I was a casual Marquette fan growing up. My Uncle Mike went there, as did my cousin (who was dubbed the "Marquette Mohawk" by Milwaukee Magazine). I would say Kevin O'Neill was the first coach I really remember and when I started to follow them, but moreso as a local team than a diehard fan. After I got my Associate's at UW-Waukesha, my Uncle convinced me to give Marquette a look. I toured campus and never looked back. I grew up in the suburbs of Milwaukee and this city has always felt like home to me. It made Marquette an easy sell. Probably didn't hurt that my first year at MU was also Wade's first year on the court. A Final Four the next year solidified what was already a strong bond.