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
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The mysterious play of the Wisconsin Badgers Traevon Jackson
Coming into the season, Wisconsin Badgers sophomore point guard Traevon Jackson's claim to fame was being the son of Big Ten legend and former NBA pro Jim Jackson. Now he's in the midst of an unpredictable point guard shuffle for a decent Badgers team (14-6) who has surged to a 5-2 record in the best conference in America. To say Jackson's season has been defined by … [Read more...] about The mysterious play of the Wisconsin Badgers Traevon Jackson
Believe it or not, Bo Ryan has made unbelievable progress at Wisconsin
After a disheartening last second loss to the Syracuse Orange in the Sweet 16, critics quickly came out of the woodwork to bash Wisconsin Badgers Head Coach Bo Ryan while an elect few went as far to call for his job. As I sat back and watched these events unfold, I couldn't happen but … [Read more...] about Believe it or not, Bo Ryan has made unbelievable progress at Wisconsin
Preview: #6 Michigan State versus #10 Ohio State
Spartans stay perfect at home against the Badgers
This year’s match-ups between MSU and Wisconsin on both the gridiron and the hardwood have been very exciting. During college football season, we had the Hail Mary pass that led to a Spartan victory and the come-from-behind win by Wisconsin in the Big Ten championship, and the basketball rivalry seemed like it would run a similar script--last month’s controversial shot call let … [Read more...] about Spartans stay perfect at home against the Badgers
Ohio State proves to be too strong for Wisconsin with 58-52 win (Rapid Reaction)
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)
CONTROVERSIAL Buzzer Beater Ending as #10 Michigan St. wins at #18 Wisconsin
It's only the third of the year yet Wisconsin has three home losses this college basketball season. Seriously, when do the Badgers lose more than twice at the Kohl Center in an entire season? Let alone three times? No. 18 Wisconsin fell to 12-4 overall and 1-2 in the Big Ten with a 63-60, overtime loss to No. 10 Michigan State (14-2, 3-0) tonight. What a way for Tom Izzo to … [Read more...] about CONTROVERSIAL Buzzer Beater Ending as #10 Michigan St. wins at #18 Wisconsin
Preseason All-America Hoops Team Released; Buckeyes Sullinger Only Unanimous Choice
The Big Ten conference as a whole may take a step backward this college basketball season, but their star power will remain high this hoops season. The AP All-American preseason first team was released a few short hours ago, and the league made a very tremendous impact on that very short list. Ohio State's Jared Sullinger was the only unanimous choice of the 65-member … [Read more...] about Preseason All-America Hoops Team Released; Buckeyes Sullinger Only Unanimous Choice
Badgers Ben Brust Leads the Way in Annual Red-White Scrimmage
A serious question facing the 2011-12 Badgers is whether or not they can replace the production from departing seniors Jon Leuer, Keaton Nankivil and Tim Jarmusz. In Sunday's annual Red-White Scrimmage at the Kohl Center, part of that question was possibly answered. Sophomore guard Ben Brust stepped up in a big way … [Read more...] about Badgers Ben Brust Leads the Way in Annual Red-White Scrimmage
Badgers’ Mike Bruesewitz Sheds Fro for a Good Cause
In an effort to raise awareness for multiple sclerosis, Badger sophomore Mike Bruesewitz shaved his trademark red curly hair Wednesday during "Wake Up Wisconsin" on Madison's WKOW-TV. Bruesewitz partnered with the National MS Society to raise money and awareness for those with multiple sclerosis. The goal is to raise a minimum of $3,100 dollars, which reflects the sophomore … [Read more...] about Badgers’ Mike Bruesewitz Sheds Fro for a Good Cause