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Marquette Basketball: Reviewing 2019-20 non-conference schedule

By Brian Foley

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - DECEMBER 08: Theo John #4 of the Marquette Golden Eagles dribbles the ball while being guarded by Nate Reuvers #35 of the Wisconsin Badgers in the second half at the Fiserv Forum on December 08, 2018 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - DECEMBER 08: Theo John #4 of the Marquette Golden Eagles dribbles the ball while being guarded by Nate Reuvers #35 of the Wisconsin Badgers in the second half at the Fiserv Forum on December 08, 2018 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /
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BLOOMINGTON, IN – DECEMBER 22: Damezi Anderson #23 of the Indiana Hoosiers shoots the ball against the Jacksonville Dolphins at Assembly Hall on December 22, 2018 in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
BLOOMINGTON, IN – DECEMBER 22: Damezi Anderson #23 of the Indiana Hoosiers shoots the ball against the Jacksonville Dolphins at Assembly Hall on December 22, 2018 in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

Dec. 4 vs. Jacksonville

Last Year: 12-20 (5-11 Atlantic Sun)
NCAA Tournament: No
2019-20 Projection: 315th

Ah, the Dolphins. Fun name, bad team.

There is not a whole lot to say here. Offensively, Jacksonville can’t shoot, can’t get to the line, and does not protect the ball very well. Defensively, JU doesn’t guard the three-point line, was relatively mediocre defending the paint, and is only so-so at forcing turnovers. Sophomore wing Tyreese Davis had a nice season last year, but may be overmatched as the no. 1 option in 2019-20.

The Dophins have not made the NCAA tournament since 1986, a streak that seems destined to extend at least one more season. This should be a fine time for Wojciechowski to sneak Howard some rest and give extended run to his role players.

Marquette is 2-0 against Jacksonville all-time, with the most recent meeting coming in 2011. Jae Crowder led the way with 27 points in what became just another performance during his Big East Player of the Year-winning season.

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