Marquette's Shaka Smart leads upset victory over No. 1 Kansas at Maui Invitational

Shaka Smart's Marquette team dominated No. 1 Kansas in a 73-59 win in the Maui Invitational, setting up a championship game against No. 2 Purdue. Smart, who previously coached at Texas, has found success and a better fit at Marquette, where his players have embraced his belief system. The win over Kansas showcased Marquette's strong team chemistry and relentless defense, disrupting Kansas' usual style of play. Smart's fiery demeanor and belief in his program have helped build a competitive team that doesn't fear the top-ranked opponents.