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Shaka Smart
Men's Basketball Head Coach
at Marquette University
• Milwaukee, WI
• NCAA DI

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14 Reviews
71% positive
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Marquette University • 4-year or above, Private not-for-profit • Milwaukee, WI
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Shaka Smart
Men's Basketball Head Coach

Marquette University

Smart As Smart Can Be Great Promoter Of Teamwork

Date: December 26, 2023

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"Smart relates well to players, coaches and fans. He is respectful of everyone, including the referees. Academics are high on his list and, as an alumnus, I strongly encourage that."
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Shaka Smart
Men's Basketball Head Coach

Marquette University

Loves To Play And Win The Game

Date: April 5, 2023

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"Is one of the most passionate coaches I've ever seen"
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Shaka Smart
Men's Basketball Head Coach

The University of Texas (Austin)

NCAA DI • N/A

Date: April 19, 2018

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4.2
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Shaka Smart
Men's Basketball Head Coach

The University of Texas (Austin)

NCAA DI • N/A

Date: April 19, 2018

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3.8
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"Even though I only had him for a year it was a great one. Learned a lot from him"
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Shaka Smart
Men's Basketball Head Coach

The University of Texas (Austin)

NCAA DI • N/A

Date: April 19, 2018

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4.0
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"Enjoy having him as a coach"
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Shaka Smart
Men's Basketball Head Coach

The University of Texas (Austin)

NCAA DI • N/A

Date: April 19, 2018

By Verified Athlete
4.2
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"No comments"
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Shaka Smart
Men's Basketball Head Coach

The University of Texas (Austin)

NCAA DI • N/A

Date: April 19, 2018

By Verified Athlete
4.2
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"Intense coach. But honesty is hard in college sports"
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Shaka Smart
Men's Basketball Head Coach

The University of Texas (Austin)

NCAA DI • N/A

Date: April 19, 2018

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3.8
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"Loved him. Everybody got their weaknesses"
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Shaka Smart
Men's Basketball Head Coach

The University of Texas (Austin)

NCAA DI • N/A

Date: April 19, 2018

By Verified Athlete
2.8
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"Really confusing coach. Did not know my role and decided to transfer"
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Shaka Smart
Men's Basketball Head Coach

The University of Texas (Austin)

NCAA DI • N/A

Date: April 19, 2018

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4.0
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"Great coach. Supportive"
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Shaka Smart
Men's Basketball Head Coach

The University of Texas (Austin)

NCAA DI • N/A

Date: April 8, 2018

By Verified Athlete
4.0
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Shaka Smart
Men's Basketball Head Coach

The University of Texas (Austin)

NCAA DI • N/A

Date: April 3, 2018

By Verified Athlete
4.6
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"My main man."
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Shaka Smart
Men's Basketball Head Coach

The University of Texas (Austin)

NCAA DI • N/A

Date: April 2, 2018

By Verified Athlete
3.2
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Shaka Smart
Men's Basketball Head Coach

The University of Texas (Austin)

NCAA DI • N/A

Date: January 13, 2016

By Verified Athlete
3.8
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