The Marquette University men’s basketball program has announced the addition of three individuals to the staff for the 2023-24 campaign, as well as title changes for a pair of returning staff members under third-year head coach Shaka Smart. Nevada Smith and Mark Dixon will shift to assistant coach roles within the program, while Chris Howell (Program Assistant), Devon Mulry
REPORT: Former Marquette Head Coach Wojciechowski set to take G-League job
According to a report today from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, former Marquette head coach Steve Wojciechowski will be named as the new head coach of the G-League’s Salt Lake City Stars (Utah Jazz Affiliate). Wojciechowski was the head coach at Marquette from 2014-21, where he went 128–95 (.574), and made two NCAA tournament appearences. The former
Marquette Basketball Staff Update
First-year Marquette head coach Shaka Smart has announced the initial additions to his coaching staff, welcoming four individuals to the program officially on Friday morning. Joining Smart from his most recent stop at Texas are assistant coaches Neill Berry and Cody Hatt, as well as Nevada Smith, who will serve as special assistant to the
WATCH LIVE: Shaka Smart Press Conference at Marquette
Shaka Smart’s introductory press conference can be seen LIVE today at 3pm (ET)/2PM (CT). Link to the live event is HERE.
OFFICIAL: Shaka Smart named Head Basketball Coach at Marquette
Shaka Smart has been named the 18th head coach of the Marquette University men’s basketball program, Vice President & Director of Athletics Bill Scholl announced on Friday. The university will hold a press conference on Monday, March 29 (time TBA) at the Al McGuire Center, 770 N. 12th St., to formally introduce Smart to the
REPORT: Shaka Smart to Marquette
According to multiple reports, including one from Jon Rothstein,Texas head coach Shaka Smart is headed to Marquette. Smart has spent the past six years at Texas, where he compiled a 109-86 (52-56 Big 12)record. He also spent six seasons as the head coach at VCU, going 164-55 (.749). He is a native of Madison, Wisconsin
Wojciechowski releases statement after release from Marquette
Steve Wojciechowski, who was fired today by Marquette released the following statement on social media:
Marquette fires WoJo
Marquette University Vice President and Director of Athletics Bill Scholl today announced a change in leadership of the Marquette men’s basketball program. Steve Wojciechowski has been relieved of his duties as head coach after seven seasons. “After a thorough evaluation of our program over the last week, which included multiple conversations with Steve, I concluded that
Hoop Insights: Marquette’s New Go-To Threat on Offense
The player making the strongest impact from this rebuilt 2020-2021 roster is guard Koby McEwen. The Senior from Toronto played second chair to the likes of Howard in seasons past, only averaging 9.5 points per game in 2019-20. Yet so far this season, he’s been the go-to scorer late in games for Marquette and is leading the team with 15.7 points per game (almost three full points ahead of his next teammate).
Gainey returns to Marquette as Associate Head Coach
Justin Gainey, who served as director of operations with the men’s basketball program at Marquette for three seasons, is returning to the team as an associate head coach, head coach Steve Wojciechowski announced Friday morning. “We are excited to welcome Justin and the Gainey family back to Marquette,” Wojciechowski said. “Justin is one of the nation’s
Killings promoted to Associate Head Coach at Marquette
Marquette University head men’s basketball coach Steve Wojciechowski has announced the promotion of Dwayne Killings to associate head coach. Killings recently completed his second season with the Golden Eagles, helping the program to the NCAA tournament in 2018-19 and another potential appearance in 2019-20. He has also helped the team secure a consensus nationally ranked
Marquette Basketball Staff Update
Marquette head men’s basketball coach Steve Wojciechowski announced a pair of promotions on Tuesday afternoon, naming Jake Presutti assistant coach and Dan Madhavapallil director of basketball operations. “Jake has been an incredible worker and passionate member of our program since the beginning,” Wojciechowski said. “He’s starred in his role and earned the opportunity to be