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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

#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

Believe it or not, Bo Ryan has made unbelievable progress at Wisconsin

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                  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

#1 Syracuse vs. #4 Wisconsin: everything you need to know

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For the first time in program history, the Wisconsin Badgers are making back-to-back Sweet 16 appearances.  In typical fashion, most critics were underestimating UW's chances of advancing past the first weekend but Bo Ryan has done it again.  The Badgers will match up with top seed Syracuse Thursday night in an East Regional game in Boston.  Many were hopping off the Orange … [Read more...] about #1 Syracuse vs. #4 Wisconsin: everything you need to know

Everything you need to know about #4 Wisconsin vs. #13 Montana

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              For the third consecutive year, the Big Ten's Wisconsin Badgers have drawn a four seed in the NCAA Tournament. This year, they match-up with a Montana Grizzlies team who hail from the Big Sky Conference and have won fourteen straight games. Even though the Badgers (24-9) are 3-0 all-time against #13 seeds … [Read more...] about Everything you need to know about #4 Wisconsin vs. #13 Montana

Bo Ryan and the Wisconsin Badgers stay perfect in Senior Day Games (Rapid Reaction)

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                With a 70-56 win over the Fighting Illini, the Wisconsin Badgers' Head Coach Bo Ryan is now 11-0 in Senior Day games at the Kohl Center. Seniors Jordan Taylor and Rob Wilson were magnificent with 24 combined points to help the Badgers (23-8, 12-6) end the regular season on a three-game winning … [Read more...] about Bo Ryan and the Wisconsin Badgers stay perfect in Senior Day Games (Rapid Reaction)

Mystery Big Ten Coach claims Bo Ryan and the Badgers ‘cheat the game’

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                In a recent online article from Seth Davis of Sports Illustrated, a Big Ten coach or assistant anonymously claimed that the Wisconsin Badgers basketball team "cheats the game." Prior to the juicy details of the article, which attempts to exploit the weaknesses of the power conference's best … [Read more...] about Mystery Big Ten Coach claims Bo Ryan and the Badgers ‘cheat the game’