On paper, the Marquette Golden Eagles were destined for an even stronger season next winter. After reaching the AP Top 10 for the first time, since the 2011-12 season, the Golden Eagles were looking to make some noise once Markus Howard officially announced that he will return for this senior year.
Howard was one of the catalysts for Marquette’s success this past season, with his scoring talents at the forefront of a Marquette team that boasted one of the top offenses in the conference and a Big East-best 38.8 percent clip from long range.