Wisconsin kept its winning ways going last week and is now up to No. 6 in the AP poll. Grant Bilse joins Jesse to talk about the defense bouncing back against the Spartans, certain players excelling in focused roles, Tom Izzo comparing Chucky Hepburn to Mateen Cleaves and a fun story Jesse is writing on the Badgers strength coach. 

Wisconsin kept its winning ways going last week and is now up to No. 6 in the AP poll. Grant Bilse joins Jesse to talk about the defense bouncing back against the Spartans, certain players excelling in focused roles, Tom Izzo comparing Chucky Hepburn to Mateen Cleaves and a fun story Jesse is writing on the Badgers strength coach.

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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The defense shows up, players excelling in focused roles, Tom Izzo on Chucky Hepburn

Wisconsin offensive coordinator Phil Longo spoke to reporters on Monday. Zach and Jesse discuss what he said and debate whether he's running the offense the way he wants to. They also get into the plan for Jake Chaney's absence, play Overreaction or No and talk about Wisconsin honoring Ron Dayne on Saturday.

Wisconsin offensive coordinator Phil Longo spoke to reporters on Monday. Zach and Jesse discuss what he said and debate whether he's running the offense the way he wants to. They also get into the plan for Jake Chaney's absence, play Overreaction or No and talk about Wisconsin honoring Ron Dayne on Saturday.

Phil Longo speaks on the offense, Overreaction or No, Ron Dayne to be honored

Wisconsin is 2-0 for the first time since 2020 but not everything is rosy for the Badgers. Zach and Jesse get into what went right against South Dakota and what went wrong. Then they answer a bunch of fan questions, including on Cade Yacamell’s role, Wisconsin’s leaky run defense, Phil Longo as offensive coordinator and more.

Wisconsin is 2-0 for the first time since 2020 but not everything is rosy for the Badgers. Zach and Jesse get into what went right against South Dakota and what went wrong. Then they answer a bunch of fan questions, including on Cade Yacamell’s role, Wisconsin’s leaky run defense, Phil Longo as offensive coordinator and more.

What went right in Week 2, what went wrong in Week 2, your questions

The Badgers are gearing up for a visit from South Dakota on Saturday. Zach and Jesse discuss what a successful game would look like for Wisconsin. They also get into Aaron Witt's adversity-filled journey, the excitement around freshman CB Xavier Lucas, whether Nebraska has a brighter future than Wisconsin, the UW brick controversy and our Week 2 picks.

The Badgers are gearing up for a visit from South Dakota on Saturday. Zach and Jesse discuss what a successful game would look like for Wisconsin. They also get into Aaron Witt's adversity-filled journey, the excitement around freshman CB Xavier Lucas, whether Nebraska has a brighter future than Wisconsin, the UW brick controversy and our Week 2 picks.

The defense shows up, players excelling in focused roles, Tom Izzo on Chucky Hepburn

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