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
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
Rebounds & Putbacks: Wisconsin 85 Arizona 78
First thoughts on Wisconsin's 85-78 victory over Arizona in the West Region final. Decisive run Wisconsin opened the second half hitting eight of their first ten from the floor including six of seven behind the arc. Wisconsin turned a three-point halftime deficit into a nine-point advantage with 10:55 remaining. Sam Dekker scored nine (three 3-pointers) and Frank Kaminsky … [Read more...] about Rebounds & Putbacks: Wisconsin 85 Arizona 78