Kam Jones stars as Big East Player, Mitchell and first-year Impact Marquette

Kam Jones of the No. 15 Marquette men’s basketball team shined last week and was named Big East Player of the Week with an impressive average of 24 points per game. His standout performance included a remarkable 28 points against Maryland. However, senior guard Stevie Mitchell also stepped up, scoring 17 points against Central Michigan and 18 against Maryland, which proved crucial in key moments. Meanwhile, the team’s first-year players, including Royce Parham and Caedin Hamilton, are starting to make significant contributions, showcasing the Golden Eagles’ depth.

By the numbers

• Kam Jones averaged 24 points and 5 assists last week; scored 28 points against Maryland.
• Stevie Mitchell scored 17 points vs. Central Michigan and 18 points vs. Maryland.

State of affairs

• Marquette is coming off wins against Central Michigan and Maryland, maintaining a strong start to the season.
• Freshman players like Royce Parham are emerging as key contributors, adding energy and scoring to the team.
• The team is currently preparing to face No. 6 Purdue and then heads to the Bahamas for a matchup against Georgia.

What’s next

Marquette will look to continue its momentum against No. 6 Purdue, which will serve as a key test for the team. After that, their matchup against Georgia in the Bahamas could also be crucial in further assessing the chemistry and depth of the lineup as they face some tough competition.

In short

Marquette’s ability to find an offensive balance between established stars like Kam Jones and emerging players like Stevie Mitchell and Royce Parham could determine their success this season. The team’s depth and continued development of first-year players are promising factors as they face more challenging opponents.