Markus Howard
FILE - In this Nov. 27, 2019, file photo, Dayton forward Obi Toppin (1) knocks the ball away from Kansas center Udoka Azubuike (35) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lahaina, Hawaii. Kansas and Dayton were headed toward earning No. 1 seeds in the NCAA tournament, so any meeting would have to be in the Final Four or national championship game. What a rematch it would be. The Jayhawks and Flyers played a high-level game at the Maui Invitational, won 90-84 in overtime by Kansas. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia, File)
The marquee NCAA Tournament matchups that could have been

By John Marshall Mar. 19, 2020 02:14 AM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 29, 2020, file photo, Marquette's Markus Howard (0) shoots against Xavier's Jason Carter, obscured at right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Cincinnati. Howard will leave Marquette as one of the most dynamic scorers in Big East history. He has the most career points of any active Division I player and leads the nation in points per game this season. The one achievement that has eluded the 5-foot-11 senior guard is an NCAA Tournament victory. Howard is seeking one last chance to rectify that as he caps an otherwise illustrious college career. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)
Marquette's Howard hoping to cap career with long NCAA run

By Steve Megargee Mar. 11, 2020 02:16 PM EDT

Northern Iowa's Isaiah Brown (24), AJ Green (4) and Spencer Haldeman (30) head off the court following an NCAA college basketball game against Drake in the quarterfinal round of the Missouri Valley Conference men's tournament Friday, March 6, 2020, in St. Louis. Drake upset Northern Iowa 77-56. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
An updated look at NCAA Tournament bubble teams

By Dave Skretta Mar. 10, 2020 02:57 AM EDT

Dayton forward Obi Toppin interacts with fans following the team's 82-67 win over Davidson in an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Feb. 28, 2020, in Dayton, Ohio.(AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Best player? In college basketball, that's still unclear

By Aaron Beard Mar. 09, 2020 02:25 PM EDT

Champagnie, Rutherford help St. John's beat Marquette 88-86

Mar. 07, 2020 03:14 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — Julian Champagnie had a double-double, Nick Rutherford scored 19 points on 7-of-10 shooting, and St. John's beat Marquette 88-86 on Saturday in...

Moore's free throws lift DePaul over Marquette 69-68

Mar. 03, 2020 11:05 PM EST
CHICAGO (AP) — Charlie Moore scored DePaul's final four points at the free-throw line to lift the Blue Demons to a 69-68 win over Marquette on Tuesday night. ...

Marquette's Brendan Bailey drives to the basket against Seton Hall's Sandro Mamukelashvili (23) drives to the basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Powell leads No. 13 Seton Hall past Marquette 88-79

Jim Hoehn Feb. 29, 2020 06:44 PM EST

Howard scores 30, Marquette romps past Georgetown 93-69

Feb. 26, 2020 11:04 PM EST
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Markus Howard, the nation's leading scorer, poured in 30 points as Marquette romped past Georgetown 93-69 on Wednesday night. ...

BYU students and fans celebrate on the court following BYU's 91-78 victory over Gonzaga in an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
BYU gets big win over Zags to solidify NCAA Tournament spot

By Dave Skretta Feb. 24, 2020 02:27 AM EST

Providence's Kalif Young (13) and David Duke (3) battle for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Marquette Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
Pipkins scores 24, Providence beats No. 19 Marquette 84-72

By Jimmy Golen Feb. 22, 2020 02:36 PM EST

Creighton's Kelvin Jones (43) and Marquette's Jayce Johnson reach for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Alexander leads No. 15 Creighton past No. 19 Marquette 73-65

By Jim Hoehn Feb. 18, 2020 11:08 PM EST

Marquette's Markus Howard (0) goes up for a 3-pointer past Villanova's Saddiq Bey (41) during the final seconds of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Gillespie leads No. 15 Villanova past No. 18 Marquette

By Aaron Bracy Feb. 12, 2020 11:08 PM EST

Marquette's Markus Howard (0) drives to the basket against Butler's Sean McDermott (22) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Howard's 17 points lead Marquette past No. 19 Butler, 76-57

By Jim Hoehn Feb. 09, 2020 02:32 PM EST

Marquette's Markus Howard walks off the court after sustaining an injury during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Xavier, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Howard gets hurt, Marquette rallies over Xavier 84-82 in 2OT

By Joe Kay Jan. 29, 2020 11:45 PM EST

Butler's Bryce Nze (10) shoots against Marquette's Theo John (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Jan. 24, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Baldwin's flurry leads No. 13 Butler past Marquette in OT

By Michael Marot Jan. 25, 2020 12:07 AM EST

Howard's 32-point effort carries Marquette past St. John's

Jan. 21, 2020 11:50 PM EST
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Markus Howard scored 32 points with six rebounds and four assists and Marquette beat St. John's 82-68 on Tuesday. Howard,...

Howard's 42 points power Marquette past Georgetown, 84-80

Jan. 18, 2020 04:37 PM EST
WASHINGTON (AP) — Markus Howard scored half of Marquette's total points and Koby McEwen hit four free throws in the final nine seconds as the Golden Eagles...

Howard's big night sends Marquette past Xavier

Jan. 15, 2020 10:57 PM EST
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Markus Howard scored 35 points with five 3-pointers and Marquette beat Xavier 85-65 on Wednesday to end a two-game losing streak. ...

Marquette's Markus Howard reacts after making a 3-pointer during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Villanova Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Howard leads Marquette to 71-60 win over No. 10 Villanova

By Keith Jenkins Jan. 04, 2020 06:00 PM EST

Ballock carries Creighton past Marquette 92-75

Jan. 01, 2020 11:32 PM EST
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Mitch Ballock hit five 3-pointers and scored a season-high 24 points, Ty-Shon Alexander added 21 points and a career-high six steals and...