Miami Heat legend and NBA Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade visited his alma mater, Marquette University, and struck a pose with the current generation of basketball stars.
In a photo that showed both the past and the present generation of Marquette University athletes, Dwayne Wade visited his old school and took a photo with the current generation of Golden Eagles, Jada Bediako and Jaidynn Mason.
Jada Bediako plays forward for the women’s basketball team, and Jaidynn Mason plays forward.
“Marquette’s very own, Dwayne Wade, is in the house,” the caption by the March Madness Women’s Basketball Instagram page read.
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Jada Bediako, a transferee from Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, is currently averaging 2.0 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 0.3 assists per game, with a field goal percentage of 38.0%.
Jaidynn Mason, other hand, is averaging 8.4 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game, with an impressive field goal percentage of 44.9%. She was a transfer from South Illinois Salukis.
The Marquette Golden Eagles women’s basketball team is having a solid 2024-25 season. They currently hold a record of 19 wins and 8 losses, with an 11-5 record in the Big East Conference, placing them in a tie for third place in the standings.
The Golden Eagles have shown resilience and competitiveness under the leadership of first-year head coach Cara Consuegra. With the Big East tournament approaching, they are in a strong position to make a deep run and potentially secure a spot in the NCAA tournament.
Did Dwyane Wade Attend Marquette?
Dwyane Wade attended Marquette University from 2001 to 2003. In just two seasons, he left an indelible mark on the program and left behind a legacy of incredible athleticism, scoring ability, and leadership.
During his sophomore season in 2003, Wade led Marquette to the NCAA Final Four for the first time since 1977. His standout performance in the Elite Eight against Kentucky, where he recorded a triple-double with 29 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists, remains one of the most iconic moments in NCAA tournament history. That season, he averaged 21.5 points per game, earning him All-American honors and solidifying his status as one of the top college players in the nation.
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His success at Marquette paved the way for his selection as the fifth overall pick in the 2003 NBA Draft, which was the beginning of a Hall of Fame career in the NBA.
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