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Kon Knueppel dribbles out of a double team on the wing.
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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Johnny Davis dribbles up the court for the Badgers.
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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An image of Daniel Freitag of Breck High.
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

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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A photo of the students swarming the Kohl Center court.
Basketball

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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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 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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A photo of the Wisconsin Badgers during the Red/White Scrimmage, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, in Madison, Wis. (Photo by David Stluka/Wisconsin Athletic Communications)
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The frosh can play, and AJ Storr is an offensive typhoon: Observations from the Wisconsin Basketball scrimmage

Newcomers could make this team special. By Peter Cameron, BADGER STRIPES The undersized point guard Kamari McGee drove to the basketball, but appeared well-covered by two opposing players tracking back on defense. But McGee flipped the ball into the air behind him, and new Badger A.J. Storr seemed to appear from nowhere. He rose through the air to grab the ball and flush it. The … Continue reading The frosh can play, and AJ Storr is an offensive typhoon: Observations from the Wisconsin Basketball scrimmage

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A photo of Walt McGrory driving against OSU.
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UW basketball family helps fund experimental cancer treatments for former teammate

Players past and present and other members of the Wisconsin Badger clan donate to help Walt McGrory now that health insurance will not. By Peter Cameron, BADGER STRIPES Walt McGrory, a 6’3” guard from the Minneapolis area, walked on to the Badgers and played for the team from 2017-2021. After graduating with his bachelor’s degree in economics, he intended to take his fifth Covid year … Continue reading UW basketball family helps fund experimental cancer treatments for former teammate

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