MILWAUKEE - The wait is over and the 2016-17 Milwaukee basketball season is nearly here.
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LaVall Jordan and the Panther men start their regular season Nov. 11 against MSOE at UWM Panther Arena and also play Concordia Wisconsin in an exhibition contest at the Klotsche Center Nov. 5.
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Kyle Rechlicz and the UWM women open their regular season Nov. 13 at home against Western Illinois, while also hosting an exhibition contest when they welcome Parkside to campus Nov. 7.
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Both basketball teams took part in "Media Day" activities yesterday, with numerous members of the local sports media scene on hand at the Pavilion and Klotsche Center to help set the stage for the new campaign.
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In addition to local television and radio station interviews, the Black and Gold Network and host
Scott Warras talked to players and coaches, as well as Director of Athletics
Amanda Braun, about the upcoming season and all of those interviews are now available online.
Head coach
LaVall Jordan                                Head coach
Kyle Rechlicz
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Jeremiah Bell                                         Â
Steph Kostowicz
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Jeremy Johnson                                       Â
Alexis Lindstrom
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August Haas                                         Â
Jordyn Swan
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Director of Athletics
Amanda Braun
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