Jay Biggerstaff Imagn Images Bates committed to Texas instead. The Longhorns released him from his commitment when coach Shaka Smart left Austin, and Bates signed with Indiana. He transferred to ...

Smart gives a different book to each of the Golden Eagles' players around the holidays, and they are often motivational in ...

Marquette men's basketball coach Shaka Smart always talks about what he's learned from mentors. George Raveling is a famous basketball name that Smart mentions frequently. Billy Donovan is another.

More:Marquette men's basketball players pool together some NIL money to give to walk-ons So with some quiet time, Lucas was planning on cracking open a book that MU head coach Shaka Smart had ...