As you might have seen, Brew Hoop put out a call for new contributors a few weeks ago, and we’re thrilled to introduce a whole slate of new names from all around the world! Yes, we’re even more international now. Without further ado, here they are, in their own words!
Dzień dobry,
Before I let you know how excited I am to join the Brew Hoop team, I want to share that I’ve been following the Bucks since 2002—yes, I chose this life voluntarily. From Kukoc corner threes to Gadzuric fouling out in 11 minutes, I’ve seen things. I once ran a Bucks fan page from Poland (bucks.pl), which about 12 people read. And now, after two decades and many heartbreaks, I get to write here.
I’ll be your neighborhood nerd of weird lineups, deep-dive nostalgia, overlooked eras, the Monta Ellis years (yes, really), broken dreams, and pre-Giannis despair. Expect too many words and at least three obscure stats per post.
I’m thrilled (and honestly a bit emotional) to now be part of the team. Joining a community of die-hard Bucks fans, where Bucks mean something more than just a basketball team, is a huge deal for me.
Thanks for having me. I brought pierogi.
What’s up Bucks fans! You may have seen my byline already as I’ve been writing for Brew Hoop since March. I’m an incoming sophomore studying journalism at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, a school that already has a strong presence within the BH team. I’ve been covering the NBA for my personal blog, benchmobblog.com, for over four years. Additionally, I spent time with SB Nation’s Pounding The Rock, LG Hoops, and Utility Sports in the past. I’m super passionate about the Bucks, the NBA, and basketball in general, and I’m super excited to be a part of the Brew Hoop community! Go Bucks!
Zac Day
Brew Hoopers, I’m thrilled to be on board! This site has been a staple of my life for years, so know that I’m invested. Considering how many stat-heads we have around here, what better way to introduce myself? Numbers lie, but these don’t. Here’s my “box score”:
2003 – the year I became obsessed with the NBA. Being Australian and living without internet made this hard.
66 – the issue number of my first SLAM magazine, and why I fell in love with writing (I still have the collection).
22 – Pontel DVDs I spent my teenage pocket money on so that I could watch my guys (Boris Diaw, Marquis Daniels, Chuck Hayes, etc.).
67 – losses I sat through during my first official year as a Bucks fan.
15 – years I’ve taught English literature and PE (or should I say “gym?”).
2 – trips to the US to watch live games (including our honeymoon—shout-out to my wife!). Giannis’ game-winner at MSG still replays vividly in my mind.
2 – kids in my arms, tears in our (okay, my) eyes, celebrating 2021—the perfect memory. Bucks in 6 forever!
If you have any questions, I’m all ears! Hopefully, my writing resonates, and I can add to the incredible product that is Brew Hoop.
Editor’s note: like Jack Trehearne, Zac also lives in Adelaide, South Australia. That means we have almost as many people Down Under (in the same city, even!) as we do in Milwaukee. Stay tuned for the grand opening of the Brew Hoop Adelaide Bureau.
Mia Thurow
Hi Bucks fans! My name is Mia, and I’m a student at Marquette University in Milwaukee studying journalism, sports communication, and Spanish. I’ve had the privilege of reporting on and working at NBA and NCAA basketball games, the Big East and NCAA Tournaments, and a number of other sports-related events. I’m very excited to get started at Brew Hoop and share my love of the Bucks with others through my writing. Bucks in Six!
Hello Bucks fans! I am super excited to be joining Brew Hoop as a contributor to talk hoops with you all. I am entering my junior year at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where I am studying journalism with a certificate in sports communication. I have been writing for The Badger Herald student newspaper, covering UW sports and contributing to a UW men’s basketball podcast as part of my involvement in the Sports Media Club at UW, but this is my first opportunity to write about NBA basketball for publication. I received a warm welcome from the Brew Hoop team and can not wait to start writing about the Bucks amidst an important offseason!
Nate Lemin
Howdy Brew Hoop readers! Nate here: I’m a writer, editor, and lifelong Bucks fan from Appleton, WI. Now based in Arizona, I write about gear, adventure, fitness, and the outdoors. Basketball is my first love, and I am stoked to join the Brew Hoop team as a contributor. I can’t wait to get even more intertwined with my favorite team, and I look forward to connecting with readers this year. As ever: Bucks in 6!
Hey Bucks fans! After stints as an insufferable Celtics fan and a long-suffering T-Wolves fan, I now live in Milwaukee and love the Bucks. I’m excited to live here for the Giannis era after a childhood in Minnesota worshipping another #34, Kirby Puckett. When not at Fiserv Forum or surfing basketball-reference.com, I’m either with my family in Shorewood or covering Wisconsin’s political circus for the New York Times. Catch up on my work at authory.com/dansimmons.
Please join us in welcoming our new staff! We’re really looking forward to reading their work, which you’ll start seeing immediately.