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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)