Chourio, Turang Attend Marquette Season Opener
Brewers stars Jackson Chourio and Brice Turang watched Marquette's season-opening win over Mercyhurst on Monday.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Basketball
Brewers players Jackson Chourio and Brice Turang attended the Marquette Golden Eagles' season-opening basketball game, a win over Mercyhurst on Monday. Turang gave a pregame speech to the Marquette team, and afterward Chourio and Brewers players shot baskets from the three-point line.
Why it matters
The visit comes as Milwaukee's Brewers are riding a championship-season spotlight, and it highlights ties between the team and Marquette athletics. Shaka Smart's comments about the Brewers show the crossover interest between the two programs.
The Brewers recorded eight comeback wins during their postseason run that ended in the franchise's first World Series title. Chourio, 22, made one of his three-point attempts in the Marquette win, while the exact final score and individual box-score totals were not included in the report.
The players
Jackson Chourio
Jackson Chourio is a Milwaukee Brewers outfielder whose father honored Kobe Bryant by giving him the middle name Bryan.
Brice Turang
Brice Turang is a Milwaukee Brewers infielder who spoke to the Marquette team before its season opener.
Shaka Smart
Shaka Smart is the head basketball coach of the Marquette Golden Eagles.
The details
Turang delivered a pregame message to the Marquette squad before the game against Mercyhurst. Chourio drained a one-handed three, and later made another three after several misses, while Shaka Smart joked that Chourio still has eligibility to play for Marquette.
Timeline
Monday: Marquette opens its season with a win over Mercyhurst, attended by Chourio and Turang.
Season Trajectory
The Brewers' first World Series championship in franchise history has turned the club into a city-wide draw, extending its victory tour from Lambeau Field to Saturday Night Live. The Marquette appearance shows how that momentum is spilling into local college athletics in Milwaukee.
Fantasy managers tracking Chourio should note his continued involvement with Brewers activities during the offseason. Marquette fans can expect Chourio and Turang to remain connected to the program as the season develops.
The takeaway
Local sports fans can follow Milwaukee's championship momentum across both the Brewers and Marquette programs. Watching how athletes engage with college teams offers a window into the city's broader sports community.
Further reading
Explore more Milwaukee basketball coverage for context on the city's college and pro hoops scene.
Source note: This article includes information reported by MLB.
