Chase Ross entered his final collegiate season as the centerpiece of Marquette’s backcourt, shouldering a heavy workload that saw him log an average of 33 minutes per game while shooting 42.1 percent from the field and 29.5 percent from beyond the arc, and adding 4.8 rebounds and 3.4 assists per contest.
The early stretch of the schedule rewarded his efforts, as Ross posted offensive ratings that placed him among the league’s most efficient scorers and earned him a spot among the seven best players recognized by the Big East.
A season of promise and setbacks
A series of injuries — including a swollen elbow and a dislocated shoulder — forced him out of several contests, and during an eight‑game window his offensive rating slipped below 100, dropping his scoring average to 10.1 points per game.
A bright spot came against UConn, where he contributed 14 points, five rebounds, three assists and a steal, underscoring the upside that had defined his season.
Ultimately, the combination of inconsistent output and the physical setbacks led analysts to assign him a 3‑star grade, a reflection of both his potential and the limitations imposed by injury.