter who started 135 games at Liberty. He's among several players seeking that fifth season of eligibility.