NCAA: Marquette fires Steve Wojciechowski - Yahoo Sports You might. Steve Wojciechowski Coaching Record | College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com Steve Wojciechowski Born: August 11, 1976 Alma Mater: Duke (1998) As Player: 135 G, 5.4 PPG, Duke ( Full Record) Career Record (major schools): 7 Years, 128-95, .574 W-L% School: Marquette (128-95) Conference Champion: 0 Times (Reg. Duke posted a 27-6 ledger for the year and captured the ACC Tournament title with wins over Virginia, N.C. State and Georgia Tech on consecutive days. He also had a string of 18 consecutive made field goals (second most in Duke history) during the year with seven of those coming from behind the three-point stripe. twitter. Find the rest here. Marquette returned to the NCAA tournament in 2016-17, thanks in large part to one of the most productive offensive attacks in the country. That was certainly erased with the 2001 championship.. Steve Wojciechowski - Assistant Coach - Staff Directory ), 0 Times (Tourn. 2 transfer Max Abmas commits to Texas, Shaka Smart named Marquette basketball coach, Five-star prospect Holland decommits from Texas, Longhorns add former Oral Roberts star Max Abmas, Bryant, No. They just wanted me to explore all my options and not close any doors that hadnt opened yet.. The Golden Eagles fired Wojciechowski on Friday . March 19, 2021 4:17 PM PT. Wojciechowski's time at Marquette has been up and down, highlighted by two NCAA appearances and a trip to the NIT quarterfinals. Wojciechowski also failed to advance beyond the first round of the NCAA Tournament during two appearances with the Golden Eagles in 2017 and 2019. COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO (8/4/22) - USA Basketball announced today that Alex Jensen (Utah Jazz) will coach the 2022 USA Basketball AmeriCup Team, which is set to compete at the 2022 FIBA. Record includes games as coach of major schools, and does not reflect forfeits or vacated games. New Marquette coaching staff hits the recruiting trail steve wojciechowski next coaching job - diyalab.com For the 2005-06 season, Williams was again named the NABCs National Defensive Player of the Year as well as a first team All-American. Defense and rebounding was key for the Blue Devils who had one of the nations top defenses, holding opponents to 61.0 points per game, and ranked 14th out of 334 teams in rebounding margin. Since starting the Big East season 12-2 in 2018-19, Wojciechowski was just 16-25 in conference games. The program's pinnacle under Wojciechowski came during the 2018-19 season when Marquette started 23-4 and rose to No. Wojciechowski is a native of Severna Park, Md., and a first-generation college student, having earned a bachelor's degree in sociology from Duke in 1998. "Maya, Zora and I are absolutely thrilled to join the Marquette family," Smart said. FILE - In this March 10, 2021, file photo, Marquette coach Steve Wojciechowski, left, watches the team play, while Koby McEwen (25) heads to the bench after fouling out of the game during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Georgetown in the Big East conference tournament in New York. While the change for Smart may seem like a lateral move to some, it would free him from near-constant scrutiny and allow him to return to his home state. Marquette was positioned for its third NCAA tournament appearance in four years in 2019-20 and fourth-straight postseason trip overall. It is a homecoming for Smart, who graduated. Marquette head coach Steve Wojciechowski has received a contract extension that runs through the 2023-24 season, the team announced Monday.. He set a school-record with 60 dunks on the year and shot 57.2 percent (143-of-250) from the field. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament and the Maui Invitational in 2011-12. "I'm grateful to President Lovell and Bill Scholl for entrusting me with the growth and development of this storied basketball program and the student-athletes who make it so special. Wojo was 128-95 at Marquette, which isnt awful, but was just 0-2 in the NCAA and 4-6 in the Big East. I want to thank Steve for his dedication to our student-athletes, and for how he represented our men's basketball program and the university. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: collegebasketball | pageType: stories | He made the transition so much easier, John said. That was certainly erased with the 2001 championship.. March 19 (UPI) --Marquette University has fired men's basketball coach Steve Wojciechowski after seven seasons.The Golden Eagles ended the 2020-21 season with a 13-14 overall record and 8-11 mark . Duke had a rather dramatic beginning to the offseason which swung those doors wide open. Carton struggled to generate momentum in the Big East. This year's squad showed flashes of promise with nonconference victories over Wisconsin and North Carolina. John and the Marquette head coach spoke with Krzyzewski at the edge of the court, No. His winning percentage of 0.574 is also the worst since Dukiet and the worst by any non-Dukiet head coach since the 1960s. The move leaves two of the most prominent programs in the Big 12 searching for new coaches after rival Oklahoma saw coach Lon Kruger announced his retirement Thursday. He was a point guard and fed the big men the ball a lot so he knows where the ball is supposed to be and where we are supposed to be posting up, said Williams. