Shaka Smart is an American college basketball coach, currently the head coach at Marquette University. Before coaching, Smart was also a college basketball player. He married Maya Payne Smart in 2006 and has a daughter, Zora, born in 2011.
On April 8, 1977, Shaka Dingani Smart was born in Madison, Wisconsin. He is now a college basketball coach and former player.
In the 2018–19 season, Smart led Texas to a National Invitation Tournament championship, the school's first since 1978.
In 1994, Shaka Smart's father was not supportive and left the family, marking a personal challenge during his upbringing.
In 1999, Shaka Smart was named to the USA Today All-USA Academic Team, recognizing his achievements both academically and athletically.
In 1999, Shaka Smart's coaching career began as an assistant coach at California University of Pennsylvania, starting his journey in collegiate basketball coaching.
In 2006, Shaka Smart married Maya Payne Smart, marking a significant personal relationship milestone.
In 2008, Shaka Smart campaigned for Barack Obama in Florida, showcasing his political involvement.
In 2009, Shaka Smart was hired as the head coach of Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), marking a significant career advancement.
In 2010, Shaka Smart coached the Rams to a 23–11 record and played in their second consecutive Colonial Athletic Association championship game, though they lost to Old Dominion.
In 2011, Shaka Smart and his wife welcomed their daughter, Zora, into the world, marking a significant family milestone.
In 2011, Shaka Smart led VCU on a remarkable run in the NCAA tournament, upsetting several higher-ranked teams to reach the Final Four, eventually losing to Butler in the semifinal game. Following this success, he signed an eight-year contract extension with VCU.
In 2011, Shaka Smart rose to prominence by leading Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) to its first and only Final Four appearance in the NCAA tournament, marking a significant career milestone.
In 2012, Shaka Smart campaigned for Barack Obama in Virginia, continuing his political engagement.
In January 2013, Shaka Smart achieved a career milestone, becoming the second-youngest coach to win 100 games, marking a significant achievement in his coaching career.
In 2015, Shaka Smart became the head coach of the University of Texas men's basketball team, marking a significant transition in his coaching career.
In May 2017, Shaka Smart received a commitment from Mohamed Bamba, the second-ranked overall player in the 2017 recruiting class, to play at Texas.
In 2018, Shaka Smart led the Longhorns to a 19–15 record, but the team lost in the first round of the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament to the University of Nevada in overtime, marking a setback in the tournament.
In March 2021, Shaka Smart ended a three-season absence from the NCAA tournament. The Longhorns were given the No. 3 seed in the NCAA tournament and were defeated by Abilene Christian University in the first round. Shortly afterwards, Smart left Texas.
In March 2021, Shaka Smart was hired by Marquette University to replace Steve Wojciechowski as the Golden Eagles' head coach, marking a new chapter in his coaching career.
At the close of the 2022-23 season, Smart won the Henry Iba Award as the national coach of the year.
In 2015, Shaka Smart received a contract extension, which would keep him at Texas through the 2022-23 season.
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