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John Leuzzi

John Leuzzi, Executive Sports Editor

John Leuzzi is the Executive Sports Editor for the Marquette Wire. He is a senior from Mount Laurel, New Jersey, majoring in journalism and minoring in digital media.

You can follow his coverage on Twitter @JohnLeuzziMU.

His hobbies include watching and playing sports, taking walks down to Lake Michigan, hanging out with his family and friends, photography and drinking Starbucks. He is a huge Philadelphia Sports fan. He hopes to provide in-depth coverage of Marquette Athletics for the Wire.

All content by John Leuzzi
(Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Makiyah Williams announces transfer from Marquette after two seasons

John Leuzzi, Executive Sports Editor
March 21, 2023
Junior guard Tyler Kolek looks to make a pass in No. 11 Marquette mens basketballs win over No. 16 Xavier Feb. 15 at Fiserv Forum.

Spotlight will be put on Marquette and Michigan State’s guards in second round matchup of March Madness

John Leuzzi, Executive Sports Editor
March 19, 2023
Joey Hauser (22) averaged 9.7 points and 5.3 rebounds in one season at Marquette. The Stevens Point, Wisconsin native is set to face his former squad March 18 in the NCAA Tournament when Michigan State takes on Marquette. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Former Marquette forward Joey Hauser set to face his old team Sunday in NCAA Tournament

John Leuzzi, Executive Sports Editor
March 18, 2023
Shaka Smart is in his second season as the head mens basketball coach at Marquette.

How Shaka Smart’s importance on relationships has led Marquette to its best season in over a decade

John Leuzzi, Executive Sports Editor
March 17, 2023
(Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Marquette hears its name called as No. 2 seed on Selection Sunday, highest ranked seeding in program history

John Leuzzi, Executive Sports Editor
March 12, 2023
Marquette mens basketball head coach Shaka Smart celebrates in the locker room after the Golden Eagles win their first Big East Tournament title March 11, 2023 at Madison Square Garden. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Marquette cruises past Xavier to win first Big East Tournament title

John Leuzzi, Executive Sports Editor
March 11, 2023
David Joplin finished with 17 points off the bench in No. 6 Marquettes 70-68 win over No. 11 UConn in the Big East Tournament semifinals March 10 at Madison Square Garden. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Marquette shuts down UConn down the stretch to advance to Big East title game

John Leuzzi, Executive Sports Editor
March 11, 2023
Junior guard Tyler Kolek (11) finished with a near double-double in No. 6 Marquette mens basketballs 72-70 overtime win over St. Johns in the Big East Tournament quarterfinals. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Kolek comes up once again as Marquette holds off upset in Big East Tournament quarterfinals

John Leuzzi, Executive Sports Editor
March 9, 2023
Shaka Smart (left) and Tyler Kokek (right) were named Big East coach and player of the year March 8.

Marquette’s Shaka Smart and Tyler Kolek named Big East player and coach of the year

John Leuzzi, Executive Sports Editor
March 8, 2023
Marquette mens basketball earned the No. 1 seed in the Big East Tournament after winning its first conference regular season title.

LEUZZI: Marquette is good but still needs to prove itself in March

John Leuzzi, Executive Sports Editor
March 7, 2023
Junior guard Tyler Kolek after cutting down the nets following No. 6 Marquettes 96-94 win over St. Johns March 4 at Fiserv Forum.

Marquette earns 17th Big East win of the season

John Leuzzi, Executive Sports Editor
March 4, 2023
(Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Men’s basketball wins first outright Big East regular season championship with win over Butler

John Leuzzi, Executive Sports Editor
February 28, 2023
Sophomore guard Kam Jones set a career-high for 3-pointers in a single game in No. 10 Marquette mens basketballs win over DePaul Feb. 25 at Fiserv Forum.

No. 10 Marquette claims share of Big East regular season title with win over DePaul

John Leuzzi, Executive Sports Editor
February 25, 2023
Marquette mens basketball sits in second place of the Big East conference with an 11-3 record.

