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GAME THREAD: No. 5 Wisconsin Badgers vs. Penn State Nittany Lions

Wisconsin hopes to keep its streak of comfortable Big Ten victories in tact against Penn State, which nearly upset Maryland in Happy Valley just four days ago.

By Phil Mitten

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Graphic: Phil Mitten
Graphic: Phil Mitten

Projected Starting Lineups

Wisconsin Pos. Penn State
Frank Kaminsky, Jr. C Jordan Dickerson, Jr.
Nigel Hayes, So. F Brandon Taylor, Jr.
Sam Dekker, Jr. F / G D.J. Newbill, Sr.
Josh Gasser, Sr. G Geno Thorpe, So.
Bronson Koenig, So. G Shep Garner, Fr.

KenPom win probability: 82% (70-61 W) 60 possessions

Broadcast Info

TV: BTN (Eric Collins, Stephen Bardo)
Radio: Badger Radio Network (Matt Lepay, Mike Lucas), Sirius/XM ch. 84

Links you might like:

* Badgers' frontcourt, free throws key in season's first meeting (UWBadgers.com)
* Badgers have point guard conundrum once Jackson returns (Fox Sports Wisconsin)
* Penn State Are Passing The Hat To Pay The Basketball Coach's Fine (Deadspin)
* UW's Traevon Jackson goes from point guard to mentor (JS Online)

* Game Notes: Wisconsin | Penn State

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