Milwaukee Bucks Radio Network
The Milwaukee Bucks Radio Network (branded as the BMO Bucks Radio Network) is a 15-station radio network in Wisconsin and Michigan that broadcasts basketball games and related programming for the Milwaukee Bucks of the National Basketball Association. Since the Bucks inaugural season, WTMJ/620 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has served as the flagship station for the network.[1]
| Type | Radio Network |
|---|---|
| Branding | BMO Bucks Radio Network |
| Country | |
| Headquarters | Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
Broadcast area | Wisconsin (14 stations) Michigan (1 station) |
| Owner | Milwaukee Bucks |
| Affiliation(s) | National Basketball Association |
| Affiliates | 15 |
Official website | BMO Bucks Radio Network |
Announcers
Former Dallas Mavericks broadcaster Ted Davis has been part of the BMO Bucks Radio Network since 1997.[2] Dennis Krause, the sports director of Spectrum's local news channel Spectrum News 1, has been part of the BMO Bucks Radio Network since 1996.[3] Davis does play-by-play for every game, with Krause providing color commentary at home games. Occasionally, Davis may have a broadcasting assignment for a national radio network, and Krause performs play-by-play without a partner.
Programming
Pre-game
The pre-game show is Buck Shots.
Post-game
The post-game show is made up of two parts, the first half hour being the Radio.com Post Game Show, and the last hour being Bucks And-One (branded as Bucks And-One Presented by Noble Vines), which airs only on ESPN Milwaukee and ESPN Madison. Both parts are hosted by Justin Garcia.[1]
Stations
Wisconsin
| City | Callsign | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Appleton | WHBY | 1150 AM |
| 103.5/106.3 FM | ||
| Eau Claire | WMEQ | 880 AM |
| 106.3 FM | ||
| Fond du Lac | KFIZ | 1450 AM |
| Fort Atkinson | WFAW | 940 AM |
| Green Bay | WNFL | 1440 AM |
| 101.9 FM | ||
| Janesville | WCLO | 1230 AM |
| 92.7 FM | ||
| La Crosse | WKTY | 580 AM |
| 96.7 FM | ||
| Madison | WTLX | 100.5 FM |
| Manitowoc | WOMT | 1240 AM |
| Milwaukee | WTMJ | 620 AM |
| Prairie du Chien | WPRE | 980 AM |
| 104.3 FM | ||
| Rice Lake | WJMC | 1240 AM |
| Waupaca | WDUX | 92.7 FM |
| Wausau | WRIG | 1390 AM |
| 93.9 FM |
References
- "Milwaukee Bucks will stay with WTMJ-AM for game broadcasts". August 22, 2019.
- "Milwaukee Talks: Bucks radio broadcaster Ted Davis". January 12, 2015.
- "Bucks Game To Air On WTMJ Radio For 52nd Consecutive Season". NBA.com.
- "BMO Harris Bucks Radio Network". Bucks.com.