Here we go again as the embarrassment of riches gets even richer for the state of Wisconsin. As if it wasn't enough for fans to see the Badgers in the Rose Bowl and the Packers in the Super Bowl, we now have the Badgers basketball team in the Sweet 16. A match-up with the #8-seeded Butler Bulldogs awaits the Badgers who are playing in their fifth Sweet 16 since … [Read more...] about Sweet 16 Preview: This Wisconsin Team Is Not Your Typical Badgers Team
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NCAA Tournament Southeast Regional Sweet 16 Breakdown
Butler has done it again; knocking off Pitt in the third round of the NCAA Tournament featuring a crazy ending with two somewhat controversial foul calls in the final seconds. Now the Bulldogs are in the Sweet 16 of the Southeast Regional along with Wisconsin, Florida, and Jimmer Fredette’s BYU Cougars. Here is the breakdown of Thursday night’s games and who I think will be … [Read more...] about NCAA Tournament Southeast Regional Sweet 16 Breakdown
Wisconsin Nips the Wildcats 70-65: NCAA 3rd Round Rapid Reaction
Jordan Taylor didn't have his best game shooting (2-of-16), but came through in the end with the biggest block of his life as the #4 Wisconsin Badgers defeated the #5 Kansas State Wildcats 70-65 in another March Madness thriller. The Wildcats Jacob Pullen scored a crazy game-high 38 points and became Kansas State's all-time scoring leader, but it wasn't enough because … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Nips the Wildcats 70-65: NCAA 3rd Round Rapid Reaction
Wisconsin Downs Belmont 72-58: NCAA 2nd Round Rapid Reaction
So much for the #13 Belmont Bruins being that trendy 13-4 upset pick. The #4 Wisconsin Badgers offense returned to form in a 72-58 victory in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Jon Leuer exploded for 17 of his game-high 22 points in the second half to lead the Badgers to their fifth consecutive opening-game win. "We knew we were playing a very good team. We knew we … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Downs Belmont 72-58: NCAA 2nd Round Rapid Reaction
Wisconsin Badgers Leuer and Taylor Among Top 20 For John R. Wooden Award
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
Wisconsin Badgers Land a #4 Seed and a Giant-Killer in Belmont
After finishing the year with two horrific losses, the Wisconsin Badgers enter the NCAA Tournament as one of the nation's top 16 teams. As a #4 seed in the Southeast Regional, the Badgers will take on the #13 seed Belmont Bruins (30-4), champions of the Atlantic Sun Conference. The Badgers and Bruins will match-up on Thursday, March 17th in Tuscon, Arizona. Tip-off is set … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Badgers Land a #4 Seed and a Giant-Killer in Belmont
Penn State Stuns the Wisconsin Badgers 36-33: Rapid Reaction
In what can only be described as one of the worst offensive performances in Big Ten Tournament history, the Penn State Nittany Lions edged out the #13 Wisconsin Badgers by the low-low score of 36-33. The 69 combined points were the lowest in the 14-year history of the tournament. Leaders Jon Leuer and Jordan Taylor partnered for 26 of the team's 33 points and took a … [Read more...] about Penn State Stuns the Wisconsin Badgers 36-33: Rapid Reaction
TSB’s Big Ten Basketball Postseason Awards
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
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
Wisconsin 78, Northwestern 63: Rapid Reaction
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