Join our linker program. Box Score. Junior forward Vitto Brown posted his first career double-double, finishing with 12 points and 16 rebounds to help UW beat Texas A&M-Corpus Christi 64-49 in a non-conference game. But I tell you, there are some teams that when things werent going real well would not have come back the way our guys did. After UW pulled out an 82-79 overtime victory over No. It's hard to pick one area to highlight on Wisconsin's team, but the offense does merit some discussion. UW finished in the top four in the Big Ten in each of Bo Ryans first 14 seasons, but that streak appeared to be in jeopardy after he retired on Dec. 15 and the Badgers got off to a shaky start under interim coach Greg Gard. Bo Ryan. And were going to keep going here.. They havent changed any, UW coach Bo Ryan said. In some ways, looking at the final stat sheet, it was fair to wonder how in the world the University of Wisconsin mens basketball team even had a chance to escape the Kohl Center with a victory Saturday afternoon. ST. LOUIS Ninety-six days after its season was turned upside down, the University of Wisconsin mens basketball team strolled into the Scottrade Center Sunday night with a chance to advance to the second weekend of the NCAA tournament. Pearson, Marquise INDIANAPOLIS The first postseason game of the Greg Gard era was one to forget. Nov 6, 2022 Updated Nov 24, 2022. Port Washington, Wis. The longtime UW coach was a finalist for the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame Class of 2015, and is under consideration again. L, 61-92. 17 Badgers did a good job of ignoring the mess they made on their resume and quickly moving on to the next item on their to-do list. I guarantee Twitter is probably complaining about Wisconsin basketball, junior guard Zak Showalter said after the Badgers 47-43 victory over Pittsburgh in an NCAA tournament first-round game. They received at-large bid to the NCAA tournament as a No. There's no doubt that some of these players will have to step up, but at least there are some pieces to work with this season. But we know what weve got and what were capable of. 3 Maryland a 63-60 victory over the Badgers, who have now lost five games by three or fewer points. However, characterizing these departures as anything other than significant is just wrong. Last year, Hayes put up great numbers and came in at#3 in the BTPowerhouse preseason Big Ten player rankings heading into this season. There is no additional information to display. However, when all is said and done, many believe that he is the newcomer with the most long-term potential. The game will be broadcast on TNT. 7 Oklahoma coasted to a 65-48 victory over the Badgers, Badgers upset No. Jan 31 @ Iowa, Wisconsin (19-2) Win vs. Iowa, 74-63, 22. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Wisconsin Badgers Schedule 2022-23 2022-23 2021-22 2020-21 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13 2011-12 2010-11 2009-10 2008-09 2007-08 2006-07 2005-06 2004-05 2003-04 . The Terrapins were 15-0 in Big Ten home games since joining the conference in 2014 and could have moved into sole possession of first place with a victory Saturday night. Brown, Koenig and Showalter were a combined 8 of 9 from 3-point range. Jan 4 @ Northwestern, Wisconsin (14-1) Win vs. Northwestern, 81-58, 16. The Badgers answered Gards call, using a big second half to post a 68-57 victory over Michigan and continue their climb up the Big Ten Conference standings. UW moved on despite trailing for much of the game, including by double digits in the first half. Grand Forks, N.D. / Betty Engelstad Sioux Center. Ht. WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. Along with reading BTPowerhouse's season preview post for the Wisconsin Badgers, make sure to check out the site's podcast preview of theBadgers featuring BTPowerhouse Manager Thomas Beindit andDrew Hamm ofBucky's Fifth Quarter breaking down Wisconsin's roster, incoming recruits, schedule, and season outlook. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. I understand were not going to go 13-for-20 from (3-point range) every game, but there are other ways we can remedy that.. Now, with several departures, this area gets a bit more concerning. Badgers during a 71-61 loss to Georgetown, The Badgers 74-73 victory over Virginia Commonwealth, UW used a big run in the second half to record an 85-67 victory, No. The University of Wisconsin mens basketball team was awful on the offensive end in the first half and equally bad on the other end of the court after halftime. There is no additional information to display: Most will focus on the losses of Dekker and Kaminsky - and rightfully so, as they were fantastic - but it's telling that the Badgers are also losing two other starter quality players and one of the team's most utilized backups. You know youre always going to have a thrust from them, especially here, said Gard, whose team beat Michigan State 77-76 on Jan. 17 at the Kohl Center. Jackson scored six of those points to move Notre Dame (24-11) within one victory of reaching the Final Four. Those defeats seem like an eternity ago, but Gard thought it was important to bring up the low points as a reminder of the importance of holding serve at the Kohl Center during the Badgers final scheduled appearance in the building this season. 