Sports - Dec. 23, 2008
NBA surpasses NCAA as the place to have a ball
While college basketball games have terrific atmosphere, intensity and wholesome cheerleaders, some fans prefer the NBA game for its athleticism and artistry. Though he's a fan of all types of basketball, OnMilwaukee.com sports columnist Dave Begel prefers the pro game.
Tags: nba, bucks, marquette, wisconsin, uwm, college basketball

Sports - Dec. 2, 2008
Lay off the refs and try watching the game
There is nothing quite like big-time college basketball. The cheerleaders. The band. The passion. The excitement. All of those add up to a great sporting atmosphere. But maybe some of you could actually watch the game, instead of wasting 40 minutes berating the officials for every single call.
Tags: college basketball, referees

Sports - Feb. 2, 2007
Basketball worth getting excited about
With Wisconsin and Marquette both nestled in the Top 25 and the national college basketball media taking notice, OMC sports columnist Dave Begel is reaching for the smelling salts.
Tags: wisconsin, marquette, college basketball, bo ryan, rick reilly, axthelm

Sports - Dec. 2, 2006
Heading toward a showdown
Always a marquee matchup on the basketball calendar, the Marquette-Wisconsin game slated for next weekend at the Bradley Center has a little more sizzle this season because both rivals are ranked high in the polls.
Tags: marquette, wisconsin, college basketball, crean, ryan

Sports - Jan. 29, 2006
The WIAC one of the most exciting products in college basketball
Barring a run to the National Championship, UW-Stevens Point and UW-Oshkosh will garner few -- if any headlines -- around here, but their showdown Wednesday night at the Kolf Sports Center was banner-worthy for the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
Tags: WIAC, college basketball, UW-Oshkosh, NCAA, Jim Capelle

Sports - Jan. 8, 2009
The Horizon League Network challenges Milwaukee!
The Horizon League Network has laid down the challenge to Milwaukee basketball fans this 2009 basketball season!  Damon Lewis of the Horizon League Network reflects upon the not so long ago glory days of the UWM Men’s Basketball program and the wonderful run they had in 2006.  L...
Tags: UWM Panthers, Panthers, College Basketball, Basketball, Sports