Early reactions are positive. Said all the right things. Excited to be back in Wisconsin. His mother, who lives in the Madison area, is thrilled her son is coming back to the state. Promises to focus on relationships, personal growth, bring energy to the program. Has not yet met with the players in person, but has spoken to them via phone. Mentioned by name Justin Lewis, DJ Carton, Dawson Garcia and how the staff can help them play to their strengths and confidence. When a

Others on this blog will opine separately with different posts...the feelings right now are mixed amongst us. Some are excited, others are scratching their heads. Some feel this is retread territory, others see an exciting new chapter ahead. Here's my take - I was all in for Shaka in 2014. He was my #1 choice...hot coach, diversity hire, fun style, a Wisconsin guy, had a Final Four. He checked a lot of boxes. It was apparently a #donedeal, until it wasn't. It was in 2014 t

Some Marquette fans fed up with Wojo are now pining for Shaka Smart? Why? These same fans complain of MU losing by double digits to a Final Four team and another led by the #2 pick in the NBA draft are ok losing Abilene Christian? Why? Texas is the flagship school of the state, the second largest athletic budget in the country, their own television network (Longhorn Network) and they are losing to Abilene Christian. Beaten on the offensive glass by 18 rebounds. No excuse