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men_s_basketball:bob_dukiet [2009/02/22 21:50] – mu_hiiltoppermen_s_basketball:bob_dukiet [2025/06/29 14:55] (current) – external edit 127.0.0.1
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-====== Head Coach Bob Dukiet ====== +====== Bob Dukiet ====== 
-{{ men_s_basketball:dukiet.jpg|}}+{{ men_s_basketball:dukiet.jpg?300}}
  
-Birthdate: Feb 5, 1948 \\ +**Birthdate:** Feb 5, 1948 \\ 
-Hometown: Livingston, NJ \\ +**Hometown:** Livingston, NJ \\ 
-College: Boston College, 1970\\  +**College:** Boston College, 1970\\  
-Degree: Finance, Cum Laude\\ +**Degree:** Finance, Cum Laude\\ 
-Hobbies:  Piano, Real Estate \\+**Hobbies:**  Piano, Real Estate \\ 
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 +===== Background =====
  
 Dukiet ("The Piano Man") coached Marquette from  1986-89, and had a dismal 39-46 (45.9%) record, before being replaced by Kevin O'Neill.  His best season came in 1986-87, when the Warriors managed a 16-13 record. Dukiet ("The Piano Man") coached Marquette from  1986-89, and had a dismal 39-46 (45.9%) record, before being replaced by Kevin O'Neill.  His best season came in 1986-87, when the Warriors managed a 16-13 record.
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 Prior to coming to Marquette, Dukiet coached at St. Peter's from 1979-1986 and had a record of 135-64 (67.8%). He was an assistant coach at Montclair State College, Dartmouth and Princeton before going to St. Peter's. Prior to coming to Marquette, Dukiet coached at St. Peter's from 1979-1986 and had a record of 135-64 (67.8%). He was an assistant coach at Montclair State College, Dartmouth and Princeton before going to St. Peter's.
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-Dukiet came to Marquette highly recommended.  A few of those who contacted Hank Raymonds (MU's AD at the time) were Hubie Brown of the New York Knicks, Billy Packer of CBS, and Jud Heathcote of Michigan State.\\ +"Whitey" was an All-American, all-state, and all-county at Livingston High (NJ).  
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-**Billy Packer on Bob Dukiet**- //"I think the people (in Milwaukee) are going to fall in love with him.  He's one of the quality young coaches in America.  I was happy to recommend him for the job."// +Dukiet came to Marquette highly recommended.  A few of those who contacted Hank Raymonds (MU's AD at the time) were Hubie Brown of the New York Knicks, Billy Packer of CBS, and Jud Heathcote of Michigan State.
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-**Dick Vitale on Bob Dukiet**- //"Marquette has made a tremendous choice.  Bob Dukiet is one of my favorite people.  he is an excellent communicator and the alumni, players and fans will love his personality."// +
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 === In Three Seasons Bob Dukiet Recruited === === In Three Seasons Bob Dukiet Recruited ===
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   *One 500+ rebounder   *One 500+ rebounder
   *One All-American   *One All-American
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 +===== Quotes =====
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 +**Billy Packer on Bob Dukiet**- //"I think the people (in Milwaukee) are going to fall in love with him.  He's one of the quality young coaches in America.  I was happy to recommend him for the job."//
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 +**Dick Vitale on Bob Dukiet**- //"Marquette has made a tremendous choice.  Bob Dukiet is one of my favorite people.  he is an excellent communicator and the alumni, players and fans will love his personality."//
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 +===== Photos =====
 +{{men_s_basketball:chevychase.jpg|}}
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