#20 Marquette, Sat., Mar. 8, 12 Noon, FOX

This is a huge game for NCAA Tournament seeding and Rick knows it. We need to stay on the 3 line. If guys are healthy enough to play, they'll play. Gonna have to make sure the players understand how important this game is despite already clinching the regular season championship but I think Rick will be able to get that message across.
Its a .... MUST WIN
 
If player's health is at risk, do you value a road win over what would be considered a home loss at MSG in the BE tournament?
Speaking for LMF , who is more than capable of speaking for himself, I believe he is referring to future NCAA seeding, no more no less.
Not aware of any player whose health is at risk. They are all sore and bruised , all 5 starters.
 
If player's health is at risk, do you value a road win over what would be considered a home loss at MSG in the BE tournament?
This game is a great exhibition for the real teams we’re about to face in the Big East Tournament and the NCAA Tournament. When these players had time off, they lost some conditioning, and playing them in a high-level game like this gets them ready for what’s coming. I’ve been listening to Pitino, and he seems to think these guys get rusty when they’re not on their usual conditioning regimen. Honestly, I don’t think these injuries are as serious as they’re made out to be—I think this is Pitino playing chess, both with his own players and the competition. He’s keeping everyone on their toes while making sure his team is as sharp as possible for the games that actually matter.
 
Speaking for LMF , who is more than capable of speaking for himself, I believe he is referring to future NCAA seeding, no more no less.
Not aware of any player whose health is at risk. They are all sore and bruised , all 5 starters.
100%, not a player anywhere who plays major minutes that is not sore and bruised at this time of year, big difference between being hurt and being injured.
 
I actually agree, even if that’s a minority opinion. Right now I think we’re a 2/3. I don’t think a loss here would drop us one bit. If guys are healthy, play. But don’t push it.
Disagree but only partially. I don’t think this is so important we should be playing our starters 35 mins but this will be the best win on our resume and will help us get to a 2 seed. Matchups matter more then seeding but being a 2 if all goes well vs a 4 if things don’t bounce our way is a considerable difference.
 
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