Tag: Greg Gard

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

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.
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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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.
Basketball

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

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 the Wisconsin Badgers during the Red/White Scrimmage, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, in Madison, Wis. (Photo by David Stluka/Wisconsin Athletic Communications)
Basketball

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 Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard during a game between Western Michigan and the Badgers at the Kohl Center in Madison, WI.
Basketball, Recruiting

Greg Gard is a champion recruiter, in state and out

An elite, in-state recruit slips through UW’s fingers and ends up at a blue blood. It happens everywhere. The future is extremely bright in Madison. By Peter Cameron, BADGER STRIPES https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4317615640364969 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It’s a familiar story. The Badgers recruit an elite Wisconsin high school player hard, for months or even years, and then an out-of-state blue blood school swoops in at … Continue reading Greg Gard is a champion recruiter, in state and out

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