Onsin Basketball Big Ten Tournament Outlook For The Badgers

The Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball team is gearing up for the upcoming Big Ten Tournament, which will take place from March 11 to March 15 in Indianapolis. The Badgers, who are currently ranked 23rd in the nation, finished the regular season with a record of 16-11 and a conference record of 10-10. Heading into the tournament, the team is looking to make a strong showing and potentially earn a spot in the NCAA Tournament.

Regular Season Recap

The Badgers started off the season strong, winning their first five games. However, they hit a rough patch in December, losing five of their next seven games. They bounced back in January, winning five of their seven games and climbing up the rankings. They had some ups and downs in February, including a heartbreaking loss to Illinois where they blew a 14-point lead in the second half.

Overall, the Badgers had a solid regular season. They were led by senior forward Nate Reuvers, who averaged 10.8 points and 3.9 rebounds per game. Junior guard Brad Davison was also a key player, averaging 10.5 points and 3.5 rebounds per game. The team had some depth as well, with six players averaging at least 7.5 points per game.

Big Ten Tournament Preview

The Badgers will enter the Big Ten Tournament as the #6 seed. They will play their first game on March 11 against the winner of the first round matchup between the #11 and #14 seeds. If they win that game, they will face the #3 seed in the quarterfinals on March 12.

The Big Ten is one of the toughest conferences in college basketball, so the Badgers will have their work cut out for them. The tournament will feature nine ranked teams, including five in the top 10. The Badgers have played well against top competition this season, with wins over the likes of Louisville, Maryland, and Michigan State.

If the Badgers are going to have success in the tournament, they will need to continue to play solid defense. They ranked 9th in the country in defensive efficiency during the regular season, allowing just 63.8 points per game. They will also need to get strong performances from their key players, including Reuvers, Davison, and junior guard D'Mitrik Trice.

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Potential NCAA Tournament Outlook

If the Badgers have a strong showing in the Big Ten Tournament, they will likely earn a spot in the NCAA Tournament. The team has made it to the tournament in 20 of the last 21 seasons, so they have a strong track record of success.

The Badgers are projected to be a middle-of-the-pack seed in the tournament, likely in the 8-10 range. They could potentially face some tough opponents in the early rounds, but they have the talent and experience to make a run.

Overall, the Badgers have the potential to make some noise in the postseason. If they continue to play strong defense and get contributions from their key players, they could make a deep run in the Big Ten Tournament and potentially the NCAA Tournament as well.