Shaka Smart and Marquette men’s basketball have landed their second class of 2025 recruit. Nigel James announced his verbal commitment to the Golden Eagles Tuesday afternoon on the 247Sports College Basketball Show live from Peach Jam in Augusta, Georgia. James, a 6-foot-1 guard out of Glen Head, New York, is ranked as the 88th best recruit in 247Sports composite rankings. A … [Read more...] about Nigel James joins Marquette’s 2025 recruiting class
Tyler Kolek lands with New York Knicks after trade
Tyler Kolek’s NBA journey is complete. He started as an unheralded recruit from Cumberland, Rhode Island and worked his way up to Two-time Consensus All-American. Now he has taken the final step on the road to becoming a professional. The 6-foot-3 point guard was picked at No. 34 by the Portland Trail Blazers in the second round of the NBA draft, but was immediately traded to t … [Read more...] about Tyler Kolek lands with New York Knicks after trade
Oso Ighodaro drafted by hometown Phoenix Suns
Oso Ighodaro is going back home. Ighodaro, who hails from Chandler, Arizona, is going to be a Phoenix Sun, who picked him at No. 40 in the second round of the NBA draft via a trade with the New York Knicks. “A winner,” Ighodaro said about what the Suns can expect out of him. “Someone that cares about everything that goes into winning. Great teammate, a great person and a hard wo … [Read more...] about Oso Ighodaro drafted by hometown Phoenix Suns
Marquette lands first class of 2025 commitment
Marquette men’s basketball head coach Shaka Smart landed his first commitment from the class of 2025. Ian Miletic announced his commitment to the Golden Eagles Wednesday afternoon. The 6-foot-7 forward from Rolling Meadows, Illinois, has been tabbed as a three star prospect by 247Sports. 100% committed pic.twitter.com/hsUDbwSQgI — Ian Miletic (@Ian7Miletic) June 12, 202 … [Read more...] about Marquette lands first class of 2025 commitment
Marquette athletic director Bill Scholl retiring after 10 years
After serving 10 years as the Marquette athletic director, Bill Scholl announced Tuesday he would retire once the university names a successor, following a national search. “It has been an honor to work at such a special place surrounded by remarkable people,” Scholl said in a release from Marquette Athletics. “I am most proud of our student-athletes, who have excelled not only … [Read more...] about Marquette athletic director Bill Scholl retiring after 10 years