Wisconsin men's basketball fans impressed by freshman after another strong showing
It was a tight game but the men's basketball Badgers were the lone program to win, even though it wasn't pretty at times.
Pretty good
John Blackwell
— Badger Steve 🧀🍺🦌 (@UW_Steve) November 18, 2023
Not how you start but how you finish
A wins a win. Start Blackwell. The next few games are going to be insane and he has the athleticism and competitiveness to match the teams the Badgers are about to play.
— KJC (@snaketrail_G) November 18, 2023
Funny you should mention it ...
Can John Blackwell play football?
— Randall Kohl (@crandallkohl) November 18, 2023
Quality summary
Focus on defense. Stop giving in to outside shots. Go to the basket. Get to the line. Make the free throws. Blackwell 👍👍
— John Husmoe (@JohnHusmoe) November 18, 2023
Long day for Badgers fans
— Erik Haslam (@haslametrics) November 18, 2023
Me, too!
Winning is always good. Hoping for the best for Walt McGrory.
— Kevin (@dcbadger7) November 18, 2023
Read BadgerExtra :)
Sure would like to know what’s going on with Connor. Yesterday subscribed to B1G+, after listening to Wayne and Garth call the game I’ll be canceling tomorrow
— Badgerbuss (@badgerbuss) November 18, 2023
2-0 on BIG+
This team is not worth watching on any network with a + in its name.
— Go Pack Go (@jeffgtown) November 18, 2023
That's fair
They seem to be struggling to find the right mix and rhythm.
— Laura (@DieselAndMe) November 18, 2023
I've seen more energy in churches, respectfully
Kohl Center is a church.This program needs a jolt.Reminds me of Chryst final season
— cubbies (@CubswinWifan) November 18, 2023
A win's a win?
It’s one of those wins that’s better than a loss but it doesn’t feel like it, but it’s still a win and a loss would have felt way worse. So yah.
— Wiscy (@WiscyWear) November 18, 2023
Good follow-up
A win is a win.
— Brad Miller (@BradMiller_WX) November 18, 2023
But if they play like that all year, they aren't going to have a lot of wins. Glad it's early and they have time to improve.
Played well off the bench last year
Connor’s game doesn’t translate well off the bench. Not being 100% and struggling defensively doesn’t help. Athletic lineup used in the second half was refreshing.
— Jason Pinnow (@GoodOldGus) November 18, 2023
Be happy
Robert Morris hit a lot of 3’s, but UW controlled the game. No worries.
— Más Tequila (@JoRy_MaMa) November 18, 2023
Plenty of wiggle room
Didn’t watch. Seem to be fortunate to pull this won out :) My rough estimate is a 15-20 loss team this year which did not include this game!
— Michael Burger (@Burgscom) November 18, 2023
Effort seemed better
Uninspiring, listless, struggled against an inferior opponent
— Johnabeck69 (@johnabeck69) November 18, 2023
There's always *a* chance!
The Badgers have zero chance to beat Virginia on Monday. Zilch.
— Bill Pfeiffer (@billt209) November 18, 2023
Brutal loss
Or the volleyball loss to Purdue? 🤬#wheresanna 😢
— Andrew Miller (@heyapm) November 18, 2023
Creating open looks
A much better second half, better ball movement.
— Leonard Go (@LeonardGo) November 18, 2023
Roll with the flow
11 guys is too many in the rotation… nobody gets in a rhythm. In the second half he played about seven guys which is fine but how Mr. Gilmore is top 7 is beyond me.
— Terry Busch (@Terry_Busch3) November 18, 2023
Robert Morris shot it well
What the heck was that? That shouldn’t have been that close.
— Craig Culbertson (@CjcCraig) November 18, 2023
Better than 8 for 12?
Gonna shoot free throws at the park tomorrow in my new tyler wahl hoodie. pic.twitter.com/D8p0m5JiyC
— Paul Zuege (@8BallCrnrPckt) November 18, 2023
Could be
Some players saw major bench time. Obviously, a message. Free throws are a big issue. Intensity has to be 100% all the time to make up for other deficiencies.
— Teri Shannon (@77rocket) November 18, 2023
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