Giannis Antetokounmpo elicits Marquette’s 4-word response
Giannis Antetokounmpo can be a face Milwaukee Bucksbut that didn’t stop him from envisioning life as a college athlete this week. The the two-time NBA MVP took to social media to ask if he has any NCAAs left to suit up for the Marquette Golden Eagles.
“Random thoughts as I sit in my living room…am I eligible for college??? Can I dress for Marquette tonight?” Antetokounmpo wrote.
The post immediately attracted attention Marquette basketballsocial media team, who answered“You’re welcome!” along with an edited photo of the Bucks star in a Golden Eagles jersey. Head coach Shaka Smart also joined in on the fun, saying he appreciates it Antetokounmpo is even considering Marquette and joked that if there was ever a time to get the school’s compliance office up and running, now was it.
You’re welcome! https://t.co/sOD9b1b2aP pic.twitter.com/KMze0e23KT
— Marquette Basketball (@MarquetteMBB) November 5, 2025
Smart admitted he let his mind wander for a few minutes, imagining what a lineup with Antetokounmpo might look like.
“One of our coaches said, ‘I think we would have won every game if Giannis had played,'” Smart said. “I don’t agree with that.”
Giannis Antetokounmpo can still win on the hardwood for the Bucks
Although the Bucks forward can’t actually play college basketball, the announcement comes at a time when NCAA rules are being changed to allow certain professional players from leagues like the G League to return to school. That wrinkle fueled further light-hearted speculation about a potential hole.
Antetokounmpo, who began his career in Greece before joining the Bucks in 2013, is off to another dominant start to the season. He is averaging 32.3 points, 12.6 rebounds and 6.3 assists while shooting nearly 68 percent from the field. Milwaukee has opened the season 5-3 as it pushes for a 10th straight playoff appearance.
For Marquette, now 1-0 under Smart, the playful exchange served as a viral crossover moment between the city’s two basketball powerhouses. Even if it was just a joke, the Golden Eagles made it clear that the door is always open to Greek Freak.
2025-11-06 17:34:00
