The 2010–11 Marquette Golden Eagles men's basketball

Marquette Golden Eagles men's basketball

The Marquette Golden Eagles Basketball team is the basketball team that represents Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The school's 1977 team, coached by Al McGuire, won the NCAA championship. Currently the team competes in the Big East Conference. It last played in the NCAA Division I...

 team represented Marquette University

Marquette University

Marquette University is a private, coeducational, Jesuit, Roman Catholic university located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Founded by the Society of Jesus in 1881, the school is one of 28 member institutions of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities...

 in the 2010–11 NCAA Division I men's basketball season

2010–11 NCAA Division I men's basketball season

The 2010–11 NCAA Division I men's basketball season began on November 8, 2010 with the preliminary games of the 2010 Coaches Vs. Cancer Classic, and ended with the 2011 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament's championship game on April 4, 2011 at Reliant Stadium in Houston...

. Marquette was coached by Buzz Williams

Buzz Williams

Brent "Buzz" Williams is the head coach of the men's basketball team of Marquette University. Williams took over as the school's 16th head basketball coach on April 7, 2008, following Tom Crean's departure to Indiana University...

 and played their home games at the Bradley Center

Bradley Center

The Bradley Center is an indoor arena, located on the northwest corner of North 4th and West State Streets, in Downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin....

 in Milwaukee, WI. The Golden Eagles are members of the Big East Conference

Big East Conference

The Big East Conference is a collegiate athletics conference consisting of sixteen universities in the eastern half of the United States. The conference's 17 members participate in 24 NCAA sports...

. They finished the season 22–15, 9–9 in Big East play and lost in the quarterfinals of the 2011 Big East Men's Basketball Tournament

2011 Big East Men's Basketball Tournament

-Championship Game:* Denotes Overtime Game-Rutgers–St. John's controversy:The second round St. John's-Rutgers game was criticized for poor officiating on the part of veteran officials Jim Burr, Tim Higgins, and Earl Walton. In the final play of the game, Justin Brownlee of St. John's stole an...

 to Louisville

2010–11 Louisville Cardinals men's basketball team

The 2010–11 Louisville Cardinals men's basketball team represented the University of Louisville during the college basketball season of 2010–2011. The team's head coach was Rick Pitino, who was in his tenth season. The season was the school's first in the newly constructed KFC Yum! Center and they...

. They received an at-large bid in the 2011 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament

2011 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament

The following sites were selected to host each round of the 2011 tournament:First Four*March 15 and 16**University of Dayton Arena, Dayton, OhioSecond and third rounds*March 17 and 19**Verizon Center, Washington, D.C....

 where they defeated Xavier

2010–11 Xavier Musketeers men's basketball team

The 2010–11 Xavier Musketeers men's basketball team represented Xavier University in the 2010–11 college basketball season. This was head coach Chris Mack's second season at Xavier. The Musketeers competed in the Atlantic 10 Conference and played their home games at the Cintas Center...

 in the second round and Syracuse

2010–11 Syracuse Orange men's basketball team

The 2010–11 Syracuse Orange men's basketball team represented Syracuse University in the 2010–11 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The head coach was Jim Boeheim, serving for his 35th year. The team played its home games at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, New York and are members of the Big...

 in the third round to advance to the Sweet Sixteen where they were defeated by North Carolina

2010–11 North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball team

-Season:UNC took part in the 2010 Puerto Rico Tip-Off and the ACC – Big Ten Challenge. The following schools will compete in 2010 Puerto Rico Tip-Off: Davidson, Hofstra, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Carolina, Vanderbilt, West Virginia and Western Kentucky...

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Preseason

On June 24, former Marquette star Lazar Hayward

Lazar Hayward

Lazar Miller Hayward is an American professional basketball player for the Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA. He was a college standout for Marquette University.-High school career:...

 was selected by the Washington Wizards

Washington Wizards

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 with the 30th pick of the first round of the 2010 NBA Draft

2010 NBA Draft

The 2010 NBA Draft was held on June 24, 2010 at the Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. The draft, which started at 7:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time , was broadcast in the United States on ESPN. In this draft, National Basketball Association teams took turns selecting amateur...

. Shortly thereafter, he along with Nemanja Bjelica

Nemanja Bjelica

Nemanja Bjelica is a Serbian professional basketball player. He is a 2.09 m tall small forward and he can also play as a point forward. He is currently playing for the Spanish team Caja Laboral.-Player profile:Although 2.09m tall, Bjelica is a shooter and small forward...

 were traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves

Minnesota Timberwolves

The Minnesota Timberwolves are an American professional basketball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They play in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . Founded in 1989, the team is currently owned by Glen Taylor...

 in exchange for Trevor Booker

Trevor Booker

Trevor Fitzgerald Booker is an American professional basketball player with the Washington Wizards of the National Basketball Association. He was the starting power forward at Clemson University prior to playing in the NBA...

 and Hamady Ndiaye.