XL Center continues to provide Golden Eagles struggles as No. 10 Marquette upset by No. 21 UConn

John Leuzzi, Executive Sports Editor
February 7, 2023
Junior guard Tyler Kolek brings up the ball in No. 10 Marquette mens basketballs 80-77 overtime loss to Wisconsin Dec. 4 at Fiserv Forum.

Tyler Kolek is more than a facilitator on one of the nation’s top offensive teams

John Leuzzi, Executive Sports Editor
February 7, 2023
Junior guard Tyler Kolek (11) leads the Big East with 7.9 assists per game.

Marquette men’s basketball returns to Top 10 for first time since 2018-19

John Leuzzi, Executive Sports Editor
February 6, 2023
Graphic made by Lily Werner

Marquette tennis and track & field teams moving to non-scholarship programs in 2025-26

John Leuzzi, Executive Sports Editor
January 31, 2023
(Phot courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Marquette continues winning streak, defeating another No. 6 ranked team

John Leuzzi, Executive Sports Editor
January 12, 2023
(Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Marquette’s offense comes alive in second half against Georgetown

John Leuzzi, Executive Sports Editor
January 7, 2023
(Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Prosper finds rhythm in second half as Marquette fights off slow first half for victory

John Leuzzi, Executive Sports Editor
January 4, 2023
(Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Stevie Mitchell puts together break out game in road win over Villanova

John Leuzzi, Executive Sports Editor
December 31, 2022
Sophomore guard Stevie Mitchell in Marquette mens basketballs 80-77 overtime loss to Wisconsin Dec. 3 at Fiserv Forum.

Stevie Mitchell’s “want to win” mentality leading to success in new role with Golden Eagles

John Leuzzi, Executive Sports Editor
December 30, 2022
(Photo courtesy of James Quinn Sports Photography.)

Q&A with Marquette basketball 2023 commit Al Amadou

John Leuzzi, Executive Sports Editor
December 29, 2022
(Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

No. 24 Marquette drops winnable game on the road to Providence

John Leuzzi, Executive Sports Editor
December 21, 2022
Marquette mens basketball head coach Shaka Smart from the sidelines in his teams 80-77 overtime loss to Wisconsin Dec. 3 at Fiserv Forum.

Marquette enters AP Top 25 Poll for the first time this season

John Leuzzi, Executive Sports Editor
December 19, 2022
Sophomore guard Kam Jones finished with a game-high 25 points in Marquette mens basketballs 79-64 win over Notre Dame at Purcell Pavilion Dec. 11. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Men’s basketball secures statement road win against Notre Dame

John Leuzzi, Executive Sports Editor
December 11, 2022
Junior forward Olivier-Maxence Prosper (12) guards a NC Central player in mens basketballs 90-78 win Dec. 6 at Fiserv Forum.

BASELINE: Prosper bounces back in Marquette’s win over NC Central

John Leuzzi, Executive Sports Editor
December 6, 2022
Marquette womens basketball received 30 votes in the Associated Press Top2 5 Poll for the week of Nov. 29 through Dec. 5.

LEUZZI: Women’s basketball has silenced the haters as it has exceeded preseason expectations

John Leuzzi, Executive Sports Editor
December 6, 2022
Forwards David Joplin (23) and Olivier-Maxence Prosper defend a rebound in Marquette mens basketballs 80-77 loss to Wisconsin Dec. 3 at Fiserv Forum.

Marquette coughs up two turnovers down the stretch in overtime loss to Wisconsin

John Leuzzi , Executive Sports Editor
December 3, 2022
BASELINE: Lockdown defense helps Marquette stun No. 6 Baylor

BASELINE: Lockdown defense helps Marquette stun No. 6 Baylor

John Leuzzi, Executive Sports Editor
November 30, 2022
Junior forward Olivier-Maxence Prosper recorded his first career double-double in Marquette mens basketballs 82-68 win over Chicago State Nov. 26. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Marquette overcomes sluggish first half start in win over Chicago State

John Leuzzi, Exectutive Sports Editor
November 27, 2022
Sophomore guard Kam Jones (1) finished with a game-high 19 points in Marquette mens basketballs 84-60 win over Georgia Tech at the Rocket Mortgage Ft. Myers Tip-Off Classic Nov. 23. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Men’s basketball bounces back against Georgia Tech

John Leuzzi, Executive Sports Editor
November 23, 2022
Dwayne Killings stands court-side in Marquettes 106-54 win over the University of Central Arkansas on Dec. 28.

