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Greska: What does the Shaka hiring say about Marquette?

March 27, 2021 | Andrei Greska | 2 Comments

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

March 27, 2021 | Andrei Greska | 0 Comments

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

March 26, 2021 | Andrei Greska | 1 Comment

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 […]