EASports Predicts Zags over Terps

The Maui Invitational tips off on November 23rd and EASports predicts Gonzaga will come out on top of a field that includes Maryland, Cincinnati, Vanderbilt, Arizona, Wisconsin, Chaminade, and Colorado.   Full Story

Led by a team-high 15 points by senior Trevon Hughes and 11 second-half points by junior Keaton Nankivil, the Badgers use solid interior defense to overcome a sluggish shooting night to upend upset-minded Oakland, 58-42, Wednesday.   Full Story

With the Maui Invitational on the horizon, it seemed at times that Wisconsin's minds were on the beach. The Badgers struggled at points, but did just enough to get by Summit League preseason favorite Oakland, 58-42. Badger Nation dishes out the grades.   Full Story

Although committing 15 turnovers and struggling from the floor in the second half, Wisconsin limits Oakland to 27.3 percent shooting and just 3-of-19 from three-point range, two stats that gave UW enough room to earn a 16-point victory.   Full Story

Before the Badgers hit the beaches of Maui, Wisconsin will have a challenge on its hands from Oakland, the Summit Conference's preseason pick. The game is not on television, so follow along with Badger Nation's free blog to keep you in the action.   Full Story

Patenting his game after former Badger Joe Krabbenhoft, freshman Mike Bruesewitz has spent his limited time attacking every workout and every practice. Now, the main task for Minnesota high school Player of the Year is figuring out when he's going to make his Wisconsin debut.   Full Story

To reach the summit, it appears the Wisconsin men's basketball team has taken that phrase literally. After beating Summit Conference member IPFW Sunday, the Badgers take on the conference's preseason pick - Oakland - on Wednesday.   Full Story

The last time IPFW came to Madison, the Mastodons threw a scare into the Badgers. Opening the game on a 20-8 run and a 21-point halftime lead, Wisconsin basketball takes advantage of its strength, leading to a 75-46 victory Sunday.   Full Story

There are a few sure bets in life - death, taxes and Wisconsin head coach Bo Ryan and the Badgers winning their home opener. Behind a game-high 19 points on 8-of-10 shooting from junior Jon Leuer, the Badgers cruise by IPFW, 75-46, to open their 2009 college basketball season.   Full Story

Practice time is over, it's time for the Wisconsin men's basketball team to get to work. Returning three starters and the starting backcourt from last season's NCAA tournament team, the Badgers' marathon season starts Sunday against IPFW.   Full Story

Two exhibition games, two solid showings for Wisconsin Basketball. Before the Badgers will play for real on Sunday, Badger Nation beat writer Michael Langlois dishes out the grades from an 80-47 victory over UW-Superior Wednesday.   Full Story

More confident and aggressive in the post, junior Keaton Nankivil scores a game-high 16 points while his starting point guard nearly earns a triple-double, as Wisconsin's final exhibition tune-up ends with an 80-47 victory over UW-Superior Wednesday.   Full Story

Three Badgers score double digits, led by 16 points from Keaton Nankivil, and senior Trevon Hughes nearly records a triple-double, notching nine points, nine assists and 10 steals in 28 minutes, as the Badgers close the exhibition season with a 80-47 victory over UW-Superior.   Full Story

Welcome in his third grandchild and having to deal with a wife that apparently doesn't think much of his basketball teams, all is well in the world of head coach Bo Ryan, as his Wisconsin team prepares for its final exhibition tune-up Wednesday against UW-Superior.   Full Story

With his daughter giving him a granddaughter earlier today, a beaming Wisconsin basketball head coach Bo Ryan prepares for his team's final exhibition test against UW-Superior Wednesday.   Full Story

There's plenty to get excited about after Wisconsin's 90-54 exhibition victory over Bemidji State Wednesday. Although the opponent won't be like anything UW will see in the Big Ten, Badger Nation's Michael Langlois shows there is a lot to be excited about moving forward.   Full Story

Finally able to go against a team with a different color jersey, Wisconsin had no problem setting the tempo from the start, as four different Badgers reach double figures in a dominant 90-54 victory over Division II Bemidji State Wednesday.   Full Story

Wisconsin senior Jason Bohannon, sophomore Rob Wilson and freshman Ryan Evans address the media after the Badgers open the exhibition season with a 90-54 victory over Bemidji State Wednesday.   Full Story

Wisconsin head coach Bo Ryan addresses the media after the Badgers open their exhibition season with a solid 90-54 victory over Division II Bemidji State Wednesday.   Full Story

After the college basketball world got a shock after a ranked-Syracuse team lost at home last night, Wisconsin basketball wouldn't deliver another. The Badgers were dominate against the over-matched Bemidji State Beavers, leading by as many as 39 points before winning 90-54 in the exhibition opener   Full Story

Having to sit, watch and take accurate notes during his redshirt season, freshman Jared Berggren is ready to flex his muscles in the post for Wisconsin. Through a couple weeks of practice, his improvement hasn't gone unnoticed.   Full Story

Returning a backcourt that has played a combined 201 games with 102 starts in their career, Wisconsin basketball has few question marks with seniors Jason Bohannon and Trevon Hughes. As for the rest of the team, Wisconsin head coach Bo Ryan will start to garner those answers in the team's first exhibition game Wednesday against Bemidji State.   Full Story

When he came to Wisconsin for military school, senior Trevon Hughes had never heard of Wisconsin basketball, the swing or the rap the Badgers had been labeled. But when the senior started looking at schools that would make him a better basketball player, UW coach Bo Ryan's system was the best thing in his crowded market.   Full Story

Different backgrounds and different styles haven't stopped Wisconsin captains in the past from bringing their team together. The same holds true for senior Jason Bohannon and Trevon Hughes, who have pushing the Badgers since last season ended.   Full Story

Returning three starters and 12 letterwinners from a team that earned its first outright Big Ten title since 1999, Michigan State is tabbed the team to beat in the conference race, as the Spartans were named the preseason favorite by the media.   Full Story