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By Joel Welser
jwelser@collegehoops.net
2006 NCAA Tournament Capsule:
Marquette
Marquette Golden Eagles (20-10)
Big East:
4th(t),10-6
RPI: 27
AP: na
Big Wins:
Connecticut (94-79), Georgetown (57-51), Pittsburgh (84-82)
Bad Losses:
Winthrop (64-71), at Nebraska (74-84), at Rutgers (84-91)
Last NCAA
Appearance: 2003, Final Four
Top Players:
Steve Novak, Sr,
F, 18 ppg, 6 rpg
Dominic James,
Fr, G, 15 ppg, 5 apg
Jerel McNeal,
Fr G, 11 ppg, 5 apg
Wesley
Matthews, Fr, G, 9 ppg, 4 apg
Tom Crean’s
young backcourt took huge strides as the season progressed and they are
getting better everyday. If the trio of freshmen can handle the pressure,
Marquette has the ability to make some noise in the tournament. However,
the team leader is Steve Novak. The marksman averages over 17 points per
game and is among the nation’s leaders in three point and free throw
shooting percentage. There is some talent on the bench in forwards Ryan
Amoroso, Ousmane Barro and Dan Fitzgerald. That trio might not log tons of
minutes, but they need to play solid defense and neutralize the rebounding
disadvantage that Marquette normally has on the floor.
Seed: 7
First Round:
Alabama
Joel's Likely
Finish: Second Round
CHN's
Official Prediction: Second Round
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