Hiring Shaka wasn't the easy choice, but in making it, Marquette is making a a clear statement.
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Greska: What does the Shaka hiring say about Marquette?
Hiring Shaka wasn’t the easy choice, but in making it, Marquette is making a a clear statement.
Listen: Shaka talk on the Doug Russel Pod
A busy week of Marquette news meant another opportunity for us to join the Doug Russel Podcast and discuss the news that surprised the basketball world, Shaka Smart landing at Marquette. Click here to listen: https://www.dougrussellpod.com/e/paint-touches-writer-andrei-greska-on-the-shaka-smart-hiring/
Done Deal, Shaka Smart hired as Marquette’s head coach
Almost 7 years to the day after a deal was not in fact done, multiple outlets have reported Marquette has crossed the finish line and hired Shaka Smart to replace Steve Wojciechowski as the head men’s basketball coach. The terms of the contract are unknown at this time. Smart comes from Texas where the lack […]
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Greska: What does the Shaka hiring say about Marquette?
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Listen: Shaka talk on the Doug Russel Pod
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Done Deal, Shaka Smart hired as Marquette’s head coach
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Who should be in the running as Marquette’s next head coach?
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Boom SHAKAlaka: https://www.redbubble.com/people/Boom-Shakalaka/shop?asc=u Check out these shirts we designed to celebrate the new hire, hope everyone else is as excited as I…
- Creating Excitement | Points and Figures: […] created real excitement. Marquette had crazy uniforms and warmups, some pictured above. They changed them frequently. They played at…
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Bob Wild: It says we are the landing spot for a coach about to get fired. Texas fans are jumping for joy.
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mufan2907: They should look seriously at Niko Medved. I'm not saying that because I live in CO. Dude is really good…
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CHARLES HASSE: Russell Turner would be a great choice. Ask Pros like Caron Butler, Doc Rivers, Metta World Peace why they sent…
