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Ugly basketball dooms but doesn’t define the Wisconsin Badgers

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Wisconsin's worst of fears were confirmed on Friday afternoon when Ole Miss pulled the cliche-but-common 12/5 upset in a dramatic 57-46 win over the Badgers. The Badgers uncharacteristically lost the turnover battle, 11-to-9, and shot an atrocious 25.4 percent from the field. Many felt Ole Miss was a borderline tournament team and the most publicized player in this year's … [Read more...] about Ugly basketball dooms but doesn’t define the Wisconsin Badgers

Wisconsin Badgers knock off top-seeded Indiana and improve resume in the process

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Wisconsin Badgers forward Ryan Evans had the game of his life while leading the Badgers with 16 points, eight rebounds, four assists and four blocks in a 68-57 win over the top-seeded Indiana Hoosiers. The Badgers had an underwhelming end to the regular season with a home loss to Purdue and a needed buzzer-beater to fend off lowly Penn State. Yet, they've taken the United … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Badgers knock off top-seeded Indiana and improve resume in the process

Wisconsin’s Bo Ryan should be the 2013 Big Ten Coach of the Year

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At the end of a tough non-conference schedule, pundits and fans alike speculated that there was no way Bo Ryan could take a Wisconsin Badgers team without their starting point guard and contend for a Big Ten Title. The Badgers were throttled at Florida (74-56 loss), picked apart by Creighton (84-74 loss), shocked by Virginia at home (60-54) and embarrassed by in-state rival … [Read more...] about Wisconsin’s Bo Ryan should be the 2013 Big Ten Coach of the Year

Wisconsin’s Ryan Evans goes with the unorthodox jump shot free throw

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In an attempt to improve his woeful free throw percentage, Wisconsin Badgers starting forward Ryan Evans decided to change up his free throw shooting style a bit. Channeling former NBA pros Hal Greer and Rick Barry, Evans decided to take a step back from the charity stripe and throw up a jump shot. On the two occasions he was at the line in a 77-46 drubbing of Nebraska, … [Read more...] about Wisconsin’s Ryan Evans goes with the unorthodox jump shot free throw

#26 Wisconsin Badgers: College Basketball 111 in 111

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Welcome to The Sports Bank’s third annual college basketball season preview series.  Two years we looked at 99 teams in 99 days.  Last year, we were slightly more aggressive and expanded to 111 teams in 111 days and will do so again as we look ahead to the 2012-2013 season. We will rank the 75 power conference teams and top 36 mid-majors in reverse power ranking order. … [Read more...] about #26 Wisconsin Badgers: College Basketball 111 in 111

Wisconsin Badgers clip the Commodores for a trip to the Sweet 16 (Rapid Reaction)

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              Thanks to some pesky defense against the #5 Vanderbilt Commodores, the #4 Wisconsin Badgers are Boston bound for their second trip to the Sweet 16 in the last two years. Threes were flying from everywhere with the Badgers shooting a total of 33 shots from beyond the arc. They connected on ten of them, … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Badgers clip the Commodores for a trip to the Sweet 16 (Rapid Reaction)

Everything you need to know about #4 Wisconsin vs. #5 Vanderbilt

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              After a Friday full of upsets, it's safe to say that March Madness is in full swing. However, not so much in the East Region where the bracket has been all chalk. One of Saturday's most intriguing match-ups features the #4 Wisconsin Badgers and #5 Vanderbilt Commodores. Contrasting styles should have … [Read more...] about Everything you need to know about #4 Wisconsin vs. #5 Vanderbilt

#8 Michigan State easily handle the #17 Wisconsin Badgers (Rapid Reaction)

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          The game started out with the characteristic exchange of runs for the #8 Michigan State Spartans and #17 Wisconsin Badgers, but it wasn't long before the Spartans jumped out to a commanding lead and an impressive 69-55 win. The Spartans (21-5, 10-3) excelled in every facet of the game and surely looked like they could be … [Read more...] about #8 Michigan State easily handle the #17 Wisconsin Badgers (Rapid Reaction)

Ohio State proves to be too strong for Wisconsin with 58-52 win (Rapid Reaction)

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                  The #3 Ohio State Buckeyes keep control of their first-place standing in the Big Ten with a 58-52 win over the #20 Wisconsin Badgers. Preseason All-American Jared Sullinger was particularly strong with 24 points and 10 rebounds in the Buckeyes first win at the Kohl Center since … [Read more...] about Ohio State proves to be too strong for Wisconsin with 58-52 win (Rapid Reaction)