If you haven't heard, the Wisconsin Badgers' Jordan Taylor is emerging as one of the Big Ten's premier point guards. He went for a game-high 22 points and seven assists on Tuesday Night to give #24 Wisconsin (11-2) a 68-60 upset of #13 Minnesota (11-2). Reaching double-digits is becoming regular for the junior from Bloomington, MN as he's reached the mark in twelve of the … [Read more...] about Jordan Taylor Shines in Wisconsin’s Win over Minnesota
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Rapid Reaction: Wisconsin 80 Coppin St. 55
With a 80-55 win over the Coppin State Eagles, the Wisconsin Badgers have now won 10 non-conference games for the fifth time in the last six seasons. Junior Jordan Taylor and senior Jon Leuer led the way with 19 points a piece. The Badgers (10-2) final tune-up before the conference season was successful on both sides of the floor as they extended their nation leading streak … [Read more...] about Rapid Reaction: Wisconsin 80 Coppin St. 55
Rapid Reaction: Wisconsin 70 Green Bay 56
The Badgers continued their winning ways at the Kohl Center with a 70-56 victory over the Green Bay Phoenix. The win marks a sweep of the three in-state rivals for the first time since 2006-07 and the sixth time in the Bo Ryan era. Wisconsin (9-2) also avenged an 88-84 overtime loss to the Phoenix (4-7) in Green Bay last season. Since the loss to Notre Dame on November … [Read more...] about Rapid Reaction: Wisconsin 70 Green Bay 56
Rapid Reaction: Wisconsin 61 Milwaukee 40
Coming into Wednesday's match-up with the Panthers, Wisconsin ranked sixth in the nation in scoring defense and that was exactly the story as the Badgers held down Milwaukee 61-40 for their third straight win. Wisconsin's (7-2) domination of Milwaukee (4-6) continued as they are now 27-1 all-time against the Horizon League foe. By: Nick Grays … [Read more...] about Rapid Reaction: Wisconsin 61 Milwaukee 40
Rapid Reaction: Wisconsin 87 NC State 48
The Wisconsin Badgers did their part in the 2010 ACC/Big Ten Challenge as they defeated the NC State Wolfpack by the score of 87-48. The Badgers (5-2) don't want to hear about the ACC being the best basketball conference in America because they have won their last six against ACC foes including two already this season (65-55 win over Boston College in Old Spice … [Read more...] about Rapid Reaction: Wisconsin 87 NC State 48
Rapid Reaction: Wisconsin 85 North Dakota 53
The Wisconsin Badgers handled the North Dakota Fighting Sioux by the score of 85-53 at the Kohl Center. The Badgers have never dropped a game at home in November under Bo Ryan, extending that streak to 26 on Tuesday. It was no surprise the Badgers were the first ranked team the Fighting Sioux have played since transitioning to Division One because North Dakota (1-1) really … [Read more...] about Rapid Reaction: Wisconsin 85 North Dakota 53
Rapid Reaction: Wisconsin 99 Prairie View A&M 55
The Wisconsin Men's Basketball team defeated the Prairie View A&M Panthers by the score of 99-55 to improve to 9-1 in season openers under Head Coach Bo Ryan. More importantly, the basketball team outscored the Wisconsin football team who put up an astonishing 83 points on Saturday. Wisconsin's 99 points are the Badgers' most in a game since a 98-40 win over Gardner-Webb … [Read more...] about Rapid Reaction: Wisconsin 99 Prairie View A&M 55
Badgers Wquinton Smith To See An Increased Role This Season
The Wisconsin Badgers Men's Basketball Team improved to 51-4 all-time in exhibition play with a 84-59 defeat of UW-La Crosse at the Kohl Center on Saturday. If you look past the spectacular dunks and double-double from Jon Leuer (15 points and 10 rebounds), it was evident that back-up point guard Wquinton (pronounced QUIN-ton) Smith should be a key reserve for Bo Ryan's … [Read more...] about Badgers Wquinton Smith To See An Increased Role This Season
99 in 99: #18 Wisconsin Badgers
Lesson #1: never, ever under-estimate how good of a coach Bo Ryan is. Regardless of how many players the Wisconsin Badgers lose in any given season, Ryan always has UW near the top of the Big Ten standings. Expect more of the same this year. The Sports Bank’s “99 in 99” ranks the 72 power conference college basketball programs and top 27 mid-majors. Click here if you … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #18 Wisconsin Badgers
Coaches Rock Upon the Mic Right at Big 10 Media Day
Many college basketball experts believe the Big Ten will be the best conference in the nation this year. And on paper, it certainly looks that way, as they have a first team all conference squad of players who have ruled the Big Ten since they were sophomores. Now they have reached their prime. And when it comes to coaches, the Big Ten has a fine a pedigree as any. … [Read more...] about Coaches Rock Upon the Mic Right at Big 10 Media Day