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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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
#1 Ohio State Shows Signs of Vulnerability in First Big 10 Tournament Game
After running Wisconsin out of the gym in the regular season finale, many thought Ohio State would sail through the Big 10 Tournament with ease. This sentiment was short lived as they were taken down to the wire Friday in their first game against Northwestern. The Buckeyes were able to escape with an overtime victory 67-61, but it wasn't pretty. Northwestern and Ohio State … [Read more...] about #1 Ohio State Shows Signs of Vulnerability in First Big 10 Tournament Game
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
#1 Ohio State Gets Last Laugh on #10 Wisconsin
After the alleged "spitting incident" in Madison less than a month ago, Wisconsin coach Bo Ryan said, "All I know is we won the game, deal with it." By dealing with it, did he mean for the Buckeyes to embarrass the Badgers for 40 minutes the next time the two teams played? If so, Ohio State sure "dealt with it" on Sunday, winning 93-65. By: Justin Mertes-Mistretta … [Read more...] about #1 Ohio State Gets Last Laugh on #10 Wisconsin