At the end of a tough non-conference schedule, pundits and fans alike speculated that there was no way Bo Ryan could take a Wisconsin Badgers team without their starting point guard and contend for a Big Ten Title. The Badgers were throttled at Florida (74-56 loss), picked apart by Creighton (84-74 loss), shocked by Virginia at home (60-54) and embarrassed by in-state rival … [Read more...] about Wisconsin’s Bo Ryan should be the 2013 Big Ten Coach of the Year
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Gophers basketball beats Badgers, mocks Wisconsin’s own victory dance (video)
If you have watch Tubby Smith dance passionately on your bucket list, now's your chance to cross it off. As the unranked Minnesota Golden Gophers basketball team beat the #20 Wisconsin Badgers in over time 58-53 in OT (yes, even in overtime, some Big Ten scores are still in the 50s) they celebrated in the locker room. And the Gophers basketball victory dance looks like it was … [Read more...] about Gophers basketball beats Badgers, mocks Wisconsin’s own victory dance (video)
2012-2013 college basketball preseason top 25
With the Kentucky Wildcats cutting down the nets last night, we can officially close the book on the 2011-2012 college basketball season. Hoop junkies like myself are already looking ahead to next season so allow me to present to you my way too early 2012-2013 preseason Top 25. There are still several factors that could alter a teams roster between now and the start of next … [Read more...] about 2012-2013 college basketball preseason top 25
2012-2013 college basketball preseason top 25 (PART 2)
Here are teams 16-25 in my 2012-2013 preseason college basketball Top 25 and other teams who just missed the cut. … [Read more...] about 2012-2013 college basketball preseason top 25 (PART 2)
#1 Syracuse vs. #4 Wisconsin: everything you need to know
For the first time in program history, the Wisconsin Badgers are making back-to-back Sweet 16 appearances. In typical fashion, most critics were underestimating UW's chances of advancing past the first weekend but Bo Ryan has done it again. The Badgers will match up with top seed Syracuse Thursday night in an East Regional game in Boston. Many were hopping off the Orange … [Read more...] about #1 Syracuse vs. #4 Wisconsin: everything you need to know
Mystery Big Ten Coach claims Bo Ryan and the Badgers ‘cheat the game’
In a recent online article from Seth Davis of Sports Illustrated, a Big Ten coach or assistant anonymously claimed that the Wisconsin Badgers basketball team "cheats the game." Prior to the juicy details of the article, which attempts to exploit the weaknesses of the power conference's best … [Read more...] about Mystery Big Ten Coach claims Bo Ryan and the Badgers ‘cheat the game’
Wisconsin Badgers still in the hunt for a Big Ten Title
A Bo Ryan-led Wisconsin Badgers squad will rarely impress you with pure talent, but that doesn't mean they can't win. The Badgers run one of the least sexy offenses in the country and play such fundamental defense that they almost lull opposing teams to sleep. This season has been no different … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Badgers still in the hunt for a Big Ten Title
Ohio State proves to be too strong for Wisconsin with 58-52 win (Rapid Reaction)
The #3 Ohio State Buckeyes keep control of their first-place standing in the Big Ten with a 58-52 win over the #20 Wisconsin Badgers. Preseason All-American Jared Sullinger was particularly strong with 24 points and 10 rebounds in the Buckeyes first win at the Kohl Center since … [Read more...] about Ohio State proves to be too strong for Wisconsin with 58-52 win (Rapid Reaction)
CONTROVERSIAL Buzzer Beater Ending as #10 Michigan St. wins at #18 Wisconsin
It's only the third of the year yet Wisconsin has three home losses this college basketball season. Seriously, when do the Badgers lose more than twice at the Kohl Center in an entire season? Let alone three times? No. 18 Wisconsin fell to 12-4 overall and 1-2 in the Big Ten with a 63-60, overtime loss to No. 10 Michigan State (14-2, 3-0) tonight. What a way for Tom Izzo to … [Read more...] about CONTROVERSIAL Buzzer Beater Ending as #10 Michigan St. wins at #18 Wisconsin
Badgers’ All-American Rips Marquette, Team that Just Beat Him, on Twitter
Wisconsin Badgers point guard Jordan Taylor is a pre-season All-American. A favorite for the Cousy Award (best national point guard) he's among the most decorated seniors in all of college basketball. But he didn't exactly act the part on Twitter yesterday. His team suffered a rare home loss; at the hands of the Marquette Golden Eagles. Check out Taylor's sour grapes Twitter … [Read more...] about Badgers’ All-American Rips Marquette, Team that Just Beat Him, on Twitter
