The Swing is back! Zach and Jesse discuss what they've seen from the Badgers so far this season. Then former Badgers great and current Big Ten analyst Jordan Taylor joins the show and hits on a ton of topics, including what he's seen from Wisconsin, the best teams in the Big Ten, the progress of Daniel Freitag and more.

The Swing is back! Zach and Jesse discuss what they've seen from the Badgers so far this season. Then former Badgers great and current Big Ten analyst Jordan Taylor joins the show and hits on a ton of topics, including what he's seen from Wisconsin, the best teams in the Big Ten, the progress of Daniel Freitag and more.

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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Jordan Taylor joins the show, midseason thoughts, Overreaction, er No?

Zach and Jesse are back for the first episode of 2025. The guys discuss the College Football Playoff with a bit of a Wisconsin angle, then jump into the player Jesse believes could be the most interesting transfer -- safety Matt Jung. They close with some talk about the toughest position on offense to project a depth chart for.

Zach and Jesse are back for the first episode of 2025. The guys discuss the College Football Playoff with a bit of a Wisconsin angle, then jump into the player Jesse believes could be the most interesting transfer -- safety Matt Jung. They close with some talk about the toughest position on offense to project a depth chart for.

Meeting Matt Jung, the toughest 2-deep projection, CFP reaction

Wisconsin and Xavier Lucas are in a standoff at this point. Though details are still few, Zach and Jesse discuss what is known about the situation. They also get into the latest moves in the transfer portal and further introduce new QBs Billy Edwards Jr. and Danny O'Neil. 

Wisconsin and Xavier Lucas are in a standoff at this point. Though details are still few, Zach and Jesse discuss what is known about the situation. They also get into the latest moves in the transfer portal and further introduce new QBs Billy Edwards Jr. and Danny O'Neil.&nbsp;

Xavier Lucas situation, transfer portal moves, meeting the new QBs

Wisconsin finally added to its cornerback room on Tuesday. Zach and Jesse discuss the commitment of Jacksonville State's Geimere Latimer, along with a couple more additions on defense. The guys also hit on the overhaul of the QB room, including why Mabrey Mettauer left. They close with the news that Tawee Walker is in the transfer portal and looking for a new home after a new NCAA ruling gave him an extra year of eligibility. 

Wisconsin finally added to its cornerback room on Tuesday. Zach and Jesse discuss the commitment of Jacksonville State's Geimere Latimer, along with a couple more additions on defense. The guys also hit on the overhaul of the QB room, including why Mabrey Mettauer left. They close with the news that Tawee Walker is in the transfer portal and looking for a new home after a new NCAA ruling gave him an extra year of eligibility.&nbsp;

Jordan Taylor joins the show, midseason thoughts, Overreaction, er No?

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