The Golden Eagles improved their win total from 13 wins in 2014-’15 to 20 this season. While 20 wins almost always results in a postseason berth, Marquette’s non-conference schedule proved to be too weak, and the team missed all tournaments for the third consecutive season.
With one of the youngest teams in the country, second-year head coach Steve Wojciechowski was able to get high production out of freshmen Henry Ellenson and Haanif Cheatham, while veterans Sandy Cohen and Duane Wilson took steps backward. Marquette’s offense impressed, scoring more than 76 points per game, while the defense struggled to stifle even the most lackluster opponents, allowing more than 74 points per game.