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Oct. 29, 2009

CHICAGO- UIC Athletics and ESPN Radio 1000 announced on Thursday, Oct. 29 that Flames men's basketball games will return to ESPN 1000 as the two sides agreed to a partnership for the 2009-10 campaign.

The deal marks a reunion between UIC and ESPN 1000, where Flames games were broadcast from 1997-2007.

At least 16 regular season contests and the Horizon League Men's Basketball Championship opening round will air live on ESPN 1000, while all other games will be broadcast on tape delay or streamed live on ESPNChicago.com.

ESPN 1000 is part of the country's largest sports radio network. ESPN 1000 is a 50,000-watt station that reaches 36 states and Canada and features a mix of national and local programming such as Mike and Mike in the Morning, Waddle & Silvy, The Afternoon Saloon, The Scott Van Pelt Show and much more.

In addition to UIC men's basketball, ESPN 1000 is also the official radio home of the Chicago Bulls.

"We are excited to renew our partnership with ESPN 1000," said UIC Director of Athletics Jim Schmidt. "The reach and multiple platforms that ESPN Radio offers will give UIC Athletics premium exposure that only comes with one of the premier brands in sports. We are pleased that Flames fans in 36 states and Canada can follow our team on ESPN Radio 1000.

"The marketing and promotional value for the Flames is going to be greatly enhanced, and we are thrilled to be associated with the one of the strongest brands in the country," said Schmidt. "It is also very exciting to have the potential to capture the many Bulls fans that will be listening regularly."

"ESPN 1000 is proud to welcome UIC back to our airwaves for the 2009-2010 season," said ESPN 1000 Program Director Justin Craig. "This partnership is one that reflects our commitment to UIC and their dedicated fans. Combining the resources of ESPN and the Flames, we're excited for a successful season."

"We are extremely pleased to be reunited with ESPN 1000," said UIC head men's basketball coach Jimmy Collins. "This rekindled partnership between UIC and ESPN 1000 will give our fans the chance to follow us all year long with a quality that only ESPN can provide. The UIC men's basketball program is elated to be back on ESPN 1000."

Along with Flames men's basketball broadcasts on the air and online, ESPN 1000 provides synergetic coverage through television, print and online properties owned by "The Worldwide Leader In Sports."

Adam Levinson will handle UIC men's basketball play-by-play duties for the third straight season, and UIC great Kenny Williams, the school's second all-time leading scorer, will once again provide expert analysis.

2009-10 UIC Men's Basketball Schedule of Live ESPN Radio 1000 Games
Nov. 14 - UIS
Nov. 28 - at Southern Illinois
Dec. 3 - at Milwaukee
Dec. 16 - OREGON STATE
Dec. 19 - NORTHERN ILLINOIS
Dec. 27 - at Wisconsin
Jan. 2 - WRIGHT STATE
Jan. 9 - at Cleveland State
Jan. 21 - VALPARAISO
Jan. 23 - BUTLER
Jan. 30 - at Detroit
Feb. 4 - CLEVELAND STATE
Feb. 6 - YOUNGSTOWN STATE
Feb. 13 - at Loyola
Feb. 25 - GREEN BAY
Feb. 27 - MILWAUKEE
Mar. 2 - Horizon League Opening Round

Fans can listen to podcasts featuring exclusive interviews with UIC head coaches, staff and student-athletes in two ways:

1. Download the free UIC Athletics Widget and click on the "UIC Flames Podcasts" link

2. Download podcasts for free on iTunes by searching "UIC Flames."

Fans wishing to learn more about affordable and flexible UIC ticket plans are encouraged to call 312-413-UIC1 or visit www.uicflames.com and click on the "Tickets" tab on the Flames home page.

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