Polzin: Why this reserve could give Wisconsin men's basketball another scoring option in March
JIM POLZIN
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Wisconsin coach Greg Gard discusses the impact of graduate forward Steven Crowl, who became the eighth player in program history to play in 100 wins on Tuesday.
Photos: Wisconsin men's basketball hosts Washington
Wisconsin Badgers guard John Tonje reacts after a three-pointer in a win against Washington on Tuesday.
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Wisconsin Badgers forward Carter Gilmore (7) jumps over a Washington Huskies player on a block attempt on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025 at Kohl Center in Madison, Wi. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL
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Wisconsin Badgers head coach Greg Gard reacts after speaking to an official on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025 at Kohl Center in Madison, Wi. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL
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Wisconsin Badgers forward Nolan Winter (31) is faked out by Washington Huskies guard DJ Davis (4) on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025 at Kohl Center in Madison, Wi. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL
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Wisconsin Badgers guard Jack Janicki (33) runs in to a screen set by Washington Huskies forward Wilhelm Breidenbach (32) on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025 at Kohl Center in Madison, Wi. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL
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Washington Huskies forward Great Osobor (1) tries to dribble around Wisconsin Badgers forward Nolan Winter (31) on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025 at Kohl Center in Madison, Wi. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL
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Wisconsin Badgers forward Steven Crowl grabs a rebound on in a win against Washington on Tuesday.
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Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell (25) shoots a three-pointer on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025 at Kohl Center in Madison, Wi. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL
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Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell (25) reacts after a three-pointer on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025 at Kohl Center in Madison, Wi. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL
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Wisconsin Badgers guard Kamari McGee (4) celebrates after a basket on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025 at Kohl Center in Madison, Wi. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL
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Wisconsin Badgers guard John Tonje (9) takes the court on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025 at Kohl Center in Madison, Wi. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL
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Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell (25) runs on to the court on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025 at Kohl Center in Madison, Wi. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL
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Wisconsin Badgers forward Steven Crowl (22) is introduced before the game on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025 at Kohl Center in Madison, Wi. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL
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Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell (25) drives against Washington Huskies guard Zoom Diallo (9) on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025 at Kohl Center in Madison, Wi. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL
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Wisconsin Badgers guard John Tonje (9) defends Washington Huskies guard Tyler Harris (8) on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025 at Kohl Center in Madison, Wi. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL
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Wisconsin Badgers guard Kamari McGee (4) and Washington Huskies guard Mekhi Mason (0) race for a loose ball on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025 at Kohl Center in Madison, Wi. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL
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Wisconsin Badgers guard Kamari McGee (4) and Washington Huskies guard Tyler Harris (8) battle for the ball on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025 at Kohl Center in Madison, Wi. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL
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Wisconsin Badgers guard Kamari McGee (4) and Washington Huskies guard Tyler Harris (8) battle for the ball on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025 at Kohl Center in Madison, Wi. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL
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Wisconsin Badgers guard Kamari McGee (4) drives in to the paint on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025 at Kohl Center in Madison, Wi. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL
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Wisconsin Badgers guard Kamari McGee (4) flies by the Wisconsin Badgers bench after a basket on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025 at Kohl Center in Madison, Wi. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL
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Wisconsin Badgers forward Carter Gilmore (7) dishes a pass from under the basket on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025 at Kohl Center in Madison, Wi. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL
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Wisconsin Badgers guard John Tonje (9) goes for a layup on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025 at Kohl Center in Madison, Wi. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL
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Wisconsin Badgers guard Jack Janicki (33) is helped up by Wisconsin Badgers forward Nolan Winter (31) and Wisconsin Badgers guard Kamari McGee (4) on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025 at Kohl Center in Madison, Wi. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL
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Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell (25) drives against the Washington Huskies on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025 at Kohl Center in Madison, Wi. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL
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Wisconsin Badgers guard John Tonje (9) loses Washington Huskies guard Tyree Ihenacho (6) with a step back on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025 at Kohl Center in Madison, Wi. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL
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Wisconsin Badgers forward Nolan Winter (31) shoots a three-pointer on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025 at Kohl Center in Madison, Wi. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL
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Wisconsin Badgers head coach Greg Gard paces the sideline on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025 at Kohl Center in Madison, Wi. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL
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Wisconsin Badgers forward Jack Robison (2) drives along the baseline on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025 at Kohl Center in Madison, Wi. OWEN ZILIAK/STATE JOURNAL