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Posted: Sunday November 07, 1999 01:59 PM
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Marquette |
| 1998-99 record |
| 14-15 overall, 6-10
C-USA
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| Coach |
| Tom
Crean, first season |
| Projected starting lineup |
F Jon Harris, 6-7, So.
Started six games last season and has potential to be a solid rebounder.
F Ouloma Nnamaka
The Golden Eagles' top all-around player returned from an early-season
lower back injury to average 6.7 points and 4.9 rebounds last season.
C John Mueller, 6-10, Jr.
A big body in the paint who led Marquette with 18 blocks last season.
G Cordell Henry, 5-9, So.
Played 30 or more minutes in 18 games, and Crean envisions an increased role
for him.
G Brian Wardle, 6-5, Jr.
A streaky three-point shooter who hit a last-second trey to beat Louisville
as a freshman.
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| Top guy off the bench |
G John Cliff, 6-2, Sr.
With 89 career appearances, Cliff adds experience off the bench. He was
fourth in C-USA last season hitting 38.5 percent of his three-point attempts.
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| Key Newcomer |
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Crean, the 34-year-old former Michigan State assistant. He's
dynamic, a proven recruiter and should infuse the sleepy Golden Eagles'
program with much-needed enthusiasm.
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| Key Games |
Dec. 23 at
Wisconsin,
The Eagles are 49-56 against their in-state rival.
Feb. 13, at Louisville,
Mike Deane's churlish antics and recent close games have made this a heated
conference rivalry.
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| Outlook |
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This is a rebuilding year. The starting lineup isn't imposing but
isn't awful either. Junior transfer Brian Barone of Texas A&M will be able to
spell Henry, and Wardle, who struggled at times last season, is capable of
scoring streaks. The most important thing for Crean is to establish himself
as a coach and get Mike Deane's players to believe in him.
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Golden Eagles'
1999-00 schedule
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