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NCAA Basketball Recruiting: Analyzing 2020 PG Jalen Suggs’ finalists

By Tristan Freeman

BOISE, ID - MARCH 17: Head coach Mark Few of the Gonzaga Bulldogs reacts after defeating the Ohio State Buckeyes 90-84 in the second round of the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Taco Bell Arena on March 17, 2018 in Boise, Idaho. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
BOISE, ID - MARCH 17: Head coach Mark Few of the Gonzaga Bulldogs reacts after defeating the Ohio State Buckeyes 90-84 in the second round of the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Taco Bell Arena on March 17, 2018 in Boise, Idaho. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /
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MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – FEBRUARY 05: Markus Howard #0 of the Marquette Golden Eagles attempts a shot while being guarded by Sedee Keita #0 of the St. John’s Red Storm in the first half at the Fiserv Forum on February 05, 2019 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – FEBRUARY 05: Markus Howard #0 of the Marquette Golden Eagles attempts a shot while being guarded by Sedee Keita #0 of the St. John’s Red Storm in the first half at the Fiserv Forum on February 05, 2019 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /

Marquette Golden Eagles

One of the more surprising NBA Draft decisions was Markus Howard coming back for his senior season after averaging 25.0 ppg for Marquette. The All-American and reigning Big East Player of the Year has thrived under head coach Steve Wojciechowski and his offensive system, giving as much power as possible to the point guards. He’ll be gone after next year, with Marquette needing to find his replacement.

The only ones currently projected to be on the roster are transfer Koby McEwen and 2019 three-star combo guard Dexter Akanno. Both are better suited off the ball, which opens things up for Suggs to come right in and lead the Golden Eagles from day 1.

Marquette has been a finalist for a lot of star guard prospects from the Midwest region due to their high-powered offenses. Transfers like Andrew Rowsey and Matt Carlino have looked great in this system and didn’t have the talent like a player such as Suggs has. Imagine what Coach Woj can do with a highly talented guard prospect. There’s a need and a fit, and add to it a close to home location, the Golden Eagles have a real shot at landing him. And based on their current roster, it seems as if they’re putting all their chips in.

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