Shaka Dingani Smart (born April 8, 1977) is an American men's college basketball coach and former college basketball player. He is the current head men's basketball coach at Marquette University. He married his wife Maya Payne Smart in 2006 and had his daughter Zora in 2011.

1 day ago · Marquette basketball head coach Shaka Smart made a striking admission after the Golden Eagles' 70-64 loss to St John's. The clash between the No. 11 and No. 12 teams in the country was highly ...

Dec 14, 2024 · After missing half of the first half because of foul trouble — after dutifully overseeing a 10-0 run which put the Golden Eagles ahead by double-digits — Jones has to sit some more. “First of all, he needs to not foul,” head coach Shaka Smart said.

Jan 8, 2025 · Marquette Golden Eagles Coach Shaka Smart Expects Intense Game vs Huskies – ‘2 Big East Teams Going After It at a High Level’

In his first season with the Golden Eagles in 2021-22, Smart helped guide the program to a 19-win campaign, a NCAA tournament appearance and multiple team and individual accomplishments. Marquette earned a top-25 ranking after seven-straight BIG EAST victories and also claimed six wins against top-25 opponents, including three-straight ...

Mar 29, 2024 · Shaka Smart spent six seasons at Texas before becoming Marquette's coach. Here's what you need to know about why Smart left Texas for the Golden Eagles bench.

Mar 28, 2024 · Shaka Smart has Marquette back in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16. Here's what to know about the Golden Eagles coach.

Mar 16, 2023 · How many more nets can head coach Shaka Smart and the Marquette Golden Eagles cut down this season? After winning both the Big East regular season and tournament titles , Smart's team...

6 days ago · UConn men's basketball coach Dan Hurley has always speaks highly of Marquette coach Shaka Smart, who has built program from ground up. ... It extends to the Golden Eagles' fan base. Last season, as the Huskies finished off a 74-67 win over Marquette in Milwaukee, ...

Jun 6, 2023 · Smart is now under contract with the Golden Eagles through 2030. It was only a matter of time. On Tuesday, Marquette announced that Shaka Smart’s contract as head coach of the men’s...