Marquette Athletics
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ESPN Milwaukee Continues as Home for Marquette Basketball

 

By - Jul 24th, 2024 09:42 am

MILWAUKEE – Good Karma Brands is proud to announce 94.5 ESPN Milwaukee will remain the official radio home of Marquette University basketball through the 2027-28 season. This exciting and longstanding partnership ensures that Marquette Golden Eagles fans will continue to enjoy comprehensive coverage of their team for the next four years.

“Good Karma Brands has been a tremendous teammate over the years, and we are thrilled that 94.5 ESPN Milwaukee will again be the radio destination for Marquette fans,” said Marquette University Vice President and Director of Athletics, Bill Scholl. “It takes community-wide support to operate a program at the level of Marquette basketball and Craig Karmazin and his team are an important piece of this equation. We are excited that this relationship will extend into the future.”

“We are thrilled to extend our partnership with Marquette University and continue to produce high-quality broadcasts and content for their passionate fanbase,” said Greg Scalzo, market manager for GKB Milwaukee, which owns and operates 94.5 ESPN Milwaukee, 620 WTMJ, and 101.7 The Truth. “Marquette basketball has a rich tradition and a passionate fan base, and we are committed to delivering the best coverage and content to our fans.”

As part of this agreement, ESPN Milwaukee will provide live play-by-play broadcasts of all Marquette men’s basketball games, along with pre-game and post-game analysis. Fans can also look forward to an increase in easily accessible digital content and exclusive interviews with coaches and players, giving them an unparalleled view into the Marquette basketball program.

In addition to game broadcasts, 94.5 ESPN Milwaukee will feature a weekly “Marquette Basketball Hour” on Thursday nights throughout the season. GKB Milwaukee and Marquette Athletics will engage with the Marquette community through special events, fan experiences, and social media interactions.

This partnership extension reaffirms ESPN Milwaukee’s and Marquette Athletics’ commitment to providing exceptional sports coverage and fostering a strong connection with the Milwaukee community. The relationship with ESPN Milwaukee is managed by Marquette Athletics’ exclusive multimedia rights holder, Marquette Sports Properties Sports Properties; the locally based team of Learfield – the media and technology company powering college athletics. For all ESPN Milwaukee content, download the Wisconsin on Demand App or tune in via YouTube video stream, ESPN.com or ESPN App and engage with our stations on social media: @ESPNMilwaukee.

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.

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