Badgers to play in the Cancun Challenge next season
MADISON, Wis. Wisconsin's men's basketball schedule for the 2013-14 season hasn't yet been finalized, but the Badgers' non-conference holiday tournament location should create some excitement among fans.
UW officials announced Tuesday most of the field for the 2013 Cancun Challenge, to be played over the week of Thanksgiving. Wisconsin joins Old Dominion, Saint Louis...
Badgers proved they could beat anyone
MADISON, Wis. Wisconsin's basketball players took their place on a podium one by one to signify the start of the Badgers' season-ending banquet Tuesday night in the Kohl Center. They nearly made it to their seats unscathed, too.
While the seniors were being announced, forward Mike Bruesewitz briefly tripped on a step just before reaching the podium.
"We don't...
Badgers proved they could beat anyone
MADISON, Wis. Wisconsin's basketball players took their place on a podium one by one to signify the start of the Badgers' season-ending banquet Tuesday night in the Kohl Center. They nearly made it to their seats unscathed, too.
While the seniors were being announced, forward Mike Bruesewitz briefly tripped on a step just before reaching the podium.
"We don't...
Badgers Hoops Recap: Badgers cold shooting dooms them again in NCAA Tournament
We've all seen this play out over and over again in the NCAA tournament - the Badgers play good defense for a half and then the offense can't come along for the ride. On Friday afternoon in Kansas City that cold offense cost them a chance to advance as they went down to the 12th seeded Rebels of Ole Miss 57-46.
Just how bad was it? The Badgers went 15-59 from the field...
Ugly basketball dooms but doesn’t define the Wisconsin Badgers
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 Big...
Badgers' scout team had tiring task
KANSAS CITY, Mo. Wisconsin guard Zak Showalter dribbled down court during practice on Wednesday and spotted an open teammate cutting to the basket. Instincts, naturally, told him to zip a pass through the defense so the scout team could score two points against the Badgers' starters.He did ... only to find himself reprimanded and briefly pulled from the floor.If that reaction...
Badgers' scout team had tiring task
KANSAS CITY, Mo. Wisconsin guard Zak Showalter dribbled down court during practice on Wednesday and spotted an open teammate cutting to the basket. Instincts, naturally, told him to zip a pass through the defense so the scout team could score two points against the Badgers' starters.He did ... only to find himself reprimanded and briefly pulled from the floor.If that reaction...
Badgers Hoops Recap: UW goes cold, OSU wins Big Ten title again
Wisconsin's Big Ten tournament final was exactly what frustrates and excites Badger fans all rolled into one as they went down to the Buckeyes of Ohio State 50-43 on Sunday.
They played so well in stretches and believe it or not actually held a nine point lead and looked like it was going to run away with their second straight matchup between these two teams - that'...
Big Ten Tournament: Michigan vs. Wisconsin Preview
Basics
Who:No. 6 Michigan (26-6, 12-6 B1G) vs. Wisconsin (21-10, 12-6 B1G)
Where: United Center (Chicago, IL)
When: ~2:30 p.m., Friday, March 15th, 2013
TV: ESPN
Radio: MGoBlue, 950 AM, 1050 AM
More: Big Ten Tournament Content, Big Ten Tournament Bracket
Michigan hasn’t won more than one game at the Big Ten Tournament since 1998. That was the year the Wolverines...
Ryan named Big Ten Coach of the Year
MADISON, Wis. Wisconsin coach Bo Ryan was named Big Ten Coach of the Year by the league's media members and coaches on Monday.
Ryan claimed the honor for the third time in his 12-year career at Wisconsin and first since 2002-03. He won Big Ten championships in his first two seasons with the Badgers to earn Coach of the Year honors on both occasions.
Ryan surprisingly led the...
Ryan named Big Ten Coach of the Year
MADISON, Wis. Wisconsin coach Bo Ryan was named Big Ten Coach of the Year by the league's media members and coaches on Monday.
Ryan claimed the honor for the third time in his 12-year career at Wisconsin and first since 2002-03. He won Big Ten championships in his first two seasons with the Badgers to earn Coach of the Year honors on both occasions.
Ryan surprisingly led the...
Wisconsin’s Bo Ryan should be the 2013 Big Ten Coach of the Year
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 Marquette...
Don’t Sleep On Bo Ryan’s Badgers (Now Less Boring!)
There’s been so much made of how good the Big Ten is this year, and I’m not here to refute that.
Indiana has proven all season long that they are one of the best teams in the country, if not the best team. And that game Tuesday night between Indiana and Michigan State? One of the best we’ve seen in college basketball this season.
Likewise, Michigan has proven they are a top...
