Friday, April 3, 2026

News On The Horizon 4/3/2026

Every Wisconsin, Marquette, UWM, UWGB moment in 'One Shining Moment'--Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

2005: UW-Milwaukee a tourney darling

James Wright of the UW-Milwaukee Panthers celebrates his team's victory over the Boston College Eagles during the second round of the 2005 NCAA Tournament on March 19, 2005, at the Wolstein Center in Cleveland, Ohio. UW-Milwaukee defeated Boston College 83-75.
  • UWM's Derrick Ford collides with a driving Alabama player (0:39)
  • James Wright of UW-Milwaukee collapses in celebration in the arms of an assistant coach. The Panthers reached the Sweet 16 in 2005. (0:50)
  • UWM head coach Bruce Pearl hugs his daughter, Leah. (0:57)
  • UWM's Ed McCants fires up crowd. (0:59)
  • Panthers cheerleaders go crazy on the baseline. (1:30)
  • Milwaukee's Bruce Weber appears several times, including once in an orange jacket. The head coach of Illinois led his team to the national title game, including a Sweet 16 win over UWM. three times. (1:38, 2:35, 2:44)
  • Wright flexes his muscles with the camera looking up at him. (2:17)

2023-25: Marquette gets results under Shaka Smart

Oakland Golden Grizzlies guard Jack Gohlke (3) reacts after a play during the first half against North Carolina State during the 2024 NCAA Tournament.
  • Also in 2024, Pewaukee's Jack Gohlke makes a shot for Oakland, part of his eye-popping 10 three-pointers to beat Kentucky. (0:30)



Offseason Primer: Everything to Know Before the Transfer Portal Opens Tuesday, April 7--Norse Illustrated

Freshman Jamaya Thomas enters the transfer portal--The Northerner