The 2020-21 Marquette Golden Eagles season might’ve ended with a whisper, but the Shaka Smart era started with a bang — and a light show, plus a smoke machine.
On Tuesday afternoon, Marquette officially introduced Smart as its next head coach of the men’s basketball team, after news of his hiring made its rounds over the weekend.
“As a coach, Shaka has a proven track record of success on the court,” Marquette University president Michael Lovell said. “He’s hard-working, he’s innovative, and he’s already been to the Final Four. I know he will be successful on the court at Marquette.