Shooting Droughts, Puzzling Play cost Badgers in 58-53 loss to Gophers
Wisconsin and Minnesota left off where they started in Madison, only this time no one was the victor in regulation. Instead the 20th ranked Badgers played their third straight overtime game, a first in school history, but unlike the previous two OT games this one didn't go the Badgers way as they were downed 58-53 at Williams arena.
All you need to know about this one is...
Badgers' Marshall plans to finish year strong
MADISON, Wis. When George Marshall began the season, many presumed he would effortlessly slide into the role of starting point guard at Wisconsin. There would be growing pains, yes, but he possessed a combination of speed and shooting prowess to make his talent stand out and ease the pain of losing guard Josh Gasser to a season-ending ACL injury.
Marshall had sparkled the previous...
Behind the Scenes with BTN's The Journey
Earlier today we were able to sit down and talk with Bill Friedman, a Coordinating Producer for the ever popular BTN series "The Journey" as this week's episode will feature a story on Wisconsin Badgers point guards Traevon Jackson and George Marshall, along with the story of Jackson and his father - the famed Jimmy Jackson from Ohio State.
We chatted about everything...
Badgers Hoops Recap: Second Half Drought Dooms UW in 58-49 loss to OSU
With 13:00 to play in the second half, the Badgers led Ohio State 41-37 and looked to be on their way to a win. 7 minutes and 13 seconds later, the Buckeyes held a 52-41 advantage. That's right, for 7:13, Wisconsin did not score ONE point. Sound familiar?
Yes, the infamous Wisconsin scoring drought strikes again. The Badgers (14-7, 5-3) ultimately fell to the #11 Buckeyes...
Badgers bounce pesky Gophers, 45-44, in battle of attrition
Wisconsin played it's 2nd straight U-G-L-Y basketball game, but unlike the previous version they didn't dig themselves a massive hole as they hung on to defeat the Minnesota Gophers 45-44 and stay in the race for the top of the Big Ten. The Badgers (14-6, 5-2 B1G) benefited from missed free throws for a change as a strange sequence of action led to the Gophers' (15-5...
Badgers shoot themselves out of a victory, drop 49-47 decision to Michigan State
There are simply no two ways around this one, Wisconsin should've won this game and free throws killed them. It really is that simple as the Badgers (13-6, 3-2 B1G) dropped an ugly game, 49-47, to Michigan State (17-3, 6-1 B1G) at the Kohl Center on Tuesday night.
All you really need to know is Wisconsin shot all of 7-18 from the free throw line. 11 missed free throws? Yep...
Michigan St.-Wisconsin Preview
While the home team has generally controlled this series of late, Big Ten-leading Michigan State pulled out a gritty win during its last visit to Madison.
The No. 13 Spartans know a repeat performance won't be easy to come by.
Surging Michigan State aims for a fourth consecutive victory over Wisconsin, which looks to extend its home winning streak to eight Tuesday night.
The...
Badgers look for boost from return home
While the home team has generally controlled this series of late, Big Ten-leading Michigan State pulled out a gritty win during its last visit to Madison.
The No. 13 Spartans know a repeat performance won't be easy to come by.
Surging Michigan State aims for a fourth consecutive victory over Wisconsin, which looks to extend its home winning streak to eight Tuesday night.
The...
UW's Marshall looks to build off breakout game
MADISON, Wis. The more George Marshall wanted to please Wisconsin's coaches early this season, the less he actually played in a manner that drew their approval. It was a catch-22 for Marshall, the Badgers' talented point guard, and he wasn't sure how to escape its clutches.
Marshall, a redshirt freshman, had been pegged as a player to watch dating to his days on Wisconsin...
UW's Marshall looks to build off breakout game
MADISON, Wis. The more George Marshall wanted to please Wisconsin's coaches early this season, the less he actually played in a manner that drew their approval. It was a catch-22 for Marshall, the Badgers' talented point guard, and he wasn't sure how to escape its clutches.
Marshall, a redshirt freshman, had been pegged as a player to watch dating to his days on Wisconsin...
Injuries Mounting for Wisconsin
As soon as it appears to get close to 100 percent, more injuries pop up to attack Wisconsin's depth. Not only will Frank Kaminsky miss his second straight game when Wisconsin takes on No.13 Michigan State Tuesday, the Badgers could be without George Marshall, as well.
Big Ten is no place for an unbeaten record
IOWA CITY, Iowa Five minutes had passed during Wisconsin coach Bo Ryan's postgame press conference when a reporter reminded him that no undefeated Big Ten teams remained in conference play.
Ryan, of course, didn't need a refresher. Not after what he saw on the court earlier in the night.
"Oh, rub it in," Ryan said after Wisconsin lost, 70-66, Saturday against...
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