Former men’s basketball assistant coach Dwayne Killings being sued by former Marquette player

John Leuzzi, Executive Sports Editor
November 17, 2022
Marquette Wire Stock Photo

Basketball teams add new members to its programs

John Leuzzi, Executive Sports Editor
November 15, 2022
Sophomore guard Stevie Mitchell (4) brings the ball up in Marquette mens basketballs 2021 N7 Game.

[Photo] BONEBRAKE: Marquette Athletics must recite land and water acknowledgment before games

November 15, 2022
Head coach Megan Duffy talks in a huddle during Marquette womens basketballs win over Fairleigh Dickinson Nov. 7 at the Al McGuire Center. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Aizhanique Mayo no longer part of Marquette women’s basketball team

John Leuzzi, Executive Sports Editor
November 12, 2022
Junior forward Oso Ighodaro brings up the ball in Marquettes 79-69 win over Radford Nov. 7.

Ighodaro and Kolek lead men’s basketball to season opener win

John Leuzzi, Executive Sports Editor
November 8, 2022
Marquette mens basketball finished 19-13, 11-8 Big East in its first season under head coach Shaka Smart last year.

MUBB Nuggets: Five things to watch for in season opener against Radford

John Leuzzi, Executive Sports Editor
November 6, 2022
Jordan King (center right) with her family outside the Al McGuire Center after 2022 May Commencement. (Photo courtesy of Jordan King.)

King succeeding on and off the hardwood floor

John Leuzzi, Executive Sports Editor
November 1, 2022
Zach Wrighstil earned NAIA National Player of the Year Honors last year at Loyola New Orleans before transferring to Marquette.

Wrightsil brings winning mentality to Golden Eagles

John Leuzzi, Executive Sports Editor
November 1, 2022
Isabella Cook (15) played for the U-18, U-19 and U-20 U.S. Women’s Soccer Youth National team.

Cook embodies ‘European style’ with women’s soccer

John Leuzzi, Executive Sports Editor
October 18, 2022
Sophomore forward Kate Gibson (10) scored one of two goals in Marquette womens soccers 2-2 draw against Providence Oct. 13 at Valley Fields.

Women’s soccer earns first point in Big East play in nearly three weeks with draw

John Leuzzi, Executive Sports Editor
October 14, 2022
Mens basketball sophomore guard Stevie Mitchell (4) led the Gold team with 16 points in the Blue and Gold scrimmage at the Al McGuire Center Oct. 8.

Blue team dominates, Mitchell shows improvements in Blue and Gold scrimmage

John Leuzzi, Executive Sports Editor
October 8, 2022
Bonnie Lacey (4) sets up for a kick in Marquette womens soccers 2-1 loss to UConn Oct. 2.

Johnson, Lacey bringing physical therapy school onto the pitch

John Leuzzi, Executive Sports Editor
October 4, 2022
Senior defender Katie Koker takes a shot on net in Marquette womens soccers 2-1 loss to UConn Oct. 2 at Valley Fields.

Golden Eagles suffer their first back-to-back losses of the season

John Leuzzi, Executive Sports Editor
October 2, 2022
Creighton spoils Marquettes hot start to Big East play

Creighton spoils Marquette’s hot start to Big East play

John Leuzzi, Executive Sports Editor
September 30, 2022
Josie Kelderman (14) fighting for the ball in Marquette womens soccers 2-0 win over Western Michigan Sept. 25.

Kelderman works herself back into starting lineup after ACL injury

John Leuzzi, Executive Sports Editor
September 27, 2022
Marquette Madness will not take place in 2022. (Marquette Wire Stock Photo)

LEUZZI: So why is Marquette Madness cancelled really?

