MINNEAPOLIS – The only thing standing between the University of Wisconsin men’s basketball team and a Big Ten Tournament final was Illinois.
Polzin: What I liked and didn't like about Wisconsin's Big Ten Tournament title loss to Illinois
- JIM POLZIN
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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.
Extra preparation went into the point guard improving his efficiency. It paid off with big plays on both ends of the court.
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.
It was no surprise a player won a 50-50 ball after secret sessions with a Badgers player and a family legacy to live up to.
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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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