by Bill Scott | Jul 8, 2021
Dawson Garcia pulled his name from consideration for the NBA Draft this week. Today, the 6’11 forward announced he would be transferring to North Carolina where he’ll be able to play for the Tar Heels immediately. Garcia averaged 13 points and 6.6...
by Bill Scott | Apr 14, 2021
Brookfield Central’s 6’7 forward David Joplin will play college basketball for Shaka Smart at Marquette next season. Joplin signed to play for Smart at Texas but was granted his release from his national letter of intent after Smart was hired by...
by Bill Scott | Mar 26, 2021
Wisconsin native Shaka Smart has been named the 18th head coach of the Marquette University men’s basketball program on Friday. The university will officially Smart during a news conference on Monday. In 12 seasons as a head coach at Virginia Commonwealth...
by Bill Scott | Apr 1, 2014
According to an Associated Press report, Tennessee men’s basketball coach Cuonzo Martin, who talked with Marquette about the schools vacant men’s basketball coaching position, has now pulled his name from consideration. Marquette is also set to talk with...
by Bill Scott | Mar 26, 2014
Reports on Monday had Shaka Smart set to take the Marquette Golden Eagle head coaching job, replacing Buzz Williams, who left to take the Virginia Tech job. Two days later, it appears Smart is staying at Virginia Commonwealth (VCU) instead of taking the job in...
by Bill Scott | Mar 25, 2014
The search continues for Buzz Williams replacement at Marquette. Williams was introduced as Virginia Tech’s new head coach at a Monday news conference. It was thought last night that Marquette was set to name VCU’s Shaka Smart their next head coach, but...
