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Old Spice Classic Preview: Wisconsin vs. Notre Dame In Title Game?

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In all honesty, the 2010 Old Spice Classic could be the lowest scoring tournament in the history of Feast Week.  With teams like Wisconsin, Temple, and Notre Dame that emphasize defense and are very patient on the offensive end, there is not a lot of offensive firepower in Orlando although teams like Texas A&M, Cal, and Georgia could cause some noise because of their … [Read more...] about Old Spice Classic Preview: Wisconsin vs. Notre Dame In Title Game?

Rapid Reaction: Wisconsin 85 North Dakota 53

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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

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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 Need Keaton Nankivil to Produce in More Ways Than One

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Jon Leuer is the obvious play-maker for the Wisconsin Badgers Men's Basketball team, but don't discount the senior Keaton Nankivil as an important cog in Bo Ryan's well-oiled machine known as the swing offense. We all know Nankivil can shoot. This is evident from his career shooting percentage of .483 (157-for-325) in three seasons with the Badgers. Where he looks to improve … [Read more...] about Badgers Need Keaton Nankivil to Produce in More Ways Than One

Thoughts on Badgers Basketball Media Day

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On Thursday, the USA Today/ESPN Coaches poll debuted with the Wisconsin Badgers coming in at #24. Thursday was also declared Media Day for the basketball team which featured a twenty minute press conference with Head Coach Bo Ryan. Ryan had a lot to talk about including the new ranking, Jon Leuer and replacing two key senior guards from last season. By: Nick Grays … [Read more...] about Thoughts on Badgers Basketball Media Day

Big 10 lands 5 Ballers on Team USA Select Roster

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Today, we learned the roster of the USA Basketball Select Team that will train against the National Team during its July 19-24 camp in Las Vegas. Five of the 20 collegians chosen for the Select Team are from the Big Ten:  William Buford (Ohio State), JaJuan Johnson (Purdue), Mike Tisdale (Illinois), Jon Leuer (Wisconsin), and John Shurna (Northwestern). These players will help … [Read more...] about Big 10 lands 5 Ballers on Team USA Select Roster

Big 10 All-Injured Team

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By Paul M. Banks Injuries are just part of sports; the natural order of things, the way it is. But during the 2009-2010 college basketball season, the injury bug has seemed to infested the Big Ten a little more than usual. In fact, you could make a pretty good starting five out or Big Ten stars that have missed a couple months or will miss a couple months this season. … [Read more...] about Big 10 All-Injured Team