Wisconsin's exhibition slate is in the books. Zach and Jesse discuss what they've seen so far and look ahead to how the season could play out. They debate some over/unders, talk about Jesse's story on Wisconsin's international recruiting and finish with some season predictions

Wisconsin's exhibition slate is in the books. Zach and Jesse discuss what they've seen so far and look ahead to how the season could play out. They debate some over/unders, talk about Jesse's story on Wisconsin's international recruiting and finish with some season predictions

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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Season preview, Over/Under, international recruiting, season predictions

It was National Signing Day on Wednesday and Wisconsin got signatures from 12 players, but it was the guy that didn't sign -- Amari Latimer -- that ended up stealing the headlines. Zach and Jesse discuss what happened there, and also talk about the guys that did sign. Then the focus turns to Luke Fickell's comments on investing and where the Badgers need to invest the most. They close with their Champ Week picks.

It was National Signing Day on Wednesday and Wisconsin got signatures from 12 players, but it was the guy that didn't sign -- Amari Latimer -- that ended up stealing the headlines. Zach and Jesse discuss what happened there, and also talk about the guys that did sign. Then the focus turns to Luke Fickell's comments on investing and where the Badgers need to invest the most. They close with their Champ Week picks.

What happened with Amari Latimer, NSD 2026, Wisconsin's focus in the portal, Week 15 picks

The first National Signing Day is Wednesday. Zach and Jesse discuss what the 2026 class could look like with some late adds and potentially late losses. The guys also get into what the Badgers are getting in quarterback Ryan Hopkins. Then they hit on some transfer portal topics, including positions of need and guys Wisconsin would least like to lose.

The first National Signing Day is Wednesday. Zach and Jesse discuss what the 2026 class could look like with some late adds and potentially late losses. The guys also get into what the Badgers are getting in quarterback Ryan Hopkins. Then they hit on some transfer portal topics, including positions of need and guys Wisconsin would least like to lose.

Last minute adds and losses for Wisconsin's 2026 class, transfer portal needs

Wisconsin went on the road and fell 17-7 to Minnesota to end its season. Zach and Jesse discuss what went right and wrong against the Gophers, including another anemic offensive performance. Then the guys get into what the offseason could hold for Luke Fickell and the Badgers.

Wisconsin went on the road and fell 17-7 to Minnesota to end its season. Zach and Jesse discuss what went right and wrong against the Gophers, including another anemic offensive performance. Then the guys get into what the offseason could hold for Luke Fickell and the Badgers.

Season preview, Over/Under, international recruiting, season predictions

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