MINNEAPOLIS — It took a year of heartbreak for Chucky Hepburn to keep the University of Wisconsin men's basketball's stunning 76-75 overtime upset of Purdue in the Big Ten Tournament semifinal alive.
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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.
The state's top senior and junior met in a state semifinal Friday. It was again heartbreak at the buzzer for a player the Badgers covet.
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.
Greg Gard didn't know if he could start his star sophomore in October. But the man he called his most-improved player continues to deliver.
A starter wasn't the only guard dealing with injuries against Northwestern. Here's where things stand ahead of a rematch with top-seeded Purdue.
One of the Badgers' leaders was seen distraught during the second half before he returned in the win against Northwestern.
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The Badgers are into the Big Ten Tournament semifinals behind a career performance as the team dealt with injuries. Here's what we learned.
The Badgers started their second unique lineup due to an injury. Here's what we know.
The Badgers reached the conference title game for the first time since 2017. Here's what stood out in the win.
Through the ups and downs of the season, and the win over Purdue, the Badgers have stayed true to who they are and built believers along the way.
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How to tune in as the Badgers play for the Big Ten Tournament title.
Two Illinois stars carried the Fighting Illini past the Badgers to spoil an otherwise great week.
The Badgers have a tough draw in the NCAA Tournament. They know their location, opponent and date. Here's a look at their first weekend.
A couple of second-half droughts caused the Badgers to lose a 10-point lead in the second half. Here's what we learned.
An extra day of rest is as important for the Badgers as anything in their NCAA Tournament draw.
From several former Mr. Basketballs to four-star recruits to walk-ons, here are the players from Wisconsin in the men's NCAA Tournament.
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Steven Crowl has grown into his aggressiveness throughout his career, and it comes at the right time for the Badgers.

