Ben Steele
@BenSteeleMJS
Marquette men's basketball beat writer for @journalsentinel / / http://www.jsonline.com/sports/golden-eagles/ // [email protected]
You can watch two future Marquette players this morning in the 17U championship game of the EYBL Peach Jam. Sheek Pearson (Bead Beal Elite) vs. Ethan Johnston (NY Rens) at 9:30 CT on NBA TV. #mubb jsonline.com/story/sports/c…
Marquette already has three commitments in its 2026 class, with one spot remaining. Since #mubb likes to do its work early, here is an early look at names for the 2027 class. There will certainly be more offers added to the list in the coming weeks. jsonline.com/story/sports/c…
Can't wait to see Marquette Nation at our Open Practice on July 31st! #MUBB | #WeAreMarquette
Also a friendly reminder to get your popcorn ready for Tyler Kolek vs. Kam Jones tomorrow at 3:30 p.m. CT on ESPN2*. (*Pending any lineup changes, you never know with summer league). #mubb
There is a Marquette basketball reunion in Las Vegas at the NBA summer league. #mubb 📸: @kutiepie1982
There is a Marquette basketball reunion in Las Vegas at the NBA summer league. #mubb 📸: @kutiepie1982

The first time many Marquette fans had heard of Nash Walker was when he committed to #mubb last week. Here is the backstory of where the Australian sharpshooter comes from and how the Golden Eagles became interested in him. jsonline.com/story/sports/c…
Initial thoughts on 2026 pickup for Marquette. 1. Elite name 2. Multiple coaches who have seen him play used the same phrase: "Shoots the $#&^ out of it." #mubb jsonline.com/story/sports/c…
If you want to watch Nash Walker play today, the NBA Global Academy will be on the NBA app at 4 p.m. CDT as part of the NBA Academy Games. I believe @ChloeMarotta will be on the call! #mubb jsonline.com/story/sports/c…
Marquette picks up its third commitment in the 2026 class from Australian sharpshooter Nash Walker. He plays at the NBA Global Academy, which also produced Ben Gold. #mubb

Coming up Wednesday morning: We’ve got afternoon basketball with the #Fever so we’ll preview the game and Caitlin Clark’s status with @chloepeterson67 and get to know new #Pacers Kam Jones when @BenSteeleMJS joins!
Kevin Pritchard also said today that rookie guard Kam Jones is “dealing with a little bit of a hamstring thing issue right now.” Said he’s getting over it but the team is watching it closely.
David Joplin won a state title at Brookfield Central and a Big East championship at Marquette. Now he has a foot in the door with the Milwaukee Bucks. #mubb jsonline.com/story/sports/c…
Marquette's David Joplin has received an invitation to be on the Milwaukee Bucks' summer league team, according to his agent Barry Aberdeen. From Brookfield Central to #mubb to getting a pro shot with his hometown team.
Told Garcia agreed to a deal with Detroit. He had a good pre-draft workout and visit with the Pistons. All he needs is a chance and he’ll have that. #Gophers
Curious to see how tonight unfolds for former McDonald’s All-American and #Gophers forward Dawson Garcia (Prior Lake HS). Told he had a bunch of team workouts the last few weeks including Wolves, Bucks, Lakers, Clippers, and Rockets.
Monica McNutt asked Kameron Jones about boxing. Here's a story on that from the Gannett/USA Today Network family from @BenSteeleMJS at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel jsonline.com/story/sports/c…
Kam's cousin definitely has some of the same swagger ... Shaka Smart can start recruiting him right at the table! #mubb
The 38th overall pick Kam Jones and his cousin show off their handshake! 💙
Indiana Pacers could be a nice landing spot for Kam Jones here at No. 38. #mubb
Two picks into the second round, and Marquette's Kam Jones finally pops up on Jay Bilas' "Best Available" list. #mubb