The Big Ten released its awards on Tuesday and a pair of Badgers were honored. Zach and Jesse discuss the wins for Nick Boyd and John Blackwell. Then Zach is joined by Wisconsin assistant Sharif Chambliss to talk about being named the Howard Moore Assistant Coach of the Year and what he sees from his team as it preps for the postseason.

The Big Ten released its awards on Tuesday and a pair of Badgers were honored. Zach and Jesse discuss the wins for Nick Boyd and John Blackwell. Then Zach is joined by Wisconsin assistant Sharif Chambliss to talk about being named the Howard Moore Assistant Coach of the Year and what he sees from his team as it preps for the postseason.

A podcast focused solely on the Wisconsin basketball team with hosts Zach Heilprin of the Wisconsin Sports Zone Network and Jesse Temple of The Athletic.

The Swing: A Wisconsin Badgers Basketball Podcast

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Big Ten Awards, Sharif Chambliss joins the show

With Wisconsin on a break following spring practice, the guys delve into some spring ball superlatives, including who the best freshmen and transfers were. They also hit on the news the Badgers will open under the lights against Notre Dame at Lambeau Field. Then they are joined by new Director of Football Alumni Relations Bradie Ewing to discuss his new role and why it's important. They close with how you would use your money to help the program if you were a billionaire.

 

With Wisconsin on a break following spring practice, the guys delve into some spring ball superlatives, including who the best freshmen and transfers were. They also hit on the news the Badgers will open under the lights against Notre Dame at Lambeau Field. Then they are joined by new Director of Football Alumni Relations Bradie Ewing to discuss his new role and why it's important. They close with how you would use your money to help the program if you were a billionaire.
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Badgers to open under the lights, spring ball superlatives, Bradie Ewing joins the show

Spring practice is in the books for the Badgers. Zach and Jesse go position-by-position breaking down what they saw over the 15 practices, including surprises and where several position battles stand. The guys close with listener questions, including whether what the guys saw in spring changes their outlook for the 2026 season. 

Spring practice is in the books for the Badgers. Zach and Jesse go position-by-position breaking down what they saw over the 15 practices, including surprises and where several position battles stand. The guys close with listener questions, including whether what the guys saw in spring changes their outlook for the 2026 season.&nbsp;

Spring practice recap, listener questions 

Wisconsin's offense put together one of its strongest scrimmages of the Luke Fickell era on Saturday. Zach and Jesse discuss what went right for QBs Colton Joseph and Ryan Hopkins, WR Jaylon Domingeaux's big day, TE Grant Stec's standout plays, the running of RB Bryan Jackson, some guys that made an impact on defense and more. They also hit on the Badgers getting shutout in the 2026 NFL Draft and more on the commitment of 2027 QB Jack Sorgi

Wisconsin's offense put together one of its strongest scrimmages of the Luke Fickell era on Saturday. Zach and Jesse discuss what went right for QBs Colton Joseph and Ryan Hopkins, WR Jaylon Domingeaux's big day, TE Grant Stec's standout plays, the running of RB Bryan Jackson, some guys that made an impact on defense and more. They also hit on the Badgers getting shutout in the 2026 NFL Draft and more on the commitment of 2027 QB Jack Sorgi

Big Ten Awards, Sharif Chambliss joins the show

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