Polzin: What I liked and didn't like from Wisconsin's Big Ten semifinal win over Purdue
- JIM POLZIN
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The Badgers finally broke through to beat the Boilermakers and advance to the Big Ten Tournament championship game for the first time in seven years.
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The senior has not shot with this frequency from the perimeter all season, but it's a sign of growth for an improving Badgers offense.
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Fans are hoping to see a freshman in the starting lineup, but his maturity is shown in his response to that notion.
The Badgers made their most 3-pointers since a game Dec. 19, 2020, and seemingly everyone got in on the action. It's a sign of growth for the offense.
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