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AJ Storr gets ready to drive the ball.
Basketball

Five Badgers named to Big Ten All-Conference Honors

Four top players, and one very sportsman-like reserve took home Big Ten honors By Nathan Denzin, BADGER STRIPES Wisconsin might have had a disappointing end to their season, but they still had five players earn end-of-season honors from the Big Ten. Leading the group is AJ Storr, who earned himself a spot on the All-Conference Second Team. The Rockford native averaged a team high 16.2 points … Continue reading Five Badgers named to Big Ten All-Conference Honors

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A photo of Daniel Freitag dunking for Breck High School.Daniel Freitag dunks in a game for Breck
Basketball, Recruiting

“When we win state, I’ll love my chances [for] Mr. Basketball”: Both Badger 2024 recruits named to Minnesota shortlist

Daniel Freitag and Jack Robison have had impressive senior seasons before heading to Madison next year, with both still playing to make the state tournament. By Nathan Denzin, BADGER STRIPES https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4317615640364969 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Wisconsin Badgers only have two recruits coming into the basketball program next year, but both have made the shortlist for Minnesota’s 2024 Mr. Basketball recognition. Four-star recruit Daniel … Continue reading “When we win state, I’ll love my chances [for] Mr. Basketball”: Both Badger 2024 recruits named to Minnesota shortlist

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A photo of Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard during a game between Western Michigan and the Badgers at the Kohl Center in Madison, WI.
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It is foolish to call for Greg Gard to be fired

While running a squeaky-clean program, the Wisconsin Badgers head coach has won the third-most games in the Big Ten since taking the top job, and his players consistently graduate. By Peter Cameron, BADGER STRIPES https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4317615640364969 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The shrill cries of social media whiners ring out from Superior to Green Bay to Racine, Platteville, La Crosse and Eau Claire. They were right! … Continue reading It is foolish to call for Greg Gard to be fired

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If Wisconsin wants to go far in March, they need Kamari McGee back

The Badgers defense has slipped since McGee got injured in mid-January. His return to the lineup will be critical. By Nathan Denzin, BADGER STRIPES https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4317615640364969 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After a much needed week-long break, Wisconsin Badgers basketball returns to the court Tuesday night against a struggling Indiana Hoosiers team. Wisconsin hasn’t exactly been the picture of stability recently either, posting a 4-5 record – … Continue reading If Wisconsin wants to go far in March, they need Kamari McGee back

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DUNK CITY: Watch highlights of 4-star Wisconsin basketball priority recruit Davion Hannah

The 6’5″ combo guard, a junior from the Milwaukee area, also has offers from Michigan State, Marquette, Iowa, USC, Auburn and many other high majors. By Peter Cameron, BADGER STRIPES https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4317615640364969 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Wisconsin Badgers Head Coach Greg Gard and his staff have made the recruiting of Davion Hannah of Nicolet High School a priority. At 6’5″, the class of 2026 shooting … Continue reading DUNK CITY: Watch highlights of 4-star Wisconsin basketball priority recruit Davion Hannah

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VIDEO: Watch the impressive skill set of 4-star Badger basketball priority recruit Kai Rogers

The 6’10” junior from Wauwatosa West has a plethora of high-major offers, including from Wisconsin and several Big Ten schools. https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4317615640364969 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Kai Rogers is a long and athletic center that coaches drool over. He moves well and can shoot the three, a rare asset that fits well into the Wisconsin system. Badger Stripes was at Wauwatosa West’s home win Friday … Continue reading VIDEO: Watch the impressive skill set of 4-star Badger basketball priority recruit Kai Rogers

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Steven Crowl dribbles the ball inside against a Michigan State defender.
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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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Johnny Davis dribbles up the court for the Badgers.
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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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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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