MARQUETTE GOLDEN EAGLES MEN'S BASKETBALL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Shaka Smart has inherited a Marquette program struggling to find consistency in the Big East Conference, with the Golden Eagles posting a 9-17 overall record through the season while averaging 76.0 points per game in a defensive battle where opponents score 77.7 nightly. The home court at Fiserv Forum has been a bright spot at 9-7, yet the road woes tell a troubling story—Milwaukee's squad hasn't recorded a single away victory this season, dropping all 10 contests away from the 16,000-capacity venue on Milwaukee's lakefront. Within the conference slate, Marquette sits at 4-9, indicating the defending 1881-founded institution of 11,373 students struggles against elite Big East competition in January and February.
Smart's roster of 17 players must improve defensive efficiency and road-game execution as the season progresses deeper into conference play. The 4-9 conference record suggests Marquette remains mathematically alive for postseason consideration but faces an uphill climb given the 0-10 away mark that has been a consistent liability. With point differential hovering near even (76.0 PPG versus 77.7 allowed), the Golden Eagles' path forward requires strong Fiserv Forum performances while finding ways to compete effectively in hostile environments.
KEY FACTS
| School | Marquette University |
| Sport | Men's Basketball |
| Conference | Big East Conference |
| Division | D1 |
| Location | Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
| Venue | Fiserv Forum |
| Head Coach | Shaka Smart |
ROSTER (2025-26)
| # | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 42 | Braeden Brenn | F |
| 8 | Joshua Clark | F |
| 12 | Ben Gold | F |
| 18 | Caedin Hamilton | F |
| 0 | Nigel James Jr. | G |
| 22 | Sean Jones | G |
| 41 | Jonah Lucas | G |
| 21 | Ian Miletic | F |
| 5 | Tre Norman | G |
| 40 | Casey O'Malley | G |
| 9 | Damarius Owens | F |
| 13 | Royce Parham | F |
| 6 | Sheek Pearson | F |
| 35 | Michael Phillips II | F |
| 2 | Chase Ross | G |
| 10 | Adrien Stevens | G |
| 1 | Nash Walker | G |
SEASON RECORD
12-20
Overall
10-10
Home
2-10
Away
6-11
Conference
75.2 PPG / 75.8 Opp PPG
SCHEDULE (2025-26)
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4 | UAlbany Great Danes | W 80-53 |
| Nov 6 | Southern Jaguars | W 100-82 |
| Nov 9 | Indiana Hoosiers | L 77-100 |
| Nov 13 | Little Rock Trojans | W 89-49 |
| Nov 15 | Maryland Terrapins | L 82-89 |
| Nov 20 | Dayton Flyers | L 71-77 |
| Nov 22 | Central Michigan Chippewas | W 85-71 |
| Nov 28 | Oklahoma Sooners | L 74-75 |
| Dec 3 | Valparaiso Beacons | W 75-72 |
| Dec 6 | Wisconsin Badgers | L 76-96 |
| Dec 13 | Purdue Boilermakers | L 59-79 |
| Dec 18 | Georgetown Hoyas | L 69-78 |
| Dec 21 | Creighton Bluejays | L 63-84 |
| Dec 31 | Seton Hall Pirates | L 73-79 |
| Jan 4 | UConn Huskies | L 57-73 |
| Jan 8 | Xavier Musketeers | W 66-65 |
| Jan 10 | Villanova Wildcats | L 73-76 |
| Jan 13 | St. John's Red Storm | L 68-92 |
| Jan 17 | DePaul Blue Demons | L 75-80 |
| Jan 19 | Providence Friars | W 105-104 |
| Jan 24 | Butler Bulldogs | L 76-87 |
| Jan 28 | Creighton Bluejays | W 86-62 |
| Jan 31 | Seton Hall Pirates | L 64-69 |
| Feb 7 | Butler Bulldogs | W 70-55 |
| Feb 11 | Villanova Wildcats | L 74-77 |
| Feb 14 | Xavier Musketeers | L 88-96 |
| Feb 19 | St. John's Red Storm | L 70-76 |
| Feb 25 | Georgetown Hoyas | W 76-60 |
| Mar 1 | DePaul Blue Demons | L 51-62 |
| Mar 5 | Providence Friars | W 78-56 |
| Mar 7 | UConn Huskies | W 68-62 |
| Mar 11 | Xavier Musketeers | L 87-89 |
ANALYTICS
-0.6
Pt Diff
L1
Streak
53.4%
SOS
#15
T-Rank
Barthag: 0.9068
115.4
Adj O
94.7
Adj D
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Wisconsin Men's Basketball ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does Marquette Men's Basketball compete in?
- Marquette Golden Eagles Men's Basketball competes in the BIG EAST Conference conference at the NCAA D1 level.
- Where does Marquette play men's basketball home games?
- Marquette Men's Basketball plays home games at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, WI.
- Who is the head coach of Marquette Men's Basketball?
- The head coach of Marquette Golden Eagles Men's Basketball is Shaka Smart.
- When was Marquette Men's Basketball program established?
- The establishment date for Marquette Men's Basketball is not currently available.