Bucky's 5th Quarter, a Wisconsin Badgers community

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

Bo Ryan didn't rely on smoke and mirrors to get Wisconsin back into the conference race. Really. He relied on rebounding, something his senior-laden front line does quite well.

The Badgers' junior guard has progressed significantly since last season and is not afraid to take the big shots anymore.

ESPN's Joe Lunardi says the Badgers' 11-4 record is deceiving because of a weak early season schedule, so he calls them a 'vegetarian' team for their lack of 'meat' on the schedule.

ATTENTION UW-MADISON STUDENTS: Get your butt to the Kohl Center on Thursday, Oct. 25, from 3-7 p.m. to shoot buckets and raise $$$ for the American Cancer Society.

As one former Badger moves on to a coaching position, another former Bo Ryan player has taken his place on the Wisconsin staff to begin his coaching career. Ryan's coaching tree is finally starting to branch out.

Bo Ryan met with the local media for the first time Monday afternoon, full of anecdotes as usual as he discussed the upcoming season. Catch all the money quotes in B5Q's breakdown.

Wisconsin Badgers players say they need to "rededicate themselves" going into the NCAA Tournament.