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.
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.
2009-2010 - Lazar Hayward
2008-2009 - Jerel McNeal
2006-2007 - Jerel McNeal
2009-2010 - Junior Cadougan
2008-2009 - David Cubillan
2007-2008 - Ousmane Barro
2009-2010 - David Cubillan
2008-2009 - Dominic James
2009-2010 - Lazar Hayward
2008-2009 - Lazar Hayward
2007-2008 - Lazar Hayward
2006-2007 - Ousmane Barro
2009-2010 - Maurice Acker
2008-2009 - Dominic James
2007-2008 - Dominic James
2006-2007 - Dominic James
2009-2010 - Dwight Buycks
2008-2009 - Jimmy Butler
2007-2008 - Maurice Acker
2006-2007 - David Cubillan
2009-2010 - Jimmy Butler
2008-2009 - Wesley Matthews
2007-2008 - Lazar Hayward
2006-2007 - Ousmane Barro \ Dan Fitzgerald \ Lazar Hayward
2009-2010 - Robert Frozena
2008-2009 - Dwight Burke
2007-2008 - Dwight Burke / Tommy Brice
2006-2007 - Dominic James
2009-2010 - David Cubillian
2008-2009 - Lazar Hayward
2007-2008 - Jerel McNeal
2006-2007 - Wesley Matthews
2009-2010 - Lazar Hayward
2008-2009 - Jerel McNeal
2008-2009 - Wesley Matthews
2007-2008 - Wesley Matthews
2006-2007 - Wesley Matthews
2007-2008 - Dan Fitzgerald
2007-2008 - David Cubillan
2006-2007 - Wesley Matthews
2009-2010 - Darius Johnson-Odom
2007-2008 - Jerel McNeal
2006-2007 - Jerel McNeal
2006-2007 - Jerel McNeal
2009-2010 - Joseph Fulce
2009-2010 - Buzz Williams (Walk it Out)
2009-2010 - Pat Idstein (Manager)