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

CLEVELAND — One graduation party with one coach changed the perspective of Shaka ... four at Marquette. The reason is Akron. ...

This is the last dance for Marquette men's basketball seniors Stevie Mitchell, Kam Jones, David Joplin and walk-on Cam Brown. Those players arrived at MU with head coach Shaka Smart and are called ...

New Mexico coach Richard Pitino knows who to ask for a good scouting report on the Marquette men's basketball ... Pitino has some other ties with Shaka Smart MU head coach Shaka Smart detailed ...

Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Here's how to get tickets for Marquette's first-round game against New Mexico. This is Shaka Smart's fourth trip with Marquette to the NCAA tournament.