Any remaining skeptics about this University of Wisconsin men’s basketball team only need to flip the calendar back a year for proof that high hopes can turn into shattered dreams in a relatively short time period.
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Wisconsin men's basketball fans enjoy highlights but miss out on Frantrum vs. Iowa
Sweet as an apple turnover
He was heated early but remained calm
Great atmosphere with most students still away!
Much better than football, eh?
We wrote on that before break
Reminds me of that Spongebob song
They sure are off to another good start
First half was tough on the eyes
Contact Jim Polzin at jpolzin@madison.com.
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