Wisconsin men's basketball reaches new level in AP rankings

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The University of Wisconsin men's basketball team continues to climb in the Associated Press men's college basketball rankings.

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Fans elated Wisconsin men's basketball sharpshooter breaks out of slump vs. Nebraska

Adding to the arsenal

So many weapons on this team. Great to see Essegian back in the mix.
— Manu Raju (@mkraju) January 6, 2024

Dominance inside and out

The Badgers had an answer for the sharpshooter Kominaga, unlike last year in Lincoln by getting balanced scoring, including going 13-26 from the 3pt. line. Another impressive showing with points in the paint, 36-18. These last two games have been very impressive so far.
— Jeff Ostach☮️ (@jeff_ostach) January 6, 2024

Trending that way

This team is going to be dangerous in March
— Randall Kohl (@crandallkohl) January 6, 2024

A dash of sarcasm

Fire Gard, Jim. Can’t recruit. Can’t develop talent. The players hate him. They can’t score and are slow and methodical.
— Straight Margarine (@iyellyahtzee) January 6, 2024

A lot to like

Another game above 50% FG

Another 80+ points

We’ve won 10 of 11

Only undefeated team in conference play

Great to see Essegian getting minutes and hitting threes

This team is DEEP!
— chuckwestover (@chuckwestover) January 6, 2024

Checking boxes

CE3 is so back ✔️
just got deeper ✔️
No big comeback for the Huskers ✔️
All around team effort ✔️
— Big Cheese Sports (@BigCheese_IESR) January 6, 2024

Sound the sirens

air raid offense pic.twitter.com/r87QPfzxkI
— Max (@vanhaverenm) January 6, 2024

Let me think on that

Held Nebraska well below their season average and nearly put up 90. What's not to love about this team?
— Scott Weberpal (@SWeberpal) January 6, 2024

Connor helping spacing

No scoring droughts this year. Just consistent scoring spread out among everyone. Nice to see Conner contributing. Fun to watch this more athletic team!
— Laura (@DieselAndMe) January 6, 2024

He was having fun

Great to see Essegian have a solid game today. Looked like his old self.
— Tom Jakubik (@HRsearchOps) January 6, 2024

Do your dance

pic.twitter.com/YTh4uqgq1X
— cali badger 🦡 (@calibadger) January 6, 2024

Offensive excellence

Offense really clicking. Lots of weapons, especially if Essegian keeps this up. Will need to tighten the D against OSU. In control the whole way. Impressive.
— Chris Davis (@cdavis20000) January 6, 2024

Efficiency is key

Balanced and efficient while taking care of business. Solid game by a solid team. I’m excited to watch the Badgers continue to grow as the season progresses.
— Alex Kasper (@alexmkasper) January 6, 2024

The best time to visit

Looking forward to going to Phoenix in April!
— Alex (@ajballer138) January 6, 2024

Happy New Year!

I’m having fun. I don’t want it to stop. Ever.
— USMNT=BadgerFootball 🇫🇷🐼🅿️ (@JaButFrench) January 6, 2024

Added the right pieces

Last year 11-2, ranked 14 and then fell apart. More depth and key additions this year. Main thing in my mind going forward is defense first followed by getting to the basket and shooting free throws. 3 pointers are nice but can’t rely on them.
— John Husmoe (@JohnHusmoe) January 6, 2024

Development was key

Like a well oiled machine on court today!! So impressed with the improvement of Crowl, McGee, Wahl this year!! Also, when the score starts trending towards our opponent, Stohr and/or Blackwell come into the game and spark another scoring run. Didn’t have that last year.
— Mary Korn Erickson (@sixtiesfan) January 6, 2024

Fun level of offenses to watch

Felt like an NBA game (meant in a good way): lots of free-flowing offense, high volume and percent made of 3s, and some questionable effort on defense at times by both teams. Key result seems to be getting Essegian going. Great win!
— Nick P Bassill (@NickPBassill) January 6, 2024

Good to be happy

This team keeps me smiling
— Gervi (@pggerv) January 6, 2024

Needed element

The Badgers have shown these last two home games that they have depth off the bench which allowed Essegian to sit until today. Happy he’s back making 3’s. Again they dominated points in the paint which will be critical making a run to the regular season Big Ten Title.
— Jeff Ostach☮️ (@jeff_ostach) January 6, 2024

A little bit

Good team.
— Ryan Matson (@RyanMats23) January 6, 2024

Bold

Like.
— Jeremy Jewett (@jrjewett) January 6, 2024

Gradual improvement is the goal

Really nice win today. Not depending on just one person really gets me excited for March. I think the broadcast was right in when they said “they are just getting better each game”. If Connor can give 6-12 pts off the bench that is a huge bonus
— Sconnie1 (@LanceHudgens) January 6, 2024

Hard to Gard with quality options

CE being back is HUGE for this team's depth.
AJ
Chucky
Big Steve
Tyler
Blackwell
Essegian
Hell even Klesmit has shown he can go berserk

This team has 7 different guys that can take over a game.

The D is elite. The 3pt shooting is elite. The domination in the paint & on boards
— Mike Stauner (@stauner42) January 6, 2024

Second weekend seems promising

This team has played very efficiently since Fort Myers. If they get the outside shooting going like today, they are an Elite Eight team.
— Alan Haffa ☮️ (@HaffaAlan) January 6, 2024

Name of the game

It’s amazing how good teams are when they hit shots.
— Dean Sonsalla (@dsonsalla30) January 6, 2024

Let 'em know

We’re BACK baby!
— Wisco⬜️⬜️ (@WiscoAP) January 6, 2024

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