The Morning Fast Break (August 18, 2016): A healthy amount of Marquette news, featuring soccer, concerts, and 2017 hoops recruits

John Pothast Named Preseason All-Big East; Marquette Men’s Soccer Picked To Finish 7th | Anonymous Eagle

Well, tied for seventh, actually.

Marquette Announces Rachel Platten & American Authors For 2016 Homecoming Concert | Anonymous Eagle

Well, this just turned into a thing, didn’t it?

Hoop Seen Releases New 2017 Top 125 Recruiting Rankings | Anonymous Eagle

And, as could be expected, there’s a bunch of Marquette targets in the list.

2017 Power Forward Hasahn French Schedules Visit To Marquette Basketball | Anonymous Eagle

September’s going to be a very busy month at 770 N. 12th Street.

Will Jarrett McClenton break out this season for Villanova Football? | VU Hoops

The sophomore has superstar potential for ‘Nova.

Jays defeat Missouri State in exhibition, but Elmar Bolowich isn't pleased with the performance | Omaha World-Herald

The 1,212 fans that attended Creighton's exhibition match with Missouri State might have felt like they had seen a different Bluejay team in the second half than they saw in the first.

Doc: Team USA basketball should have college players | Cincinnati.com

I was in Barcelona for the Dreamers. It wasn't a basketball tournament. It was a sideshow with basketball involved. We've made our point, OK?

Cory Brown Named BIG EAST Preseason Defensive Player of the Year | GoXavier.com

As a team, the Musketeers were picked fourth in the preseason coaches poll and received a first-place vote for the first time.

Whitehead gives back to community with hoops showcase | Brooklyn Daily