Marquette men’s basketball has elevated sophomore Tommy Gardiner from a walk-on to scholarship player for 2019-’20 and added freshman Michael Kennedy as a walk-on, a Marquette Athletics spokesperson confirmed Monday.
Gardiner, a 6-foot-7 forward, appeared in three games as a Golden Eagle last season. In high school, Gardiner, a two-time team captain in high school, takes the scholarship spot left open after back injuries ended Ike Eke’s career.
Gardiner is the only remaining walk-on from last year’s squad. Cam Marotta graduated and Buddy Jaffee and Mike Lelito left the team.
Kennedy is a 6-foot-6 forward from Mequon, Wisconsin.