Overview

• Tyler Kolek, the 2023 Big East player of the year, has resumed full-court, 5-on-5 drills this week, signaling his return from an oblique injury.
• Marquette, holding a 25-9 record and the No. 2 seed in the South Region, is set to face Western Kentucky in the NCAA Tournament's first round.
• Kolek, who averages 7.6 assists and 15 points per game, missed Marquette's last six games but is now 'looking like himself' in practice, according to coach Shaka Smart.
• The guard's health is crucial for Marquette, especially after an injury-impacted performance in last year's NCAA Tournament.
• Marquette aims to improve on last year's performance, where they were eliminated in the second round, with Kolek's return bolstering their lineup.