On Monday, Wisconsin learned that their dynamic duo of Jon Leuer and Jordan Taylor are among the top 20 candidates on the national ballot for the John R. Wooden Award. The Wooden Award is given out to the nation's best player and is considered the most prestigious individual honor in all of college basketball. Wisconsin joins Duke (Kyle Singler and Nolan Smith) and Purdue … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Badgers Leuer and Taylor Among Top 20 For John R. Wooden Award
Devin Harris Badgers
Wisconsin Basketball All-Decade Team
By: David Kay Up until the late 1990’s, the Wisconsin basketball program was mired in mediocrity and lucky to finish at or above the .500 mark. However, the beginning of a new century marked a new era for the Badgers. In 2000, the school made their first ever trip to the Final Four, making a magical run as an eight seed. Since then, the Badgers have experienced … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Basketball All-Decade Team
My Day with Devin Harris (part 1)
by: David Kay In an era in which professional athletes are too often egotistical and appropriately labeled as “divas” or “pre-madonnas,” it is refreshing to come across a player like Devin Harris. Despite his newfound stardom in the NBA, the Wauwatosa East product and former Badger has stayed humble and not forgotten his roots. I recently had the opportunity to follow … [Read more...] about My Day with Devin Harris (part 1)