Shakey Rodriguez

Marcos “Shakey” Rodriguez was a Cuban-American basketball coach.
Rodriguez graduated from Florida International University in 1975 and became junior varsity coach at Miami [Senior High School] in 1978. He was elevated to head varsity coach in 1981 and led the program for 14 seasons, compiling a record of 428–62 and winning five Florida state titles. Rodríguez was hired as head coach by FIU [Panthers men's basketball|FIU] in 1995, becoming the first Hispanic Division I basketball coach NCAA Division I in history. Rodriguez coached the Panthers for five seasons, leading the team to a 79–66 record before resigning in 2000. He later returned to high school coaching at Dr. Michael M. Krop [Senior High School|Krop High School] and Mater Academy in the Miami area.
Rodriguez died from a brain aneurysm on November 4, 2020, at age 67.
In 2021, The City of Miami Co-Designated the southwest 3rd street along Miami Senior High School as "Marcos 'Shakey' Rodriguez Way" to honor the legacy of Shakey's impact in the community.