Wisconsin's dynamic duo of Jordan Taylor and Jon Leuer appeared to run out of gas as they combined for an ugly 7-of-31 (.226) from the field in a 61-54 loss to the #8-seeded Butler Bulldogs. For the fifth straight year, the Badgers have been knocked out of the NCAA Tournament by a mid-major team (UNLV, Davidson, Xavier, Cornell and Butler). "We just needed to put a few … [Read more...] about Butler Overpowers Wisconsin 61-54: Sweet 16 Rapid Reaction
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Sweet 16 Preview: This Wisconsin Team Is Not Your Typical Badgers Team
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
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
2011 NCAA Tournament: Southeast Regional Bracket Breakdown
Warning: I will not be responsible if you copy these brackets and are out of your NCAA Tournament pool by Sunday. However, if you do listen to my college basketball wisdom and win some money, I want 20% of the pot or at least a shout-out on your twitter or facebook page. Check out my East and West Regional Bracket Breakdowns. By: David Kay … [Read more...] about 2011 NCAA Tournament: Southeast Regional Bracket Breakdown
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
Wisconsin Badgers Jordan Taylor Named to Final Five for Cousy Award
Earlier this season,the Wisconsin Badgers Jordan Taylor wasn't even a Cousy Award Finalist until he was added after much controversy. Funny how things change as the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame named Taylor to the final five on Thursday. Taylor joins Cleveland State's Norris Cole, BYU's Jimmer Fredette, Duke's Nolan Smith and Connecticut's Kemba Walker as the … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Badgers Jordan Taylor Named to Final Five for Cousy Award
Big 10 Tournament Preview and Predictions
As mediocre as the Big Ten has looked this season (and a major reason why it looks so mediocre is because expectations were sky-high in October) that big muddled middle mush should make for an exciting conference tournament. There really is very little difference between seeds 4-7. And the league is indicative of college basketball at large this season. When the brackets are … [Read more...] about Big 10 Tournament Preview and Predictions