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TSB’s Big Ten Basketball Postseason Awards

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You can have an endless debate about some of the candidates for the Big Ten basketball post-season awards.  JaJuan Johnson, Jared Sullinger, and Jordan Taylor are all worthy of being named Player of the Year.  A solid case could be made for Ohio State's Thad Matta, Purdue's Matt Painter, and Wisconsin's Bo Ryan winning Coach of the Year honors.  The Sports Bank panel of five … [Read more...] about TSB’s Big Ten Basketball Postseason Awards

Jordan Taylor Explodes for 39 in Wisconsin’s Win Over Indiana

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Wisconsin Badgers stand-out point guard and Cousy finalist Jordan Taylor was feeling it on Thursday night as he went off for a career-high 39 points in a 77-66 win over the Indiana Hoosiers. If you had any doubts about Taylor being First-Team All-Big Ten, they should be gone now because Taylor's performance showed why he's the best guard in the Big Ten. "Jordan just did … [Read more...] about Jordan Taylor Explodes for 39 in Wisconsin’s Win Over Indiana

Big Ten Basketball Power Rankings 2-28-11

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When doing a Big Ten Power rankings this time of year, there's three tiers. You have your top three teams, a force to be reckoned with in national college basketball. Then you have this muddled mix of mediocre blah. Some of it will rise to the cream, and possibly make a run in March because this is kind of a down year nationally. Some of the muddled mass is just blahhhh ughh … [Read more...] about Big Ten Basketball Power Rankings 2-28-11

Wisconsin 78, Northwestern 63: Rapid Reaction

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With the season-sweep of the Northwestern Wildcats, the #12 Wisconsin Badgers have won their 19th straight at home and finished a perfect 16-0 at the Kohl Center in 2010-11. For the Badgers (22-7, 12-4), it's only the third time they've completed an undefeated home schedule in 80 years. The Wildcats (16-12, 6-11) didn't make it easy for Wisconsin as they pulled within three … [Read more...] about Wisconsin 78, Northwestern 63: Rapid Reaction

#10 Wisconsin Defeats Penn State 76-66: Rapid Reaction

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The #10 Wisconsin Badgers won their 18th straight game at the Kohl Center when they defeated Penn State 76-66 on Sunday. The Badgers (20-6, 10-4) benefited tremendously from their silky-smooth big men Jon Leuer and Keaton Nankivil who chipped in 22 a piece on a combined 16-of-23 shooting from the field. With the win, Wisconsin has now defeated all 10 of the other Big Ten … [Read more...] about #10 Wisconsin Defeats Penn State 76-66: Rapid Reaction

Tim Hardaway’s Kid Becoming Star for Michigan Wolverines

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Freshman Tim Hardaway Jr. has proven he was up to the task of starting at point guard for the Michigan Wolverines his rookie season in the Big Ten. Hardaway Jr., who averaged 31 points a game in his senior year of high school, is Michigan’s second leading scorer this season. The son of five-time NBA All-Star Tim Hardaway Sr. has established himself as one of the top … [Read more...] about Tim Hardaway’s Kid Becoming Star for Michigan Wolverines

Buckeye Recap: #13 Wisconsin Hands #1 Ohio State First Loss of the Year

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How they lost: The Grateful Red and their rally towels were in full force Saturday as #13 Wisconsin gave undefeated #1 Ohio State its first loss of the season. The game was neck-and-neck in the first half. David Lighty's lay-up in the waning seconds, off of pedestrian defense by Wisconsin, gave Ohio State a 28-26 lead at halftime. The Buckeyes pulled out to a 40-30 lead in … [Read more...] about Buckeye Recap: #13 Wisconsin Hands #1 Ohio State First Loss of the Year

Wisconsin Badgers Take Down #1 Undefeated Ohio State

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For the second time this season, a Wisconsin Badgers program has knocked off an undefeated Ohio State Buckeyes team ranked #1 by the AP. The football team did it in October and now the #13 Badgers (19-5, 9-3) have done it in basketball as they knocked off #1 Ohio State (24-1, 11-1) 71-67 on Saturday. Jordan Taylor was magnificent while leading the Badgers with 27 points and … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Badgers Take Down #1 Undefeated Ohio State

Rapid Reaction: Wisconsin 82 Michigan St. 56

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The #18 Wisconsin Badgers were a force to be reckoned with in a 82-56 drubbing of the Michigan State Spartans on Super Bowl Sunday. With the win, the Badgers (17-5, 7-3) extended their home-winning streak to 16 while the Spartans (13-10, 5-6) have firmly placed their selves in the discussion for a possible NIT invite. The Green Bay Packers were definitely on the mind of most … [Read more...] about Rapid Reaction: Wisconsin 82 Michigan St. 56