Shaka Smart's first NCAA Division I assistant job was at Akron for Keith Dambrot, who coached LeBron James in high school.

Keith Dambrot and a LeBron James graduation party in Akron showed Marquette college basketball coach Shaka Smart the ...

Marquette Golden Eagles head coach Shaka Smart looks on during the first half against the St. John's Red Storm at Fiserv Forum. / Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images Shaka Smart has had quite the journey ...

Marquette faltered in the final few minutes against New Mexico, and Shaka Smart admits that one of the Lobos' stars gave him trouble.

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CLEVELAND — One graduation party with one coach changed the perspective of Shaka Smart’s life ... More importantly, Smart learned success off the court is what matters most.