Steven Crowl dribbles the ball inside against a Michigan State defender.
Basketball

From No. 6 to unranked in just three weeks: How do the Badgers turn it around?

Wisconsin was flying high at the end of January, but poor rebounding and individuals regressing have caused the Badgers to plummet. By Nathan Denzin, BADGER STRIPES https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4317615640364969 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); At one point this year the Wisconsin Badgers were ranked at No. 6 in the entire country… but now just a few weeks later they aren’t ranked at all. AJ Storr was (and still … Continue reading From No. 6 to unranked in just three weeks: How do the Badgers turn it around?

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Basketball

ACROSS THE POND: Catching up with former Badger Brevin Pritzl

The Wisconsin graduate and Big Ten champion is now playing professionally in Belgium. By Peter Cameron, BADGER STRIPES https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4317615640364969 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Brevin Pritzl played his last season with UW in the 2019-2020 season, leaving school with a bachelor’s and a master’s degree, and a conference title. He’s been playing professionally in Europe ever since. Badger Stripes chatted with Pritzl about the transition to … Continue reading ACROSS THE POND: Catching up with former Badger Brevin Pritzl

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Basketball, Recruiting

Duke recruit Kon Knueppel II of Milwaukee snubbed by McDonald’s All-American team

Despite his sky-high ranking, the smooth scorer wasn’t named to the 24-player exhibition of top high schoolers. By Nathan Denzin, BADGER STRIPES https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4317615640364969 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In a surprising snub for a player who rocketed to the top of the recruiting charts in 2023, the 6’6” Kon Knueppel II was left off the McDonald’s All-America team, announced Jan. 23. Knueppel, of Wisconsin Lutheran High … Continue reading Duke recruit Kon Knueppel II of Milwaukee snubbed by McDonald’s All-American team

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Basketball

Basketball talent abounds in the Badger state: 11 Wisconsin natives currently in the NBA

Wisconsin has just under 2% of the American population, but makes up about 4% of the NBA’s native-born players. By Nathan Denzin, BADGER STRIPES https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4317615640364969 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); You might not know it, but the state of Wisconsin has been punching well above its weight when it comes to producing NBA players in the last 15 years. We all know about Johnny Davis from … Continue reading Basketball talent abounds in the Badger state: 11 Wisconsin natives currently in the NBA

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Basketball, Recruiting

Coach Gard “knows how good I am” – Incoming Badger PG recruit using rankings drop as fuel

After knee surgery, future UW floor general Daniel Freitag says he’s focused on becoming a more well-rounded player – starting with his jump shot. By Nathan Denzin, BADGER STRIPES https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4317615640364969 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Four-star recruit Daniel Freitag has dropped in the recruiting rankings over the past year – but he isn’t worried about it. In an interview with Badger Stripes, the point guard said … Continue reading Coach Gard “knows how good I am” – Incoming Badger PG recruit using rankings drop as fuel

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Basketball, Recruiting

The scoring of the top-rated PG recruit in UW history has plummeted in his senior season. His coach says he’s playing better than ever.

Daniel Freitag, a 4-star recruit from the Twin Cities, is still leading his new high school team in scoring. But his coach says the high level of talent around him has led to a different role for the future Badger, and possibly a state title. By Peter Cameron, BADGER STRIPES https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4317615640364969 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); When Wisconsin Badgers Head Coach Greg Gard secured a … Continue reading The scoring of the top-rated PG recruit in UW history has plummeted in his senior season. His coach says he’s playing better than ever.

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Football, Recruiting

It’s been one week since the end of the season: How is Wisconsin football faring in the transfer portal?

The Badgers are losing a number of impact players, but Fickell and company are already reloading for a big 2024 campaign. By Nathan Denzin, BADGER STRIPES https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4317615640364969 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Coming off the elation of beating Minnesota handily to take back Paul Bunyan’s Axe, Wisconsin Badger fans were knocked back down to Earth with the announcement that Chimere Dike and Skyler Bell would transfer … Continue reading It’s been one week since the end of the season: How is Wisconsin football faring in the transfer portal?

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Football

ReliaQuest Bowl Preview: Here’s how Wisconsin beats No. 13 LSU after Tiger quarterback, last year’s Heisman winner, Jayden Daniels declares for NFL Draft

The Badgers need to neutralize the passing game as much as possible, and make LSU beat them on the ground. By Nathan Denzin, BADGER STRIPES The unranked Wisconsin Badgers should be counting their lucky stars this week, as they get set to face off against No. 13 LSU in the ReliaQuest (formerly known as the Outback) Bowl on New Year’s Day. The Badgers had a rough … Continue reading ReliaQuest Bowl Preview: Here’s how Wisconsin beats No. 13 LSU after Tiger quarterback, last year’s Heisman winner, Jayden Daniels declares for NFL Draft

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Hockey

Wisconsin hockey is back: Both Men’s and Women’s teams ranked in top 10 entering second half of the season

The Badgers men’s hockey program hasn’t seen this much success in a while, and expectations are high entering winter for both teams. By Nathan Denzin, BADGER STRIPES Halfway through the college hockey season, both Wisconsin teams are ranked in the top 10 for the first time in over a decade. Badger men’s hockey has a 14-4 overall record, with big wins over then-No. 1 Minnesota and … Continue reading Wisconsin hockey is back: Both Men’s and Women’s teams ranked in top 10 entering second half of the season

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Basketball, Recruiting

Prized Badger basketball recruit dropping in rankings, but high school coach says don’t blame his play

Future Wisconsin point guard Daniel Freitag has fallen in the recruiting rankings. His current coach says there’s a simple explanation, and it doesn’t involve his game. By Peter Cameron, BADGER STRIPES When Daniel Freitag committed to play basketball for Wisconsin this summer, he became Greg Gard’s highest-rated recruit of his near decade-long tenure as Badgers head coach. The 6’2” Freitag is an impressive athlete, with … Continue reading Prized Badger basketball recruit dropping in rankings, but high school coach says don’t blame his play

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