On October 20, 2010, at Big East Media Day, Marquette was tied with Louisville for eighth place in the Big East Preseason Coaches' Poll, receiving 121 points.

Roster

#	Name	Height	Weight (lbs.)	Position	Class	Hometown	Previous Team(s)
0	Jamil Wilson	6'7"	210	F	So.	Racine, WI Racine, Wisconsin Racine is a city in and the county seat of Racine County, Wisconsin, United States. According to 2008 U.S. Census Bureau estimates, the city had a population of 82,196... , U.S. United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...	Horlick HS/University of Oregon University of Oregon -Colleges and schools:The University of Oregon is organized into eight schools and colleges—six professional schools and colleges, an Arts and Sciences College and an Honors College.- School of Architecture and Allied Arts :...
1	Darius Johnson-Odom Darius Johnson-Odom Darius Johnson-Odom, born in 1989, is an American basketball player for the Marquette Golden Eagles. Johnson-Odom was born in Raleigh, North Carolina and is currently a junior. He plays the shooting guard position. He stands at 6-2 and weighs in at 200 pounds. He wears the number 1...	6'2"	200	G	Jr.	Raleigh, NC Raleigh, North Carolina Raleigh is the capital and the second largest city in the state of North Carolina as well as the seat of Wake County. Raleigh is known as the "City of Oaks" for its many oak trees. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city's 2010 population was 403,892, over an area of , making Raleigh... , U.S. United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...	Wakefield HS Wakefield High School (Raleigh, North Carolina) Wakefield High School, is a Wake County public high school located in Raleigh, North Carolina. The school is situated next to Wakefield Elementary and Wakefield Middle schools.-Schedule:... /Hutchinson CC Hutchinson Community College Hutchinson Community College is a two-year college located in Hutchinson, Kansas. Its mascot is the Blue Dragon. Philadelphia Phillies reliever Mike Zagurski attended the school.-External links:*...
2	Vander Blue	6'4"	190	G	Fr.	Madison, WI Madison, Wisconsin Madison is the capital of the U.S. state of Wisconsin and the county seat of Dane County. It is also home to the University of Wisconsin–Madison.... , U.S. United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...	Madison Memorial HS
4	Reggie Smith	6'0"	175	G	Fr.	Chicago, IL Chicago Chicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois. With nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and the third most populous in the US, after New York City and Los Angeles... , U.S. United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...	Thornton Township HS Thornton Township High School Thornton Township High School, often simply referred to as Thornton is a public high school founded in 1899. The school is located in Harvey, Illinois one of the south suburbs of the city of Chicago, Illinois. The school is one of three schools administered by Thornton Township High Schools...
5	Junior Cadougan	6'1"	205	G	So.	Toronto, ON Toronto Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from... , Canada Canada Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...	Christian Life Center Academy
12	Erik Williams	6'7"	200	F	So.	Houston, TX, U.S. United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...	Cypress Springs HS Cypress Springs High School -About Cypress Springs:Cypress Springs High School, CSHS,or more knowingly as Cy-Springs is located at 7909 Fry Road, in Cypress, an unincorporated community in Harris County, Texas, with a ZIP code of 77433....
21	Joseph Fulce	6'7"	205	F	Sr.	Plano, TX Plano, Texas Plano is a city in the state of Texas, located mostly within Collin County. The city's population was 259,841 at the 2010 census, making it the ninth-largest city in Texas and the 71st most populous city in the United States. Plano is located within the metropolitan area commonly referred to as... , U.S. United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...	Plano Senior HS Plano Senior High School Plano Senior High School is a public secondary school in Plano, Texas, USA, serving students in grades 11–12. The school is part of the Plano Independent School District, with admission based primarily on the locations of students' homes... /Tyler JC Tyler Junior College Tyler Junior College is a two-year community college in Tyler, Texas, United States. TJC is one of the largest community colleges in Texas, with an enrollment of more than 12,000 credit students each year with an additional 20,000 continuing education enrollments annually. Its West Campus includes...
22	Jamail Jones	6'6"	210	F	Fr.	Atlanta, GA Atlanta, Georgia Atlanta is the capital and most populous city in the U.S. state of Georgia. According to the 2010 census, Atlanta's population is 420,003. Atlanta is the cultural and economic center of the Atlanta metropolitan area, which is home to 5,268,860 people and is the ninth largest metropolitan area in... , U.S. United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...	Montverde Academy Montverde Academy -Athletic Programs:...
23	Dwight Buycks	6'3"	190	G	Sr.	Milwaukee, WI, U.S. United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...	Bay View HS Bay View High School Bay View High School is a high school located in Bay View, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It is part of the Milwaukee Public Schools. Academic specialties include law, mathematics/science, and construction.Address: 2751 South Lenox St... /Indian Hills CC Indian Hills Community College Indian Hills Community College is a two-year public community college, with campuses located in Ottumwa, Iowa and Centerville, Iowa. I.H.C.C. serves both traditional residential students and commuter students.-History:...
