Wisconsin Badgers Thread

midranger · Post #1881 » by **midranger** » Sat Dec 9, 2023 11:44 pm

TJ McConnell crying might have been my favorite part of those two years

KidA24 · Post #1882 » by **KidA24** » Sun Dec 10, 2023 12:33 am

neiLz wrote:pretty awesome that arizona played jump around after the game ended. completely forgot we ended them in the tournament on our way to the final four. whole new staff and players and we live rent free.

Three final fours in my lifetime, beat Arizona in all three tournaments. Once in the round of 32 (2000), twice in the elite 8.

jschligs · Post #1883 » by **jschligs** » Sun Dec 10, 2023 2:26 am

I know Wahl is a good player, especially on the defensive end. But man he plays dumb often. I remember the Tennesse game. Down 4-6, he attacks the rim to get fouled and missed most of his FTs instead of passing to anyone else.

BroncoBuck · Post #1884 » by **BroncoBuck** » Sun Dec 10, 2023 2:31 am

KidA24 wrote:
neiLz wrote:pretty awesome that arizona played jump around after the game ended. completely forgot we ended them in the tournament on our way to the final four. whole new staff and players and we live rent free.

Three final fours in my lifetime, beat Arizona in all three tournaments. Once in the round of 32 (2000), twice in the elite 8.

The Tucker (persona non grata now lol) Badger team got crushed by Arizona though. That was brutal.

Turk Nowitzki · Post #1885 » by **Turk Nowitzki** » Sun Dec 10, 2023 2:37 am

What compelled us to schedule a true road game against Arizona anyway?

midranger · Post #1886 » by **midranger** » Sun Dec 10, 2023 2:48 am

Turk Nowitzki wrote:Why compelled us to schedule a true road game against Arizona anyway?

The home game coming in next year.

Mags FTW · Post #1887 » by **Mags FTW** » Sun Dec 10, 2023 3:56 pm

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MVP2110 · Post #1888 » by **MVP2110** » Sun Dec 10, 2023 4:18 pm

Mags FTW wrote:Oof

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This definitely feels like one of the weakest years in awhile for the Big Ten. Purdue is the only legit team it feels like

Diggr14 · Post #1889 » by **Diggr14** » Sun Dec 10, 2023 7:53 pm

Turk Nowitzki wrote:What compelled us to schedule a true road game against Arizona anyway?

They have to show off how NIL money can buy you a program. Dont they?

Diggr14 · Post #1890 » by **Diggr14** » Sun Dec 10, 2023 9:04 pm

Wisconsin can stop playing Gilmore and McGee. Arizona separated the game when Gilmore entered and they could play 5 on 4. McGee is a D-III player.

Essegian is a completely different player than last year. His confidence is shot.

MikeIsGood · Post #1891 » by **MikeIsGood** » Sun Dec 10, 2023 9:38 pm

No question B10 is weak this year, maybe the weakest I can remember in some time. Illinois looks like they might be a clear-cut #2 behind Purdue from what I've seen in the 2 games of theirs that I've watched.

Mtsportsfan · Post #1892 » by **Mtsportsfan** » Mon Dec 11, 2023 12:45 am

Diggr14 wrote:Wisconsin can stop playing Gilmore and McGee. Arizona separated the game when Gilmore entered and they could play 5 on 4. McGee is a D-III player.

Essegian is a completely different player than last year. His confidence is shot.

Gilmore for sure , McGhee in limited minutes is fine. Not quite understanding Gilmore ! How he is getting valuable minutes on a team in the big ten ? Arizona didn't even guard him when he was on the floor , completely sagged off ! I get it that he knows the system , but when you get down by 15 or so , you just can't have him in , not there was much of a chance to come back , not when you are playing 4 on 5 on offense! We'll be fine , just finished a tuff stretch and did way better than we (I ) thought we would do!

MVP2110 · Post #1893 » by **MVP2110** » Mon Dec 11, 2023 2:17 pm

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buckboy · Post #1894 » by **buckboy** » Mon Dec 11, 2023 3:00 pm

MikeIsGood wrote:No question B10 is weak this year, maybe the weakest I can remember in some time. Illinois looks like they might be a clear-cut #2 behind Purdue from what I've seen in the 2 games of theirs that I've watched.

I think Wisconsin would argue with that.

MikeIsGood · Post #1895 » by **MikeIsGood** » Mon Dec 11, 2023 3:21 pm

buckboy wrote:
MikeIsGood wrote:No question B10 is weak this year, maybe the weakest I can remember in some time. Illinois looks like they might be a clear-cut #2 behind Purdue from what I've seen in the 2 games of theirs that I've watched.

I think Wisconsin would argue with that.

For sure. At the least I shouldn't say clear-cut #2; a little too-soon off the heels of our big Arizona loss, I guess.

LittleRooster · Post #1896 » by **LittleRooster** » Fri Dec 15, 2023 4:37 am

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Mtsportsfan · Post #1897 » by **Mtsportsfan** » Sat Dec 16, 2023 1:36 am

If Essegian is pulled for bad defense ( I agree ) then Gilmore should be pulled for not taking wide open shots , the team is so handicapped on the offensive end when he is on the court . Really don't think his defense off sets his offensive liabilities.

Post #1898 » by **ReasonablySober** » Sat Dec 16, 2023 2:01 am

Mtsportsfan wrote:If Essegian is pulled for bad defense ( I agree ) then Gilmore should be pulled for not taking wide open shots , the team is so handicapped on the offensive end when he is on the court . Really don't think his defense off sets his offensive liabilities.

I've watched too much Shoresy. In my head I was yelling SHOOT THE PUCK when Badgers were passing up open jumpers last week.

MikeIsGood · Post #1899 » by **MikeIsGood** » Sat Dec 16, 2023 2:38 am

I don't tend to think Gard pulls guys super quickly. He's WAY more lenient than Bo ever was, even with Bo's favorite guys. If Essegian isn't playing, he really is struggling and doesn't deserve it with our improved roster where he would play (Storr, Blackwell).

I clamored for more Essegian last season because he was an offensive spark. You took lax defense because we needed his ability to hit a couple threes a night, or go off for several more. This year, not only is it less needed, but he's shooting like ass.

I'd be pretty shocked if he doesn't transfer.

midranger · Post #1900 » by **midranger** » Sat Dec 16, 2023 6:11 am

MikeIsGood wrote:I don't tend to think Gard pulls guys super quickly. He's WAY more lenient than Bo ever was, even with Bo's favorite guys. If Essegian isn't playing, he really is struggling and doesn't deserve it with our improved roster where he would play (Storr, Blackwell).

I clamored for more Essegian last season because he was an offensive spark. You took lax defense because we needed his ability to hit a couple threes a night, or go off for several more. This year, not only is it less needed, but he's shooting like ass.

I'd be pretty shocked if he doesn't transfer.

Blackwell is much better at literally every facet of the game. Klesmax is a steady contributor on both ends. Essegian has exactly zero positional versatility to play up or down.

It is what it is. If he’s not shooting 40+% from three, he’s unplayable. Even then, there may be better options for those minutes.