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Congrats, JumpShotFreeThrows. You Won B5Q's Bracket Pick'em!

Also known as "Eric," your fantastic Badgers-themed bracket name surely played a huge role in carrying you to the title.

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Badger Bits: Fallout from Wisconsin's NCAA Tournament Loss

There isn't much that needs to be said after a loss like Wisconsin's to Ole Miss in the first round of the NCAA tournament on Friday.

2 months ago GameThread 374 comments

LIVE NCAA GAME THREAD: #12 Mississippi Rebels vs. #5 Wisconsin Badgers

Welp. This was the game thread. Now it's the... commiseration thread?

2 months ago Article 19 comments

2013 NCAA Tournament: Ice-Cold Offense Dooms Badgers in 57-46 Loss to Ole Miss

Wisconsin never settled into a groove on the offensive end, but a similarly poor beginning from Ole Miss kept the Badgers in decent position -- until Marshall Henderson and the Rebels heated up over the last 10 minutes.

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Halftime Update: Badgers 25, Ole Miss 22

A sloppy first half was saved by solid defense on Marshall Henderson and some key threes.

2 months ago Article 2 comments

Draw Something: Breaking Down the Badgers' Draw

I've made mention of liking the Badgers' chances to make a run in the tournament. But can they make the Final Four?

2 months ago Article 1 comment

Wisconsin-Mississippi Preview: B5Q Grills Red Cup Rebellion

Wisconsin opens the 2013 NCAA tournament against Ole Miss on Friday morning. So naturally we picked an Ole Miss blogger's brain on the sad state of southern basketball, Mississippi's love for Marshall Henderson and his thoughts on the Rebels being a one-man band.

2 months ago Article 159 comments

3 Keys to Beating Ole Miss

Marshall Henderson is undoubtedly the Rebels' go-to guy, and Wisconsin has to slow him down. But what else must the Badgers do to advance?

2 months ago Article 3 comments

Scouting Report: Wisconsin Prepares for High-Powered Ole Miss Offense

Marshall Henderson may be the star for Ole Miss, but don't sleep on some of the Rebels' other talent.

2 months ago Article 0 comments

Wisconsin Needs Big Ten Tournament-Like Effort to Make Deep March Run

The Badgers played some of their best basketball during the Big Ten Tournament. If they hope to make it to the Sweet 16 again, or even the Elite 8 and beyond, they'll have to put forth similar performances.

2 months ago Article 2 comments

2013 NCAA Tournament West Region Breakdown: A Guide to Wisconsin's Opponents Both Real and Imagined

A breakdown of the heroes, Hendersons and other potential intrigue the West region will provide.

2 months ago Article 4 comments

Join B5Q's Bracket Pick 'Em

Come bracketeer with us! Bragging rights -- serious bragging rights -- are on the line.

2 months ago Article 3 comments

Wisconsin is College Basketball's 7th-Most Valuable Program, According to Forbes

The Big Ten has a cool six schools on Forbes' Top 20, and the Badgers are the conference's third-most valuable.

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2013 March Madness Bracket Breakdown: West Region

SB Nation previews the NCAA tournament's West Region, including No. 5 seed Wisconsin's matchup with No. 12 seed Ole Miss.

2 months ago Article 0 comments

The Badgers Are 25/1 to Win The Whole Thing

Tempted? Vegas also has Wisconsin 8/1 to win the West Region.

2 months ago Article 6 comments

Badger Bits: Can Wisconsin Basketball Handle Expectation?

With Wisconsin's NCAA tournament run beginning Friday, the Badgers will have to prove they can handle high expectations coming off a positive Big Ten Tournament run.

2 months ago Article 10 comments

NCAA Tournament 2013: Wisconsin vs. Ole Miss Primer

Here's everything you need to know about the Badgers' opening-round match-up with the Rebels.

2 months ago Article 8 comments

Wisconsin Earns No. 5 Seed in West Region, Plays No. 12 Ole Miss in Kansas City on Friday

The Badgers seemingly slipped out of the 4 seed after losing in the Big Ten Tournament championship, and now they'll get Marshall Henderson and the No. 12 Ole Miss Rebels.

2 months ago Article 42 comments

NCAA Tournament 2013: Selection Sunday Open Thread

The Badgers went cold today, but their seeding for March Madness remains up in the air. Can they grab a No. 4 seed, or are they stuck at 5?