Marquette holds Dwyane Wade Day ahead of NBA star s retirement

Marquette holds Dwyane Wade Day ahead of NBA star s retirement

Marquette holds Dwyane Wade Day ahead of NBA star's retirement NCAA.com

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PRESENTED BY Former Marquette men's basketball player and current Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade made a guest appearance Sunday afternoon at MU's home , as the university celebrated his standout career. Wade, who announced in September he would retire from the NBA at the conclusion of this season, was honored at Fiserv Forum on what the university dubbed "Dwayne Wade Day." The celebration included a halftime ceremony where he addressed fans and thanked the university. “I carry that Marquette badge with me proudly everywhere I go.” -

Golden Eagles and star, Wade looks back on his time in Milwaukee as he sees his No. 3 jersey lifted into the rafters. — CBS Sports Network (@CBSSportsNet) It's Day at and we can't get enough of this highlight reel. — NCAA March Madness (@marchmadness) One of the program's most famous alumni, Wade led Marquette to the Final Four in 2003 for the first time since its national championship season in 1977. During that run, he registered only the third triple-double in school history, coming against No. 1 overall seed Kentucky in the Elite Eight. Wade finished with 29 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists in an 83-69 victory. Wade played two years at Marquette from 2001-03, finishing with 1,281 career points. He was a 2002-03 first-team consensus All-American. The is back. — MarquetteMBB (@MarquetteMBB) Following his Marquette career, Wade was drafted fifth overall by the Miami Heat in the 2003 NBA Draft, making him the highest-ever drafted player out of Marquette. Wade has won three NBA championships and was NBA Finals MVP in 2006. . reflects on his time with in an emotional halftime ceremony. — MarquetteMBB (@MarquetteMBB) Several former teammates and coaches congratulated Wade on his career in video segments that were tweeted out by Marquette basketball's official Twitter account. Steve Novak remembers what it was like to play alongside and that magical 2003 Final Four run. — CBS Sports Network (@CBSSportsNet) “You left one of the all-time greats that have ever played college basketball and one of the most humble, caring, and driven young people I’ve ever been a part of in my life.”

- to — MarquetteMBB (@MarquetteMBB) "We're all so proud of how you've represented yourself, your family, and throughout the years in such an outstanding way."

- to — MarquetteMBB (@MarquetteMBB) "Thanks for everything you've done for Marquette." - to — MarquetteMBB (@MarquetteMBB) . gives a tribute to . — MarquetteMBB (@MarquetteMBB) Former Marquette Golden Eagle and current Dallas Maverick Wes Matthews was also in attendance. Matthews played at Marquette from 2005-09. Another one. Welcome back, ! — MarquetteMBB (@MarquetteMBB) Jan. 20, 2019 was officially proclaimed "Dwayne Wade Day," with help from Milwaukee mayor Tom Barrett, who was also in attendance Sunday. January 20 – a.k.a Day for the , as proclaimed by . — MarquetteMBB (@MarquetteMBB)

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