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Phil Mitten

Managing Editor

Phil joined B5Q as its basketball editor in September 2010 after three and a half years running Hoops Marinara, a Wisconsin basketball blog. Basketball recruiting and graphic design are his specialties. Wisconsin beating Duke at the Kohl Center in 2009 is probably one of the greatest things that's ever happened to him.

MOST RECENT POSTS

Hettenbach Out as Strength & Conditioning Coach

Why is UW parting ways with its long-time S&C coach? Also, a look at the basketball program's coaching salaries.

2013 Wisconsin Spring Football: Beau Allen and Defensive Line Shift to 3-4 Look

Head coach Gary Andersen and defensive coordinator Dave Aranda hope the move from four down lineman to three is eased by the group's experience level. Is there a breakout star among them?

Berggren Needs to Take Advantage of Portsmouth Invite

Jared Berggren is Wisconsin's latest attendee at the Portsmouth Invitational, which continues Friday afternoon. Sixty-four college seniors press for pro scouts' attention in this annual three-game tournament.

Recruiting: Do you miss the ones that got away? Meet the "Coulda-Been-a-Badger" All-Americans

Vander Blue's NCAA run with Marquette triggers a few memories about players recruited by Wisconsin in the past. How are they doing as non-Badgers?

Wisconsin Was Like a Box of Chocolates

You never knew what you were going to get with the maddening 2012-'13 Wisconsin basketball team. Yeah, Forrest Gump was from Alabama, not Mississippi, but play along anyway ...

Wisconsin-Mississippi Preview: B5Q Grills Red Cup Rebellion

The Ghost of Jay Cutler from Red Cup Rebellion answers 10 questions on the sad state of southern basketball, Mississippi's love for Marshall Henderson and what almost ruined the Rebels' season.

Wisconsin-Ohio State Preview: Big Ten Tournament Final

Selection Sunday's championship final pits two teams -- and players -- looking for redemption and momentum headed into the NCAA tournament.