John Leuzzi, Executive Sports Editor
September 20, 2022
Maggie Starker (left) fights for the ball in Marquette womens soccers 2-0 win over Western Michigan Sept. 15 at Valley Fields.

Women’s soccer shuts out Western Michigan in non-conference finale

John Leuzzi, Executive Sports Editor
September 15, 2022
Marquette Madness cancelled for 2022

Marquette Madness cancelled for 2022

John Leuzzi, Executive Sports Editor
September 13, 2022
Marquette alum Patrick Glogovsky is the general manager of Bucks Gaming, the Milwaukee Bucks NBA 2K League team.

Marquette alum delivers Bucks Gaming 1st NBA 2K League Title

John Leuzzi, Executive Sports Editor
September 13, 2022
Elizabeth Bueckers (18) making a touch on the ball in Marquette womens soccers 5-0 win over the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Sept. 4.

Bueckers looking for an answer in her second chance

John Leuzzi, Executive Sports Editor
September 13, 2022
Alex Mirsberger gets ready for a throw-in during Marquette mens soccers win over the University of South Florida Sept. 2.

[Photo] Mirsberger unlocks musical skills on national stage

September 13, 2022
Hattie Bray (22) finished with a team tie high eight kills in No. 23 Marquette volleyballs 3-0 win over University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Sept. 11.

Volleyball sweeps Milwaukee at the Al

John Leuzzi, Executive Sports Editor
September 11, 2022
Marquette mens soccer celebrates after a goal in its 3-0 win over the University of Michigan Sept. 9 at Valley Fields.

Pare’s two-goal match secures win against Michigan

John Leuzzi, Executive Sports Editor
September 10, 2022
Golden Eagles lands class of 2023 4-star recruit Tre Norman

Golden Eagles lands class of 2023 4-star recruit Tre Norman

John Leuzzi, Executive Sports Editor
September 6, 2022
Marquette womens soccer celebrates after a goal in its 5-0 win over the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Sept. 4 at Valley Fields.

LEUZZI: There’s reason to think women’s soccer can finish their rebuild and win in 2022

John Leuzzi, Executive Sports Editor
September 6, 2022
Senior midfielder Alex Campana moves up the field with the ball in Marquette womens soccers 5-0 win over University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Sept. 4 at Valley Fields.

Women’s soccer puts together offensive showing in 5-0 win

John Leuzzi, Executive Sports Editor
September 4, 2022
Marquette mens soccer celebrates after Zyan Andrades penalty kick goal in its 1-0 win over the University of South Florida Sept. 2 at Valley Fields.

[Photo] Andrade plays hero in men’s soccer’s shutout win over USF

September 3, 2022
Junior midfielder Elsi Twombly (22) attempts a shot on net in Marquette womens soccers 1-0 loss to the University of Illinois Chicago at Valley Fields Sept. 1 2022.

Women’s soccer draws with University of Illinois Chicago 1-1

John Leuzzi, Executive Sports Editor
September 1, 2022
Marquette womens soccer falls to crosstown rival the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 1-0 Aug. 25 at Valley Fields.

Women’s soccer drops home opener 1-0 to crosstown rival University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

John Leuzzi, Executive Sports Editor
August 25, 2022
Al Amadou is a 4-star recruit in the class of 2023 from the Philadelphia area. (Photo courtesy of Al Amadou).

How Al Amadou went from novice to Division 1 prospect

John Leuzzi, Executive Sports Editor
August 24, 2022
Sophomore midfielder Molly Keiper (right) fights for the ball in Marquette womens soccers 3-0 loss to No. 16 Notre Dame Aug. 18. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Cook scores first career Marquette goals in win over Central Michigan

John Leuzzi, Executive Sports Editor
August 21, 2022
Four-star prospect verbally announces commitment to Marquette

Four-star prospect verbally announces commitment to Marquette

John Leuzzi, Executive Sports Editor
August 18, 2022
Kam Jones (1) heads to the net in Marquette mens basketballs 67-66 win over Illinois Nov. 15, 2021 at Fiserv Forum.

