College

When Wade decided to leave Marquette after his All-America junior season and enter the NBA draft, Crean gave his blessing. But he also cut Wade a deal: He promised to retire his No. 3 jersey, but only on the day Wade graduates. Crean says he has since changed his tune because of the way Wade has conducted himself in the NBA.

On Dec.7, Father Robert Wild, Marquette's president, honored Wade before the Golden Eagles game against South Dakota State, presenting him with the first Dwyane Wade Legacy of Leadership Award.

It will be given annually to the Marquette player who best exemplifies the traits displayed by Wade during his three years at the school.

Freshman (2000-01):
Dwyane Wade sat out the season as an NCAA partial qualifier but practiced with the team.

Sophomore (2001-02):
Dwyane Wade was named: Honorable Mention All-America by the AP and First Team All-C-USA. Led the team in scoring with 17.8 ppg, 8th in C-USA. He set the Marquette sophomore record with 571 points. Also led the team in rebounding with 6.6 rpg. Dwyane Wade led the team and C-USA in steals with 2.5 spg, 18th in nation. Had 9 games with 20 or more points. Scored a season-high 35 points against DePaul.

Junior (2002-03):
Dwyane Wade was a consensus First Team All-America selection. He was named to the Wooden Award All-America team and was one of 5 finalists for the Wooden Award. Led the C-USA in scoring with 21.5 ppg, 22nd in nation. Ranked 8th in the conference in assists with 4.4 apg, and 2nd in steals with 2.2 spg. Dwyane Wade registered Marquette's 1st triple-double since 1994 when he totaled 29 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists in the NCAA Midwest Regional Final victory against Kentucky, as the Golden Eagles advanced to the Final Four. He was named MVP of the Midwest Regional Final after compiling 51 points, 14 rebounds and 15 assists in victories over Pittsburgh and Kentucky. He produced 21 outings of 20 or more points. Scored a career-high tying 35 points against Tulane. Tallied 28 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists against Louisville.

College Stats & Summary:

Dwyane Wade played collegiate basketball at Marquette for 2 seasons before becoming an early entry candidate into the NBA draft after his junior year.

Dwyane Wade is the 4th Marquette basketball player to be selected in the 1st round of the NBA Draft

Dwyane Wade was the highest draftee (5th overall) in school history.

In his collegiate carrer he averaged:

19.7 points

6.5 rebounds

3.9 assists

2.31 steals

49.4 filed goal percentage percent from the floor

33.3 % from 3 point range

74.5 % from the free throw line

Dwyane Wade finished his career ranked 20th on Marquette's all-time scoring list with 1,281 points

Dwyane Wade ranked 9th on both the school's all-time steals list (150) and all-time blocks list (79)

Dwyane Wade became the 1st Marquette player since 1978 to be named a First Team All-American by the Associated Press.

Dwyane Wade was named the Conference USA Player of the Year.

Dwyane Wade was named Defensive Player of the Year.

Dwyane Wade led the Conference USA and ranked 22nd nationally in scoring (21.5 ppg) as a junior

Dwyane Wade capped his outstanding junior year by being named the MVP of the Midwest Regional Final by compiling an impressive 51 points, 15 assists and 14 rebounds in victories over Pittsburgh and Kentucky