Is It Haanif Cheatham’s Time to Shine?

In 2015-16, much of the conversation regarding Marquette basketball understandably centered on Henry Ellenson. It was in this shadow that fellow freshman Haanif Cheatham was able to put together a strong inaugural season in Milwaukee. Now that Ellenson has departed for the NBA, a new vacancy has opened for the position of “star player”. Haanif Cheatham definitely possesses the tools that would allow him to take that mantle and lead the charge for Marquette in 2016-17.

The Fort Lauderdale native led Marquette guards in scoring with 11.8 points per game on 48.9% shooting from the field and 38.7% from three. His 82% from the free throw line was 3rd in the Big East, while his 60% true shooting…