{
  "id": 13437531,
  "title": "2026-27 Marquette Men’s Basketball Player Preview: #4 Nolan Minessale",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/2026-27-marquette-mens-basketball-player-preview-4-nolan-minessale",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-10T14:45:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/2026-27-marquette-men-basketball-144500578.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nolan Minessale, a junior guard for the Marquette Golden Eagles, is set to make a homecoming transfer from St. Thomas University. Standing at 6'5\" and weighing 195 lbs, Minessale brings a wealth of experience to his new team. During his two-year tenure at St. Thomas, Minessale made an impact averaging over 26 minutes per game as a freshman and over 31 minutes as a sophomore. He was a double-digit scorer in both seasons, finishing with an average of 19.8 points per game in his senior year. Minessale was also a key playmaker, ranking #40 in assists per 40 minutes and #173 in steal rate. He also ranked #195 in free throw attempts per 40 minutes, which translated to a 3.1% free throw rate, ranking #195 in the country. Minessale's ability to draw fouls and convert them into free throws could prove to be a valuable asset to Marquette's defense. While Minessale's scoring output may take a backseat to Nigel James, his playmaking abilities will be crucial for the team's success.",
  "summary": "Can the St. Thomas transfer & Marquette High grad make an immediate impact with the Golden Eagles?",
  "key_points": [
    "Nolan Minessale transfers from St. Thomas University to Marquette.",
    "Freshman and sophomore averages over 26 and 31 minutes per game.",
    "Senior season averaged 19.8 points per game, ranked #40 in assists per 40 minutes."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}