8 Spartans roll to a 69-57 victory in a Big Ten Conference game and end the Badgers seven-game winning streak. Jan 20, Wisconsin (17-2) Win vs. Iowa, 82-50, 20. Regardless of who or why this issue was prevalent for the Badgers, there isn't much debating that it was not a great area for Wisconsin. SYRACUSE, N.Y. Say this for a University of Wisconsin mens basketball team that is lacking in a lot of areas at this stage of the season, with experience topping that list: Just when it might seem like theyre down for the count, the Badgers have shown the ability to pick themselves up off the mat and continue fighting. The team came in at just No. Hayes finished with 18 points and 12 rebounds and also played a key role in a strong defensive effort for UW (6-3), which played well on both ends of the court to begin a seven-game homestand with an emphatic win. You know why? Though it's tough to see this group completely being able to meet Wisconsin's depth needs this season, this should be a really good group long-term. After all, he's trying to replace Josh Gasser, who was a really nice shooter. He is far from a fully developed player and will have to work on his game, but his diversity on the court could be a big boost to what should be a rather thin and inexperienced Badger team. [2] However, on August 13, he backed away from his previous announcement, saying he will make a final decision by the end of 2015. Wisconsin Badgers Schedule 2015-16 . The Badgers came in at No. As the University of Wisconsin mens basketball team gathered during a media timeout in the second half, another damaging home loss staring the Badgers right in the face, the players made eye contact and exchanged what Hayes later referred to as a look.. But, hey, were advancing, thats all that matters.. Badgers roll to a 79-57 victory over Rutgers at the Kohl Center. Love, Jamar Lost National Final (68-63) versus #1 Duke, Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 6:01AM. Assistant Coach Greg Gard was named as interim head coach. The University of Wisconsin men's basketball team returns three starters but lost its top two scorers from last season. Mar 28 (Neutral), Wisconsin (35-3) Win vs. Arizona, 85-78, 39. UW shot 33.9 percent from the field and went 6 of 20 from 3-point range after shooting 50.7 percent from beyond the arc over the previous three games. All rights reserved. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Jackson, Duje A three-way conversation following the Badgers 70-65 loss to Northwestern also included junior point guard Bronson Koenig and UW strength and conditioning coach Erik Helland, but Hayes was doing most of the talking and he was animated. Hayes is certainly a big return here, but this could be an area of significant regression. Thats where Brown, who very well could be the Big Ten Player of the Week when the award is announced Monday, put his foot down. There are wins on the table for the taking, but how many of those difficult games that the Badgers can grab is a whole different issue. Tuura. We needed to stem that off by finishing in the paint. The win assured UW of finishing in the top four in the Big Ten standings for the 15th consecutive season, a feat that took some of the sting out of being eliminated from the Big Ten title race Tuesday night when Indiana won at Iowa to clinch the championship outright. There is no additional information to display: For the Badgers (9-7, 1-2), it was their fourth loss this season by either one or two points. The official 2022-23 Men's Basketball Roster for the Wisconsin Lutheran College . Wisconsin is losing its best player, two other starters, and two of the team's top bench options late in the season. Do you have a blog? In reality and coaches dont want to admit it thats what basketball boils down to, Badgers assistant coach Lamont Paris said. The Wisconsin Badgers utilized a second-half surge to defeat the Iowa Hawkeyes in a 64-52 victory on Wednesday night, improving to 16-11 on the season and 8-9 in conference play. With all that talent it is no surprise (that's not true) that Wisconsin went to back-to-back Final Fours, but now that the cupboard is bare how will Bo Ryan react? By upsetting unbeaten Kentucky 7164 in the Final Four in Indianapolis, the Badgers moved on to play Duke in the National Championship Game, going for their first title in 74 years. Taxes. He not only has the highest ratings according to the scouting services, but is considered to be a quality ball handler with a solid shot. Feb 24 @ Iowa, Wisconsin (18-10) Win vs. Iowa, 67-59, 29. Kaminsky was easily the team's best player and Dekker did enough to get himself drafted in the 1st Round of the 2015 NBA Draft. That comment isnt suitable for print, but the usually mild-mannered Hayes didnt stop there. Dec 7 (Wed) W, 73-51. Unfortunately, maintaining that success could be harder this season than it has been in quite some time. Traevon Jackson isn't as much of a hit, as he only saw limited playing time later in the year, but he still played a good hunk of minutes and was a top option early on. Mattison, Andreas Essegian leads Wisconsin against Rutgers after 23-point game Wisconsin faces the Rutgers Scarlet Knights after Connor Essegian scored 23 points in Wisconsin's 64-59 victory against the. But it didnt cost the Badgers a key victory in a matchup of NCAA tournament bubble teams because they were so efficient on the other end of the court. By just about any measure, Wisconsin was one of the nation's best teams. Wisconsin came in at just No. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Won West Regional Final (85-78) versus #2 Arizona I really like that.. Yeah, Ryan said. Schlundt, Josh Brown has shown a decent ability to rebound and may be a concern offensively, but there just isn't a lot to choose from upfront. Naturally, fans are hoping for that remarkable success to continue into this season. Do you have a blog? The first shot Vitto Brown attempted Wednesday night was a 3-pointer from the right corner, which isnt exactly one of his hot spots. Findlay, Charles Its another remarkable achievement for a team that was 7-5 when Bo Ryan abruptly retired on Dec. 15. {{start_at_rate}} {{format_dollars}} {{start_price}} {{format_cents}} {{term}}, {{promotional_format_dollars}}{{promotional_price}}{{promotional_format_cents}} {{term}}, JIM POLZIN | Wisconsin State Journal | | 608-252-6473, The result was a 92-65 victory over Siena for UW. The on-court celebration was in full swing, and the next step for the University of Wisconsin mens basketball team was to line up and sing Varsity with a group of jolly fans who werent quite ready to venture back out into the cold. However, until proven otherwise I find it unwise to pick the Badgers below fourth in the conference and that is where they'll end up this season. Feb 15, Wisconsin (23-2) Win vs. Illinois, 68-49, 26. 2021, but don't expect to see him on Basketball Wives when the show returns. Prior to doing that, UW was three games below .500 in conference play with an average margin of defeat of 3.8 points in four losses. Gard said hes seen monumental strides in the right direction from the Badgers. Nobody feels sorry for us.. 9 seed and falling to eventual national champion, Baylor. Though it's hard to guarantee that Wisconsin had the best offense in college basketball since the 2001-02 season, Wisconsin's offense should certainly be in the discussion, which says a lot. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. All reports on him come back breathless about his potential and his rebounding ability and how he dominated Kaminsky at times in practice last year andwell, you get the point. Freshman swingman Khalil Iverson finished with a career-high 10 points and also had five rebounds, two assists, a steal and a blocked shot to help the Badgers (13-9, 5-4 Big Ten) beat the Fighting Illini for the ninth consecutive time. Junior point guard Bronson Koenig scored a career-high 27 points, and junior forward Nigel Hayes had 25 points to help the Badgers (10-9, 2-4 Big Ten) give interim coach Greg Gard his first signature victory since taking over for Bo Ryan just over a month ago. Interim coach Greg Gard brought up some bad memories in his pregame speech Sunday evening, reminding the members of the University of Wisconsin mens basketball team about home losses to Western Illinois, UW-Milwaukee and Marquette earlier in the season. The Boilermakers gaudy numbers left Badgers junior point guard Bronson Koenig shaking his head. The Badgers didnt help themselves with some shaky shot selection early in the game. Once the tiebreaker was sorted out, the Badgers (20-11, 12-6 Big Ten) ended up as the No. Gard admitted he was concerned that Nebraska, with a game under its belt in Indianapolis, would come out with a lot of energy. Hurdle, Tevin That includes a five-game winning streak in State College, but the Badgers average margin of victory during that streak is just 5.6 points. Another defensive area that looks to be of major concern is the team's interior defense. Maryland, which beat UW 63-60 at the Kohl Center on Jan. 9 when Melo Trimble made a 3-pointer with 1.2 seconds remaining, had won five consecutive games overall. Along with this, even if Wisconsin had a bit of a soft Big Ten schedule, a 16-2 conference record with wins over a bunch of NCAA Tournament teams should override those concerns. Overall, this is a Wisconsin team with plenty of question marks, but also a roster with some legitimate star players and talented depth options. The Panthers only other victory in 33 meetings against the Badgers came on Dec. 12, 1992, a 77-72 decision at the UW Field House. Montbriand, Domingo Those three losses would be pretty significant by themselves, but they come in addition to Wisconsin losing arguably its best two players. Junior forward Nigel Hayes scored a team-high 21 points, and UW connected a season-high 13 times from beyond the arc to extend its winning streak to five games with a 79-68 victory over Ohio State. The Badgers will enter the postseason coming off what was statistically their worst defensive effort of the season. Hill, Traevon Death. The Badgers led for all but 3-minutes, 19-seconds of the game. If youre playing the what-if game at the midway point of season for the University of Wisconsin mens basketball team, youre not alone. With the return of key players like Nigel Hayes, Bronson Koenig, and Zak Showalter, at least some of that elite offensive performance should roll over into this season. Thanks to a busy early-season schedule, UW didnt have much time to dwell on the programs first season-opening loss in14 years. Unfortunately, that may be too tall of a task for the Badgers this year. In fact, the Blue Devils are ranked No. Last year, when we were in these close games, we had the older guys Frank (Kaminsky), Josh (Gasser), Sam (Dekker), Duje (Dukan) and Trae (Jackson) and those guys always found a way and brought us along with them to win those games. Jan 21 @ Penn State, Wisconsin (11-9) Win vs. Penn State, 66-60, 21. 15 Purdue, Badgers 47-43 victory over Pittsburgh in an NCAA tournament first-round game, After UW got a brilliant performance from junior point guard Bronson Koenig in a 66-63 upset of Xavier in a second-round game. 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