Men’s basketball releases 2022-23 non-conference schedule

John Leuzzi, Executive Sports Editor
July 22, 2022
Bernard Toone was earned fourth team All-American honors from the National Association of Basketball Coaches during the 1978-79 season. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

1977 NCAA men’s basketball champion Bernard Toone dies at 65

John Leuzzi, Executive Sports Editor
July 12, 2022
Redshirt first-year forward Justin Lewis (10) takes on Villanova guard Caleb Daniels in then-No. 24 Marquette mens basketballs 83-73 win over then-No. 12 Villanovas win Feb. 2.

Justin Lewis signs two-way contract with Chicago Bulls

John Leuzzi, Executive Sports Editor
June 24, 2022
George Thompson held the Marquette mens basketball all-time leading scorer record for 40 years. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Former all-time leading scorer George Thompson dies at 74

John Leuzzi, Executive Sports Editor
June 9, 2022
Redshirt first-year forward Justin Lewis drives to the basket in Marquette mens basketballs 57-54 upset win over No. 11 Villanova Jan. 19. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Justin Lewis going pro after two seasons at Marquette

John Leuzzi, Executive Sports Editor
June 1, 2022
Photo courtesy of Marquette Today.

Marquette sells 11 acres of land to developers, soccer and lacrosse moving home fields

John Leuzzi , Executive Sports Editor
May 20, 2022
Marquette womens lacrosse in its 19-14 win over Villanova April 9.

[Photo] Marquette locks up No. 2 seed in BIG EAST Tournament in loss to No. 10 Denver

April 30, 2022
Marquette Wire Stock Photo

BREAKING: Dwyane Wade confirmed as 2022 Commencement Speaker

John Leuzzi , Executive Sports Editor
April 27, 2022
(Photo courtesy of Zaide Lowery)

2023 recruit Zaide Lowery talks about why Marquette was the fit for him

John Leuzzi, Executive Sports Editor
April 26, 2022
Marquette mens basketball prior to its 85-77 win over St. Johns March 5.

Class of 2023 four-star recruit Zaide Lowery verbally commits to Marquette

John Leuzzi, Executive Sports Editor
April 19, 2022
Marquette mens basketball class of 2022 recruit Ben Gold plays for the plays for the NBA Global Academy in Canberra, Australia. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Class of 2022 recruit gives versatility and maturity to Golden Eagles

John Leuzzi, Executive Sports Editor
April 19, 2022
Lydia Foust (37) in Marquette womens lacrosses 24-17 win over Butler April 16.

[Photo] Marquette drops first home game of the season

April 18, 2022
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[Photo] Bireley finding success early in her collegiate career

April 19, 2022
Shea Garcia (left), Mary Schumar (center) and Meg Bireley (right) celebrate after a goal in Marquette womens lacrosses 24-17 win over Butler April 16.

[Photo] Record setting day for Marquette leads to second straight BIG EAST win

April 16, 2022
Redshirt first-year forward Justin Lewis in Marquette mens basketball loss to No. 4 UCLA Dec. 11.

Justin Lewis declares for NBA Draft, maintains eligibility

John Leuzzi, Executive Sports Editor
April 12, 2022
Kelly Komara is in her first season as an assistant coach on Marquette womens basketball head coach Megan Duffys staff.

Komara brings value of family, deep coaching roots to Marquette as assistant coach

John Leuzzi, Executive Sports Editor
April 12, 2022
First-year attacker/midfielder Elise Smigiel (16) takes a shot on net in Marquette womens lacrosses 19-14 win over Villanova April 9.

[Photo] Faith and passion help Smigiel adjust to new role

April 12, 2022
Marquette womens lacrosse celebrates after a goal in its 19-14 win over Villanova April 9.

