By PAUL GOTHAM Bo Ryan's Wisconsin Badgers know Super Smash Brothers and FIFA World Cup. Saturday night the Badgers showed they can make a simple seesaw go level. Frank Kaminsky led four in double figures as Wisconsin ousted Kentucky 71-64 in the national semi-finals. Known for their offensive prowess (leading the nation scoring 127.5 points/100 possessions per … [Read more...] about Balanced Badgers tame the ‘Cats
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Rebounds & Putbacks: Wisconsin 71 Kentucky 64
First thoughts after Wisconsin's semi-final win over Kentucky. By PAUL GOTHAM Turning the tables...errr...boards In last year's national semi-final, UK converted 11 offensive rebounds into a 23-10 advantage in second-chance points on their way to a 74-73 victory. Six of those second-chance opportunities came during a 15-0 Wildcat run early in the second half. Saturday night … [Read more...] about Rebounds & Putbacks: Wisconsin 71 Kentucky 64
Rebounds & Putbacks: Duke 81 Michigan State 61
First thoughts after Duke's win in the national semi-final. By PAUL GOTHAM When it changed In 1:38, Duke turned a two-point edge into a nine-point advantage. Amile Jefferson converted one of two from the free throw, Quinn Cook converted a turnover into a 3-pointer. Tyus Jones went the length of the floor for a layup, and Marshall Plumlee hit a free throw. Duke led … [Read more...] about Rebounds & Putbacks: Duke 81 Michigan State 61
Big Ten proves it on the court
By PAUL GOTHAM Relegated to afterthought in conversations about the nation's strongest conference, the Big Ten has proven it where it matters most -- on the court. Seventh-seeded Michigan State and one-seed Wisconsin will give the Big 10 two spots at the Final Four table. "We had great teams, Maryland, Michigan State, obviously, no one was able to extend themselves, … [Read more...] about Big Ten proves it on the court
Wisconsin will need to control the glass
By PAUL GOTHAM If Wisconsin's Badgers are to avenge last year's loss to Kentucky in the national semi-final, it will start and end with defensive rebounding. On their way to a 74-73 victory, UK converted 11 offensive rebounds into a 23-10 advantage in second-chance points. Six of those second-chance opportunities came during a 15-0 Wildcat run early in the second … [Read more...] about Wisconsin will need to control the glass