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2011 NBA Draft re-do with 2012 hindsight

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It is an annual tradition here during the NBA All-Star break to re-do the NBA Draft lottery from the previous year.  The Sports Bank’s NBA Draft Nerd, David Kay and Peter Christian will alternate re-drafting the top fourteen picks in the 2011 NBA Draft taking into account what they know about the rookies based off their performances so far this season.  They will factor in how … [Read more...] about 2011 NBA Draft re-do with 2012 hindsight

Milwaukee Bucks at crossroads; Jennings’ team? Skiles staying?

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After their breakout playoff season in 2010, the Milwaukee Bucks find themselves back in lottery land. It’s extremely disappointing; especially given that the ’09-’10 team had a young core that looked poised to make the franchise a fixture in the postseason. This year, they were alive for the final playoff spot up until the season's final week, but fell short. This offseason … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Bucks at crossroads; Jennings’ team? Skiles staying?

Milwaukee Bucks get young guys playing time in season’s final games

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After their breakout playoff season in 2010, the Milwaukee Bucks find themselves back in lottery land. It's extremely disappointing; especially given that the '09-'10 team had a young core that looked poised to make the franchise a fixture in the postseason. This year, they were alive for the final playoff spot up until a few days ago, but alas they'll have to settle for ninth … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Bucks get young guys playing time in season’s final games

Jon Leuer Stays Close to Home with the Milwaukee Bucks

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Former Wisconsin Badgers forward Jon Leuer was selected by the Milwaukee Bucks with the 40th overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft. The Bucks made headlines with their three-way trade involving the acquisition of Stephen Jackson earlier in the night and then added the versatile Leuer who many see as a great value pick in the second round. Follow the jump to find out what … [Read more...] about Jon Leuer Stays Close to Home with the Milwaukee Bucks

Wisconsin’s Jon Leuer: NBA Draft Combine Interview (Video)

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Wisconsin power forward Jon Leuer was one of 54 players invited to the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago. The former Badger has a lot to gain from workouts as Leuer projects to be picked anywhere from the late first round to mid-second round. A lot of scouts have compared the 6'10" forward to the Toronto Raptors Andrea Bargnani who was the number one overall pick in the 2006 NBA … [Read more...] about Wisconsin’s Jon Leuer: NBA Draft Combine Interview (Video)

Badgers’ Mike Bruesewitz Sheds Fro for a Good Cause

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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

Wisconsin Badgers 2010-2011 Recap, Early Look Ahead to 2012

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Overall, the Wisconsin Badgers 2010-2011 season should be considered a success seeing that they weren't even expected to finish in the upper half of the Big Ten. Not only did they finish in the upper half, they went 25-9 (13-5 in Big Ten) and finished third in the conference. The 25 wins were the third most in a single season in school history. However, the season could … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Badgers 2010-2011 Recap, Early Look Ahead to 2012

NBA Draft Stock Report: Sweet 16/Elite 8 Edition

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Even though it is just one game or a few games, the NCAA Tournament can do wonders to either help or hurt a college basketball player’s NBA Draft Stock; especially on the big stage of the Sweet 16 or Elite 8.  Here are some players who have seen their stock rise and fall this past weekend. Click here for The Sports Bank’s 2011 NBA Mock Draft.  You can also check out the list of … [Read more...] about NBA Draft Stock Report: Sweet 16/Elite 8 Edition

Butler Overpowers Wisconsin 61-54: Sweet 16 Rapid Reaction

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Wisconsin's dynamic duo of Jordan Taylor and Jon Leuer appeared to run out of gas as they combined for an ugly 7-of-31 (.226) from the field in a 61-54 loss to the #8-seeded Butler Bulldogs. For the fifth straight year, the Badgers have been knocked out of the NCAA Tournament by a mid-major team (UNLV, Davidson, Xavier, Cornell and Butler). "We just needed to put a few … [Read more...] about Butler Overpowers Wisconsin 61-54: Sweet 16 Rapid Reaction

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