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Then the schools AD, Bill Scholl, cited the classic philosophical differences. Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA (select parishes)/MA/MD/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OH/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Marquette finished this season 13-14 (8-11 Big East). On the road to the championship, the Blue Devils also won the ACC Tournament, the ACC Regular Season and NIT Season Tip-Off titles. We're going to have to raise some more money. 10 in the AP Top 25 poll before securing a No. He helped develop one of Dukes most versatile inside players ever as Josh McRoberts was one of only two players in the country to average over 10.0 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 2.0 blocks per game. Wojciechowski also failed to advance beyond the first round of the NCAA. But Wojciechowski could never establish consistency with the Golden Eagles, finishing with a 128-95 record. And since John wears the same number as Wojciechowski, maybe another white number 12 jersey will be giving the head coach a bear hug following both of their final Duke-North Carolina games at Cameron this March. But alongside scoring whiz Markus Howard and Sam Hauser, Marquette reached the NCAA tournament just once with John on the roster, only to get eviscerated by Ja Morant-led Murray State in a first round upset loss. You didn't really have to sell [Krzyzewski] on Theo, and everything that we thought he would be in terms of leadershipthe physical inside presence, he's done that and more. But it was the 1997-98 season that completed Dukes journey back to the top of college basketball. Steve Wojciechowski has been relieved of his duties as head coach after seven seasons. But scoring a season-low 52 points in an upset loss to Abilene Christian marked yet another bitter end. MU's roster was led by Markus Howard, a consensus First Team All-American and one of the best players not only in Marquette history, but collegiate basketball. He averaged 16.5 points and 7.7 rebounds per game on his way to earning honorable mention All-America honors by the Associated Press. Kelly went on to earn honorable mention All-ACC honors despite appearing in just five league games. Wojciechowski saw one of his former teammates and pupils, Shane Battier, earn the consensus National Player of the Year award as well as National Defensive Player of the Year for the third consecutive season. Marquettehas fired men's basketball coach Steve Wojciechowski after the Golden Eagles posted a 13-14 record this season in his seventh season on the job, the school announced Friday. He never led MU to any postseason success, going 0-2 in the NCAA Tournament and 4-6 in the Big East tournament. Carrawell specialized in working with bigs at Marquette following a playing career that had him bouncing from one city to another around Europe, Australia, Venezuela and the NBAs Developmental League nearly every season. Marquette confirmed Friday that it had hired Smart as its new men's. He really helped me improve and grow as a player and as a person.. and blocks (1.6 bpg. After a standout playing career at Duke that included National Defensive Player of the Year honors in 1998, Steve Wojciechowski returned as an assistant coach for Mike Krzyzewski in 1999-2000. Working primarily with Dukes inside players, Wojciechowskis second year was even better as the Blue Devils won the national championship in 2001, while also capturing the ACC regular season and tournament crowns and posting a 35-4 record. Since Wojciechowski joined the Duke staff, the Blue Devils have posted an incredible 441-92 record, won nine ACC Tournament championships and claimed the ACC regular season championship five times. Theres no telling yet where the career of Steve Wojciechowski will go from here. Smart is from Madison, Wisconsin. Expectations were high when MU hired Wojciechowski in April 2014 for his first head-coaching job after 15 seasons as an assistant at traditional power Duke, where he was also a point guard from 1994-98. He was a point guard and fed the big men the ball a lot so he knows where the ball is supposed to be and where we are supposed to be posting up, said Williams. The Golden Eagles competed in the postseason for the second-straight year in 2017-18, advancing to the quarterfinals of the National Invitation Tournament (NIT). Notable Offspring: Mike Brey, Chris Collins, Steve Wojciechowski. Marquette fires coach Steve Wojciechowski, former Duke assistant - WNCT section: | slug: marquette-fires-coach-steve-wojciechowski-after-seven-seasons-leading-golden-eagles-program | sport: collegebasketball | route: article_single.us | Marquette Head Coach Search: Latest Updates and Rumors After Buzz Dukes post trio of Ryan Kelly, Mason Plumlee and Miles Plumlee helped guide the Blue Devils to a 27-7 record, No. Marquette has fired head men's basketball coach Steve Wojciechowski after seven seasons. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & resort (KS). McRoberts went on to earn second team All-ACC recognition. Wojciechowski has USA Basketball experience as both a coach and a player. The Blue Devils went 26-7 in 2002-03, won their league-record fifth consecutive ACC Tournament title and advanced to the Sweet 16 for the sixth straight season. 1 ranking in both major polls following the regular season. A Marquette man - OnMilwaukee They moved there on July 29, 2014. Wojo is a terrific coach and was instrumental in my development at Duke, said Plumlee. John wasnt even born until six months after that iconic senior night moment for Wojciechowski when the top-ranked Blue Devils sank the Tar Heels in front of a raucous Cameron crowd, but his path to Duke was just beginning when he became a Golden Eagle. Grading college basketball's coaching hires for 2021-22 - 247Sports The date is Feb. 28, 1998. Steve Wojciechowski Is Out Of The Game For Now, And He's Fine With That His experience has led him into a crucial role for Krzyzewski and Carrawell, as a mentor to younger bigs Williams and Banchero and as one of the two players on this roster to have NCAA tournament experience. A shocking development surfaced in the world of college basketball Friday morning when CBS Sports' Jon Rothstein first reported that sixth-year Texas head coach . Twenty-three years later, Duke hauled in graduate transfer Theo John, one of Wojciechowski's players from his time coaching at Marquette. Also, his energy and passion for the game are unmatched.. The other starter on the inside, senior Lance Thomas, was named to the ACC All-Defensive team by the coaches and the media. Do you have a blog? During his sophomore year, Wojciechowski appeared in all 31 games as the Blue Devils went 18-13 and earned a trip back to the NCAA Tournament. Sam landed at Virginia and Joey at Michigan State. He previously played and coached under head coach Mike Krzyzewski at Duke University. During his tenure, the Blue Devils posted an incredible 441-92 record and competed in the NCAA tournament every year. When you dont win one, there is a part of you that feels some emptiness. Well my original decision was to play professionally. All rights reserved, The All 22 - An Inside Look at Duke Football. Scheyer was hired as an assistant after the 2013-14 season, when Steve Wojciechowski took the Marquette head coaching job, and moved up to associate head coach, along with Nate James, when. The son of a longshoreman in Baltimore. The Duke coach's tree is a little more, shall we say, "incestual . Steven M. Wojciechowski, a former basketball coach at Marquette University, lives on a farm on the southern edge of Mequon with his wife, Lindsay Alder, a registered nurse, and their two sons. Carrawell reached out following the conclusion of the season and the student remained committed to his teacher for a final year of college basketball. The home-run hires would be John Beilein, who had collegiate success before a brief stint with the Cleveland Cavaliers last season, or Loyola Chicago's Porter Moser, who will be a hot name on the coaching carousel this off-season. Hes like a fireball of energy, said Sanders, who was named Dukes Defensive MVP following his senior season. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Following a difficult freshman campaign in which the Blue Devils went 13-18, Wojciechowski helped pace the program to a 74-26 mark over the next three seasons. "After a thorough evaluation of our program over the last week, which included multiple conversations with Steve, I concluded that now is the right time for a new leader of our storied program," said Marquette athletic director Bill Scholl in a statement. After a standout playing career at Duke that included National Defensive Player of the Year honors in 1998, Steve Wojciechowski returned as an assistant coach for Mike Krzyzewski in 1999-2000. 1 finish in the final Associated Press poll. Wojciechowski played a major role in the resurgence of Duke basketball over his last three years as a collegian. 1 Syracuse on Feb. 22. Wojciechowski also served as court coach and scout for the USA Basketball Men's National Team. So this time around, almost 24 years after Wojciechowskis concluding moment at Cameron, it will be Theo Johns story to tell as he wraps up another prolific career wearing Dukes number 12. During his freshman year, John played in nearly every game and averaged a modest 3.9 points and 2.3 rebounds per contest while acting as a defensive stalwart with 26 blocks on the year. Still, there were high expectations for the 2019-20 season. Kelly made 27 starts and ranked in the top 10 in the ACC in blocks (52). All Rights Reserved. Marquette hires Steve Wojciechowski - ABC7 New York The 79-63 win over UT Martin at the BMO Harris Bradley Center was his first as a head coach at the NCAA Division I level. For Steve Wojciechowski, aka Wojo, that endeavor is a full-time job these days. To most, no news is bad news since schools don't necessarily announce non-firings.