Shaka Smart Not Actually Marquette's New Coach, Despite TV Reports

But all might not be lost Bulls fans, and add another reach candidate to the list: We're hearing Shaka Smart of VCU will be getting serious consideration for the USF job as well. The Rams are playing late tonight against Stephen F. Austin, and

Shaka Smart is the most sought after head coaching candidate this offseason and for good reason. At just 36 years of age, he's already been to the Final Four, won the C.B.I., won at least 26 games in each of his five seasons, 

As Marquette University continues its search for a head basketball coach, it appears one candidate may have pulled himself out of consideration. According to reports from ESPN, VCU coach Shaka Smart committed himself to the school Monday and assured 

VCU head coach Shaka Smart smiles as the Rams near their victory over George Washington during their semifinals A10 tournament game at Brooklyn's Barclays Center Saturday, March 15, 2014.

Here's a sampling of Milwaukee newscasts from this evening. They all assert that current VCU head basketball coach Shaka Smart is taking over for Buzz Williams at Marquette. One problem: that's not true. Oh, sure