A photo of John Blackwell for the Wisconsin Badgers Men's Basketball team

Here’s what Tom Izzo had to say about budding Wisconsin basketball star John Blackwell

The freshman from Michigan, only 18 years old, is playing beyond his years. By Peter Cameron, BADGER STRIPES Last year, Greg Gard and staff found a pearl who, inexplicably, had no high major offers in sharpshooter Connor Essegian. Now, they’ve found another pearl who’s playing better than Essegian – taking most of his minutes in part because he’s so damn good on both ends of … Continue reading Here’s what Tom Izzo had to say about budding Wisconsin basketball star John Blackwell

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A photo of the students swarming the Kohl Center court.

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WHITE OUT: Watch the student section storm the court after Wisconsin basketball’s win over Marquette

The Badgers upset the #3-ranked Marquette Golden Eagles 75-64. Watch the students swarm the Wisconsin basketball players as they celebrate the victory together. Badger Stripes is a sports news organization that provides in-depth coverage of Wisconsin athletics. Follow us on Facebook. Continue reading WHITE OUT: Watch the student section storm the court after Wisconsin basketball’s win over Marquette

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19% and 90%: What the numbers tell us about Wisconsin Badgers men’s basketball (so far)

Expect at least one major offensive category to improve drastically as the season progresses. Hopefully during the three games of hell week coming right up. By Peter Cameron, BADGER STRIPES After seven games, including four against high-quality opponents, the Wisconsin Badgers men’s basketball team is 5-2. Now they enter perhaps their toughest stretch of the season, in which they play #2 Marquette at home on … Continue reading 19% and 90%: What the numbers tell us about Wisconsin Badgers men’s basketball (so far)

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A mashup of three Badger players, Conner Essegian dribbles on the left, Tyler Wahl posts up in the middle, and John Blackwell shoots a jumper on the right.

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How much Wisconsin Badger men’s basketball players charge for NIL services

The basketball team is a little pricey when it comes to Name, Image and Likeness services, especially if you want an appearance. By Nathan Denzin, BADGER STRIPES Want an autograph Chucky Hepburn? How about an appearance from Connor Essegian at your event? With payments for Name, Image and Likeness, or NIL, in full swing across college athletics, the student-athletes of the Wisconsin Badgers Men’s Basketball team … Continue reading How much Wisconsin Badger men’s basketball players charge for NIL services

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UW really needed a healthy Essegian against Tennessee

Moving forward, that weapon will be available. Continue reading UW really needed a healthy Essegian against Tennessee

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A photo of Chucky Hepburn shooting for the Wisconsin Badgers.

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VIDEO highlights from the Badgers’ record 105-point opening night

Everyone contributed on the highest-scoring night ever for a team in the Kohl Center. By Peter Cameron, BADGER STRIPES The Badgers scored a Kohl Center record 105 points in their home opener against Arkansas State on Monday, winning 105-76. The previous record had been held by the Kansas Jayhawks when they defeated the Oregon Ducks 104-86 in an Elite Eight game at the Kohl Center … Continue reading VIDEO highlights from the Badgers’ record 105-point opening night

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Budding star Connor Essegian to the bench is the right move – for now

The sharpshooter was likely headhunted by other programs in the NIL Wild West off-season. But removing him from the starting lineup and keeping him fresh will help him blossom. By Peter Cameron, BADGER STRIPES When Wisconsin tipped off their first exhibition game last week against UW-Stevens Point, phenom Connor Essegian was in an unusual spot: the bench. It was an eyebrow-raising decision, especially for those … Continue reading Budding star Connor Essegian to the bench is the right move – for now

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Ex-Wisconsin high school star rejoins West Virginia as a coach, but said he wanted to be a Badger

Jordan McCabe of Kaukauna was named the state’s Mr. Basketball in 2018, though he didn’t receive a scholarship offer from UW. By Peter Cameron, BADGER STRIPES A college basketball player for the past five years, Jordan McCabe has a paying gig in the game now. The uptempo point guard from Kaukauna and 7th-leading scorer in Wisconsin high school basketball history was hired in July by … Continue reading Ex-Wisconsin high school star rejoins West Virginia as a coach, but said he wanted to be a Badger

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A photo of Tyler Wahl laying the ball in during the Wisconsin Badgers Red and White Scrimmage

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VIDEO: Highlights from Wisconsin Badgers men’s basketball scrimmage

The Wisconsin Badgers Men’s Basketball Team played their annual Red and White Scrimmage on Sunday. Here are some video highlights. Kamari scoop Connor Essegian to the hole The Gus Bus Max Klesmit to the hole Klesmit for 3 Nolan Winter for 3 Winter for 3 again Nolan Winter block Tyler Wahl curl cut Badger Stripes is a sports news organization that provides in-depth coverage of … Continue reading VIDEO: Highlights from Wisconsin Badgers men’s basketball scrimmage

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A photo of AJ Storr dunking in the Red and White Wisconsin Badgers Scrimmage at the Kohl Center on Sunday.

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ALLEY OOP: Watch new Badger AJ Storr’s dunks in transition

A.J Storr can get up the floor in a hurry. And he can jump too. Here’s some video of Storr in action in the Wisconsin Badgers Men’s Basketball Red and White Scrimmage on Sunday. The second of three AJ Storr dunks in the scrimmage: Badger Stripes is a sports news organization that provides in-depth coverage of Wisconsin athletics. Follow us on Facebook. Continue reading ALLEY OOP: Watch new Badger AJ Storr’s dunks in transition

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