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Wade didn’t play as a freshman because of academic issues; he was a partial qualifier coming out of high school. [1]
“I’m excited, because this is something that doesn’t happen to a lot of players, especially a player like me who didn’t finish,” said Wade, who left Marquette after his junior year. [2]
And before all that, the Miami Heat star will receive a big honor: His Marquette jersey is being retired. [3]
“In a short period of time, Dwyane Wade has made an impact across the world with his ability as a basketball player, but more importantly as a human being,” Marquette head coach Tom Crean said. [2]
Marquette has also retired three other numbers: 11, for the Apollo 11 crew; 38, for the years Robert Weingart served as athletic director; and 77 for coach Al McGuire, who led the school to the 1977 national championship. [...] You do not have the correct version of the Flash Player Plugin. [1]
The point is that if someone’s played really well for an NBA team for an extended period (as in, like, REALLY well. [4]
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A ceremony is set for Saturday afternoon in Milwaukee, where Wade’s No. 3 will be hoisted at halftime of the Golden Eagles’ game with Providence. [...] In his final year at Marquette, Wade — the MVP of last year’s NBA finals, where he led the Heat to their first championship by beating the Dallas Mavericks in six games — set a school record, scoring 710 points. [2]
Lets hope B-Easy turns out to be a great player for this franchise. [5]
In his final year at Marquette, Wade - the MVP of last year’s NBA finals, where he led the Heat to their first championship by beating the Dallas Mavericks in six games - set a school record, scoring 710 points. [1]
But in his two on-court seasons at Marquette, the Golden Eagles were 53-13 and reached the 2003 Final Four — their first trip to the national semifinals since 1977. [2]
But in his two on-court seasons at Marquette, the Golden Eagles were 53-13 and reached the 2003 Final Four - their first trip to the national semifinals since 1977. [1]
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[1] NBA.com Marquette Set to Retire Wade’s Jersey
[2] Marquette to retire Heat star’s jersey on Saturday - Men’s College …
[3] Marquette set to retire Wade’s jersey - NBA - CBSSports.com Basketball
[4] ShamSports.com: NBA Retired jersey numbers
[5] Retired Jerseys - Page 2 - Message Board Basketball Forum - InsideHoops