[Photo] Golden Eagles earn first BIG EAST win of the season

April 9, 2022
Redshirt first-year forward Justin Lewis attempts a 3-pointer in Marquette mens basketballs 98-40 exhibition win over Bowie State Nov. 4.

BREAKING: Lewis announces return on Instagram Live, then reverses course

John Leuzzi, Executive Sports Editor
April 9, 2022
Olivier-Maxence Prosper lead Marquette mens basketball in its 95-63 loss to North Carolina in the First Round of the NCAA Tournament. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

North Carolina ends Marquette’s season with early exit in NCAA Tournament

John Leuzzi, Executive Sports Editor
March 17, 2022
Marquette mens basketball in its open practice at Dickies Arena ahead of its first round matchup against the University of North Carolina March 17 in the First Round of the NCAA Tournament. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Starting 5: What to look out for in Marquette’s NCAA first round mathchup

John Leuzzi, Executive Sports Editor
March 16, 2022
Marquette mens basketball prior to its loss to Creighton in the BIG EAST Tournament quarterfinals March 10. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

NCAA Tournament gives Marquette a shot to showcase itself once again

John Leuzzi, Executive Sports Editor
March 15, 2022
Marquette mens basketball at its NCAA Tournament selection watch party at the Mecca March 13. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Marquette selected as No. 9 seed, faces North Carolina in NCAA Tournament

John Leuzzi, Executive Sports Editor
March 13, 2022
Redshirt first-year forward Justin Lewis (10) heads to the basket in Marquette mens basketballs 74-63 loss to Creighton in the BIG EAST Tournament Quarterfinals March 10 at Madison Square Garden. (Photo courtesy of Marquette Athletics.)

Marquette can’t handle Creighton’s defense in BIG EAST Tournament loss

John Leuzzi, Executive Sports Editor
March 10, 2022
Redshirt first-year forward Justin Lewis (10) in Marquette mens basketballs 85-77 win over St. Johns March 5.

PREVIEW: Marquette prepares for BIG EAST Tournament opener against Creighton

John Leuzzi, Executive Sports Editor
March 10, 2022
Redshirt first-year forward Justin Lewis (10) drives to the lane in Marquette mens basketball win over Butler Feb. 26.

Second half collapse delays Marquette from locking up No. 5 seed

John Leuzzi, Executive Sports Editor
March 3, 2022
Marcus Lemonis and his wife Bobbi donated $15 million to create the Lemonis Center for Student Success.

Alumni give back

John Leuzzi, Executive Sports Editor
March 1, 2022
Marquette mens basketball in a huddle during its 64-56 win over Butler Feb. 26.

ESPN Bracketologist Joe Lunardi says Marquette is a lock for NCAA Tournament

John Leuzzi, Executive Sports Editor
March 1, 2022
First-year guard Stevie Mitchell (4) in Marquette mens basketballs 64-56 win over Butler Feb. 26.

BASELINE: Mitchell provides spark off the bench in Marquette’s rallied win over Butler

John Leuzzi, Executive Sports Editor
February 26, 2022
Marquette Class of 1995 alumnus Marcus Lemonis is the star of HGTV’s The Renovator, CNBC’s The Profit and chairman and CEO of Camping World. (Photo courtesy of Marquette University.)

Alumnus donates $15 million to create state-of-the-art Lemonis Center for Student Success

John Leuzzi, Executive Sports Editor
February 26, 2022
First-year guard Kam Jones (1) brings up the ball in Marquette mens basketballs 77-66 win over Georgetown Feb. 16.

BASELINE: Jones sets new career-high in Marquette’s bounce back win

John Leuzzi, Executive Sports Editor
February 16, 2022
Marquette volleyball team celebrates during its win over UConn in the BIG EAST Tournament Semifinals Nov. 26.

[Photo] Ryan Walthall joins women’s volleyball coaching staff

February 15, 2022
Graduate student guard Darryl Morsell (32) in Marquettes 83-73 win over Villanova Feb. 2.

Lack of first-half offense leads to No. 18 Marquette suffering road loss

John Leuzzi, Executive Sports Editor
February 12, 2022
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