MARQUETTE GOLDEN EAGLES

Marquette prepares to faces North Carolina State in the Sweet 16. They once played for a title.

Marquette head coach Shaka Smart leads practice for their NCAA Tournament South Regional game Thursday at American Airlines Arena in Dallas. Marquette will play North Carolina State on Friday.
Marquette head coach Shaka Smart leads practice for their NCAA Tournament South Regional game Thursday at American Airlines Arena in Dallas. Marquette will play North Carolina State on Friday.
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Marquette forward Jack Riley is swarmed by guard Stevie Mitchell, left, and guard Tyler Kolek during practice Thursday.
Marquette forward Jack Riley is swarmed by guard Stevie Mitchell, left, and guard Tyler Kolek during practice Thursday.
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Marquette forward David Joplin (23) makes a pass Thursday during practice for their NCAA Tournament South Regional game Friday at American Airlines Arena in Dallas.
Marquette forward David Joplin (23) makes a pass Thursday during practice for their NCAA Tournament South Regional game Friday at American Airlines Arena in Dallas.
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Marquette forward Ben Gold is embraced by forward David Joplin before practice.
Marquette forward Ben Gold is embraced by forward David Joplin before practice.
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Injured Marquette guard Sean Jones (22) talks with guard Kam Jones (1) before practice.
Injured Marquette guard Sean Jones (22) talks with guard Kam Jones (1) before practice.
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Injured Marquette guard Sean Jones stands courtside during practice for the Golden Eagles' NCAA Tournament South Regional game.
Injured Marquette guard Sean Jones stands courtside during practice for the Golden Eagles' NCAA Tournament South Regional game.
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Marquette head coach Shaka Smart passes the ball during practice.
Marquette head coach Shaka Smart passes the ball during practice.
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Marquette forward David Joplin stretches during practice Thursday.
Marquette forward David Joplin stretches during practice Thursday.
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Marquette guard Kam Jones speaks at a news conference with teammates forward Oso Ighodaro and guard Tyler Kolek (center) alongside.
Marquette guard Kam Jones speaks at a news conference with teammates forward Oso Ighodaro and guard Tyler Kolek (center) alongside.
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Marquette head coach Shaka Smart, left, takes part in practice.



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Marquette head coach Shaka Smart, left, takes part in practice. Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Marquette senior associate athletic trainer Kenny Wilka, left, watches the Golden Eagles practice Thursday for their NCAA Tournament South Regional game at American Airlines Arena in Dallas. Marquette will play North Carolina State on Friday.
Marquette senior associate athletic trainer Kenny Wilka, left, watches the Golden Eagles practice Thursday for their NCAA Tournament South Regional game at American Airlines Arena in Dallas. Marquette will play North Carolina State on Friday.
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