25	Dave Singleton	6'4"	190	G	Jr.	Coatesville, PA Coatesville, Pennsylvania Coatesville is the only city in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 13,100 at the 2010 census. Coatesville is approximately 39 miles west of Philadelphia.... , U.S. United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...	Hill School/High Point University High Point University High Point University is a private liberal arts university in High Point, North Carolina, USA, affiliated with the United Methodist Church.- Beginnings :...
32	Jae Crowder Jae Crowder Jae Crowder is an American college basketball player. Listed at 6'6" , the forward currently plays for the Marquette Golden Eagles in the Big East Conference....	6'6"	225	F	Jr.	Villa Rica, GA Villa Rica, Georgia Villa Rica is a city in Carroll and Douglas Counties in the U.S. state of Georgia. The population was 4,134 at the 2000 census. By the 2010 census, the population had grown to 13,956. The estimated growth was around 211.34%... , U.S. United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...	Villa Rica HS Villa Rica High School Villa Rica High School is a high school located in Villa Rica, Georgia. The athletic teams are known as the Wildcats.-Athletics:Villa Rica High School has a rich history of athletics. Seasoned in Baseball, Basketball, and Football. Football is the prominent sport at Villa Rica... /Howard College Howard College Howard College is a community college with its main campus in Big Spring, Texas and branch campuses in San Angelo and Lamesa....
33	Jimmy Butler Jimmy Butler (basketball) Jimmy Butler is an American basketball player who plays for the Chicago Bulls. He was selected in the 2011 NBA Draft as the 30th and last pick in the first round by the Chicago Bulls.-Early life and high school:...	6'6"	215	G/F	Sr.	Tomball, TX Tomball, Texas Tomball is a city in Harris county in the U.S. state of Texas, a part of the Houston metropolitan area. The population was 9,089 at the 2000 census. In 1907, the community of Peck was renamed Tomball. The city are named for local congressman Thomas Henry Ball, who had a major role in the... , U.S. United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...	Tomball HS Tomball High School Tomball Senior High School is an accredited public high school in the city of Tomball, Texas. Until 2011, it was the only high school in the Tomball Independent School District, which serves nearly 9,500 students... /Tyler JC Tyler Junior College Tyler Junior College is a two-year community college in Tyler, Texas, United States. TJC is one of the largest community colleges in Texas, with an enrollment of more than 12,000 credit students each year with an additional 20,000 continuing education enrollments annually. Its West Campus includes...
42	Chris Otule	6'10"	250	C Center (basketball) The center, colloquially known as the five or the post, is one of the standard positions in a regulation basketball game. The center is normally the tallest player on the team, and often has a great deal of strength and body mass as well...	So.	Richmond, TX Richmond, Texas -Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 11,081 people, 3,413 households, and 2,628 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,975.4 people per square mile . There were 3,595 housing units at an average density of 965.3 per square mile... , U.S. United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...	Fort Bend HS Fort Bend Independent School District The Fort Bend Independent School District, also known as Fort Bend ISD or FBISD, is a school district system in the U.S. state of Texas based in the city of Sugar Land....
45	Robert Frozena	6'1"	190	G	Sr.	Sherwood, WI Sherwood, Wisconsin Sherwood is a village in Calumet County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,550 at the 2000 census. The historical unincorporated community of High Cliff is located within present-day Sherwood.-Geography:... , U.S. United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...	St. Mary Central HS St. Mary Central High School (Neenah, Wisconsin) St. Mary Central High School is a private, Roman Catholic high school in Neenah, Wisconsin. It operates within the Diocese of Green Bay. It is the only high school in the Twin City Catholic Educational System, which also operates three elementary schools and one middle school.-History:Although...
54	Davante Gardner	6'8"	290	G	Fr.	Suffolk, VA Suffolk, Virginia Suffolk is the largest city by area in Virginia, United States, and is located in the Hampton Roads metropolitan area. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 84,585. Its median household income was $57,546.-History:... , U.S. United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...	Kings Fork HS

Schedule

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! colspan=9|2011 Big East Men's Basketball Tournament

2011 Big East Men's Basketball Tournament

-Championship Game:* Denotes Overtime Game-Rutgers–St. John's controversy:The second round St. John's-Rutgers game was criticized for poor officiating on the part of veteran officials Jim Burr, Tim Higgins, and Earl Walton. In the final play of the game, Justin Brownlee of St. John's stole an...

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!colspan=9|2011 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament

2011 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament

The following sites were selected to host each round of the 2011 tournament:First Four*March 15 and 16**University of Dayton Arena, Dayton, OhioSecond and third rounds*March 17 and 19**Verizon Center, Washington, D.C....