====== Marquette Men's Basketball Awards Banquet ======

===== 2009 Awards Banquet =====
The Marquette University men's basketball program recognized the accomplishments of the 2008-09 squad at the team's annual postseason banquet.\\

Nearly 600 people attended the standing-room-only event, which included an awards presentation, highlight video and comments from head coach [[Buzz Williams]].\\

Seven different players claimed the 11 awards handed out during the evening. Seniors [[Dominic James]], [[Wesley Matthews]] and [[Jerel McNeal]] each garnered a pair of accolades, as did junior [[Lazar Hayward]].

===== 2010 Awards Banquet =====

Over 500 people attended the Marquette University men's basketball team banquet at the Al McGuire Center, honoring the accomplishments of the 2009-10 squad in a new "awards show" format.\\

Following a social period allowing fans the ability to interact with all of the players and coaches, including the opportunity for autographs and photos, the group gathered to view the season highlight video and awards presentation.\\

Steve "The Homer" True, the radio voice of the Golden Eagles, served as the evening's host. Each award had a presenter, three nominees and a winner. A number of the accolades had video highlights to support each of the players nominated.\\

The evening concluded with remarks from head coach [[Buzz Williams]].\\


===== Awards =====

=== Most Valuable Performer Award ===
**2009-2010** - [[Lazar Hayward]]\\
**2008-2009** - [[Jerel McNeal]]\\
**2006-2007** - [[Jerel McNeal]]

=== Hank Raymonds Sportsmanship Award ===
**2009-2010** - [[Junior Cadougan]]\\
**2008-2009** - [[David Cubillan]]\\
**2007-2008** - [[Ousmane Barro]]

=== Dwyane Wade Legacy of Leadership Award ===
**2009-2010** - [[David Cubillan]]\\
**2008-2009** - [[Dominic James]]

=== "Rebounding Effort" Award ===
**2009-2010** - [[Lazar Hayward]]\\
**2008-2009** - [[Lazar Hayward]]\\

=== Chairman of the Boards Award ===
**2007-2008** - [[Lazar Hayward]]\\
**2006-2007** - [[Ousmane Barro]]

=== "Create for Others" Award ===
**2009-2010** - [[Maurice Acker]]\\
**2008-2009** - [[Dominic James]]\\

=== Most Assists Award ===
**2007-2008** - [[Dominic James]]\\
**2006-2007** - [[Dominic James]]

=== Sixth Man Of The Year Award === 
**2009-2010** - [[Dwight Buycks]]\\

=== Marquette "Super Sub" Award === 
**2008-2009** - [[Jimmy Butler]]\\
**2007-2008** - [[Maurice Acker]]\\
**2006-2007** - [[David Cubillan]]

=== Most Improved Player ===
**2009-2010** - [[Jimmy Butler]]\\
**2008-2009** - [[Wesley Matthews]]\\
**2007-2008** - [[Lazar Hayward]]\\
**2006-2007** - [[Ousmane Barro]] \ [[Dan Fitzgerald]] \ [[Lazar Hayward]]

=== Standard of Excellence Student-Athlete Award ===
**2009-2010** - [[Robert Frozena]]\\

=== Bart Miller Standard of Excellence Student-Athlete Award ===
**2008-2009** - [[Dwight Burke]]\\
**2007-2008** - [[Dwight Burke]] / [[Tommy Brice]]\\
**2006-2007** - [[Dominic James]]

=== Wesley Matthews "Just Today" Award ===
**2009-2010** - [[David Cubillian]]\\

=== Olouma Nnamaka "Just Today" Award ===
**2008-2009** - [[Lazar Hayward]]

=== Olouma Nnamaka Consistency Award ===
**2007-2008** - [[Jerel McNeal]]\\
**2006-2007** - [[Wesley Matthews]]

=== Golden Eagle "Everyday Tough" Award ===
**2009-2010** - [[Lazar Hayward]]

=== Golden Eagle Toughness Award ===
**2008-2009** - [[Jerel McNeal]]

=== "White Line Committed" Defensive Player of the Year Award ===
**2008-2009** - [[Wesley Matthews]]

=== Free Throw Proficiency Award ===
**2007-2008** - [[Wesley Matthews]]\\
**2006-2007** - [[Wesley Matthews]]

=== Hit the Deck Award ===
**2007-2008** - [[Dan Fitzgerald]]

=== Floor Burn Award ===
**2007-2008** - [[David Cubillan]]\\
**2006-2007** - [[Wesley Matthews]]

=== Defensive Player of the Year===
**2009-2010** - [[Darius Johnson-Odom]]\\

=== Deflection King ===
**2007-2008** - [[Jerel McNeal]]\\
**2006-2007** - [[Jerel McNeal]]

=== Most Charges ===
**2006-2007** - [[Jerel McNeal]]

=== "WDYL?-1%" Award ===
**2009-2010** - [[Joseph Fulce]]

=== Best Choreography in a Leading Role ===
**2009-2010** - [[Buzz Williams]] (Walk it Out)

=== Best Performance in a Supporting Role ===
**2009-2010** - Pat Idstein (Manager)