The Badgers held on for a much-needed win over Michigan. Zach and Jesse talk about the antics of Hunter Dickinson, another outburst from Juwan Howard, Wisconsin not scoring in the final 10:45, the big night from Connor Essegian and the contributions from Kamari McGee and Carter Gilmore. 

The Badgers held on for a much-needed win over Michigan. Zach and Jesse talk about the antics of Hunter Dickinson, another outburst from Juwan Howard, Wisconsin not scoring in the final 10:45, the big night from Connor Essegian and the contributions from Kamari McGee and Carter Gilmore.

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The Swing: A Wisconsin Badgers Basketball Podcast

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The Swing: Feb. 16, 2023

The Badgers went on the road and beat Northwestern 23-3 for a third-straight win. Zach Heilprin and Ben Kenney talk all about the win, the guys that stood out and they look ahead to the rest of the year and what it could hold for Wisconsin. 

The Badgers went on the road and beat Northwestern 23-3 for a third-straight win. Zach Heilprin and Ben Kenney talk all about the win, the guys that stood out and they look ahead to the rest of the year and what it could hold for Wisconsin.

Wisconsin-Northwestern postgame show

Wisconsin is getting ready to head to Northwestern on Saturday. Zach and Jesse preview the game, including whether the Badgers can get their run game going against one of the tougher run defenses in the country. Then they get into Jesse’s conversation with OL coach AJ Blazek and they close with their Week 8 picks.

Wisconsin is getting ready to head to Northwestern on Saturday. Zach and Jesse preview the game, including whether the Badgers can get their run game going against one of the tougher run defenses in the country. Then they get into Jesse’s conversation with OL coach AJ Blazek and they close with their Week 8 picks.

Previewing Northwestern, AJ Blazek's impact on the OL, Week 8 picks

Wisconsin is halfway through the regular season. Zach and Jesse evaluate the squad so far, including the best and worst surprises. Then they discuss the story from Yahoo that has the Badgers among those still in playoff contention despite having two losses. They close the show with some Overreaction or No.

Wisconsin is halfway through the regular season. Zach and Jesse evaluate the squad so far, including the best and worst surprises. Then they discuss the story from Yahoo that has the Badgers among those still in playoff contention despite having two losses. They close the show with some Overreaction or No.

The Swing: Feb. 16, 2023

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