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The Wisconsin Badgers held their last press conference in Madison on Tuesday afternoon before heading to Indianapolis for the Final Four. The Badgers, who have been loose as a goose all season, conducted a humorous and goofy presser in advance of their titanic matchup against the undefeated Kentucky Wildcats on Saturday night. Frank Kaminsky, Sam Dekker, Nigel Hayes and Josh Gasser met with the media and, uh, this picture pretty much sums up how it went.
,,, and that's a wrap pic.twitter.com/GwimkeP6Rs
— Wisconsin Basketball (@BadgerMBB) March 31, 2015
Bo Ryan even got in on the fun, claiming that The Who used him as inspiration for their song "Pinball Wizard" after his performance on the flippers in Pennsylvania in the 1960s.
Bo Ryan claiming he's the former No.1 pinball player in Pennsylvania. "Do you think The Who had somebody in mind when they made that song?"
— Benjamin Worgull (@TheBadgerNation) March 31, 2015
"I could freeze flippers better than anybody." - @BadgerMBB's Bo Ryan, the No. 1 pinball player in Pa. in the 60s. http://t.co/IYi0V4U9Tp
— Wisconsin on BTN (@WisconsinOnBTN) March 31, 2015
Frank Kaminsky literally just threw his Badger Max bottle over a question about FIFA soccer. This press conference is ridiculous. #Badgers
— Jesse Temple (@jessetemple) March 31, 2015
Warning, @marchmadness media: Be careful if you ask @BadgerMBB's Frank Kaminsky about his video games. http://t.co/oRmYxQRJkn
— Wisconsin on BTN (@WisconsinOnBTN) March 31, 2015
Dekker: I feel bad for the kids that make signs for me & they spell my last name wrong. Their parents didn’t push them in right direction.
— Jesse Temple (@jessetemple) March 31, 2015
The team did manage to find some time to talk about the game against Kentucky, mentioning how talented the Wildcats are, but not seeming intimidated in the least.
Kaminsky on Kentucky defense: "I'll just do whatever I have to do. Whoever's guarding me, I'll be ready for whatever" #Badgers
— Wisconsin Basketball (@BadgerMBB) March 31, 2015
Dekker on Kentucky: "They're going to try to throw a lot at you. We have to play our style of basketball" #Badgers
— Wisconsin Basketball (@BadgerMBB) March 31, 2015
Kaminsky on UK's front: "They have such a big front line and so much depth that you'll never know what will happen."
— Benjamin Worgull (@TheBadgerNation) March 31, 2015
Although even in analyzing UK, Kaminsky still slipped a joke in.
Kaminsky: "I think Matt Ferris will give us a great look at Willie Cauley-Stein." Laughter ensues…#Badgers
— Zack Miller (@miller_zack) March 31, 2015
After the Kings of Comedy had their turn at the mic, Ryan was up next to bring some gravitas and seriousne... oh.
Bo Ryan: "I was the No. 1 pinball player in the state of Pennsylvania. I could freeze flippers better than anybody." Delightful. #Badgers
— Jesse Temple (@jessetemple) March 31, 2015
I guess the team takes after its coach pretty well. Ryan did have a bunch to say about his matchup with John Calipari and the Wildcats, however.
Ryan on Calipari: "Making sure the expectations are ones you have control over, not from the outside, that's what John has done good job of"
— Wisconsin Basketball (@BadgerMBB) March 31, 2015
Ryan on quality of players in Final Four: "Unbelievable, and I hope people are talking about that. You might never see (it again)."
— Benjamin Worgull (@TheBadgerNation) March 31, 2015
Bo on UK this/last year: They’re a different team. I think it’s easier for them to look at us than for us to look at them…They’re different.
— Zack Miller (@miller_zack) March 31, 2015
Ryan went on to discuss something that has been rubbing some Badgers fans the wrong way: his short leash on Dekker, explaining when he has to reign in the West Region's Most Outstanding Player.
Bo on Sam: "I only take him out when he takes hernia shots. And you know what a hernia shot is, you hurt yourself with all the contortions."
— Jesse Temple (@jessetemple) March 31, 2015
Ryan was also quick to compliment Dekker, too.
Ryan on Dekker's growth: "He blocks out better, he runs the floor better defensively ... he finishes around the rim" #Badgers
— Wisconsin Basketball (@BadgerMBB) March 31, 2015
Despite the very apparent looseness of the team, the Badgers are clearly dialed in and ready to cement their legacy as the greatest basketball team to ever play at Wisconsin and one of the greatest ever.
This is the most clowns press conference any college basketball team has ever given. #badgers #clowns
— Rich Hammie Quan (@drewhamm5) March 31, 2015
Ryan on loose #Badgers: "It's like being a kid again being around them. But when we get on the floor, I never have to worry"
— Wisconsin Basketball (@BadgerMBB) March 31, 2015
Gasser on #Badgers' legacy: "We've made Final Fours, won championships. We obviously want more and that's the goal"
— Wisconsin Basketball (@BadgerMBB) March 31, 2015