If you remember just one thing I write in this space this semester, remember the name Mike Van Sickle. Why? Because Van Sickle will be the most successful athlete to come out of Marquette since Dwyane Wade. I promise.

The women's basketball team's season began with high hopes and ended in utter failure. Who's to blame? Coach Terri Mitchell, that's who.

Marquette senior guard Jerel McNeal joined exclusive company Monday when he was named an Associated Press Second Team All-America, the highest honor received by a Marquette player since Dwyane Wade was named to a consensus first team selection in 2003. McNeal averaged 19.

What do you say at the end of an era? That depends. If you're a fan of Marquette men's basketball, all you can say is "Thanks for the memories."

Wesley Matthews sat facing reporters, his eyes faintly bloodshot, just minutes removed from the end of his basketball playing career at Marquette. The senior guard was trying to replay his thoughts as the final seconds wound down on Marquette's 83-79 loss to Missouri.