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C'mon, watching the Marquette/UCONN game made me wonder how far our guard play is from competing against top teams. Also, you're using the word "gifted" loosely. Every player on our current roster is replaceable. We have pieces to work with and talent coming in. Our talent level has fallen so...

I totally agree with everything you've stated. Most would agree this team exceeded expectations. With that said, this team quit during several games this season. Effort on defense got worse, that's not debatable. Isn't this a reflection on the coaches? You can't tolerate poor attitudes/lack of...

Here's my question and thought. It seems to be confirmed that we have/had several cancers on the team throughout the season. Other than Benny, there didn't seem to be an issues coming into this season with attitudes on the team. The disrespect that Red allowed on the court this season (yapping...

You might want to rewatch the movie. That's not how Moneyball or Billy Beane operated...

Autry has my support. At the same time, I'm getting frustrated that he allows the lack of hustle and poor decision making at this point in the season. This has nothing to do with our lack of talent. Set the standard and if guys aren't meeting it, show them the bench.

Wisconsin has been average for the past 6 seasons (minus one season) by their standards. Thus, why Gard has been on the hot seat and forced to change their style.

Lots of funny/stereotypical comments here. Love it as a WI resident. I hope most of you realize that Gard was on the hot seat and basically forced to play a different style and they're doing even better playing uptempo this season!!! It's true that the Badgers have greater resources as a large...

I hope it's not against an athletic big who's a rim runner, Benny doesn't like to hustle back on defense. He could also create spacing shooting missile 3's at the front of the rim.

Many have commented that we're an incomplete team. Very true, how about Notre Dame as one example? New coach, terrible roster and horrible start to the season. They have improved and been much more competitive lately against very good teams. We have shown no offensive improvement against quality...

Someone can correct me if I'm wrong, wasn't Dajuan's issues mostly injuries? He could hardly get up and down the court during his senior year if I remember correctly? I feel like he should get a pass.

I always appreciate your thoughts and insight. I don't see how we win any meaningful games with Benny and Bell in our main rotation. Both are too inconsistent. I can't see Bell as more than a specialist and Benny accepting a diminished role on the bench next year. The lack of production from our...

Very odd to be taking shots at JB after a nice win today. Yes, JB has his faults which are well documented on this site.

I was critical of the lack of discipline 4-5 games into the season. I've been very pleased since then to see Red pull Bell for not playing defense and the rotations improve on defense. There has been less iso ball on offense recently another area of improvement. I'm sit back and and enjoy the...

I guess that's your opinion. I'll take our final fours. People still seem to notice our brand and have a certain level of respect for the basketball program. We're still invited to prestigious preseason tournaments and can be found all over national TV. You're right FAU cannot say any of this.

We're far from irrelevance. Stop the hyperbole. I think we're in a final four 10 years ago. No one cares about MU outside of Milwaukee in Wisconsin.

Aspiring to be Marquette is pretty low. I live outside of Milwaukee. They don't have a national brand and haven't been good for a long time. I'm amazed that they kept their team together from last year. They do pump a lot of money into their basketball program (and have for a while) and are well...

I feel like Red is missing a veteran assistant coach right now that was a head coach. Like a Phil Martelli.

I don't really agree with the thread title. I know we don't have the overall talent yet. There's no discipline on offense or defense. I was hoping to see improvement game to game with rebounding, switching, help defense and ball movement on offense. Yet, there has not been anything. We make runs...

This team is lacking discipline. Unnecessary gambling on defense, no communication or switching. I like Red a lot and will give him this season, but these examples are a reflection of the head coach regardless if they're new or experienced. The only positive I can find with Red right now is with...

You must be above a certain age to subscribe to this outdated theory. Just like pitchers shouldn't lift in baseball, right?

I disagree with this thought. I live and coach football in WI. I understand we're not going to compare the Badgers to SU, but WI high school football isn't terrible (actually pretty underrated) and the Badgers do a great job keeping in state talent home. Everyone is WI wants to be a Badger...

I'm in conflict as I honestly feel bad for JB. He's tearing down what he built trying to get one more year to go out on a high note, but it's clear that it won't happen. Someone needs to have a talk with him for the best interests of all involved. The exit strategy should and still can be...

I think I stated it's very restrictive. No? My point is if someone asked "are there NIL opportunities for high school athletes in almost any state" The answer is basically "no". The restrictions are so tight at the high school level right now. That will eventually change.

You implied there's full NIL in New York. It's restricted to partnering with your school. Try reading this article. High school athletes in New York can basically do nothing. NYSPHSAA says high school athletes can profit from name and image. What we know

You should say they have to partner with their school in New York. Doesn't provide much opportunity or value...

The short answer is "no" as a high school AD. I have a link from NFHS which governs high school athletics. It will be allowed in some capacity once there's more clarification. NFHS Addresses Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) with New Course, User Experience

I'll believe that was said. I didn't feel Dickie was calling him out. I got the feeling he was slapping JB on the wrist for his dumb NIL comments and for JB saying he determined when he retired. Dickie also said the admin and JB will get together to figure out when JB retires and that JB...

Dickie V certainly addressed the topic of JB's retirement and NIL. However, I'm not remembering anything that was strongly worded or direct. Does anyone have video? We have a lot of paraphrasing and recall. Maybe I'm wrong...

I honestly thought this thread was going to be about the Florida St player who jacked 17 3's tonight.

JB's press conference was pretty interesting. He obviously got is wrist slapped for the NIL comments. He also referenced the admins not happy about his coaching comment and said "they might tell me I'm done tomorrow". It's clear someone knocked him down a peg.

Brown had 2 steals and was tied with two other players (not exactly noteworthy or active). Defense was our problem vs Miami and you highlighted one of several areas. I know the casual fan wants to rail on Judah and his meltdown. There's a difference between a view and narrative. You should...

If you're not excited with five boards in 30min, I doubt you liked Brown's two boards in 13min? He wasn't active vs Miami. It's okay to admit he didn't play well against Miami. Probably his only poor game to date. People need to realize Benny isn't going to be Rodman on the glass. Benny was...

I never said that. We give up a lot of open looks. My bigger issue is when we intentionally let someone shoot a wide open shot. The percentages increase because most guys are better shooters today. JB could get away with this philosophy years ago.

My issue is that the game plan allows certain players to take wide open 3's. This has always been the case. Today a 28% 3 point shooter can hit a wide open shot. That is how the game has evolved along with the range. 10+ years ago you only had a few guys taking 3's on every team. The 28%...

I respect your opinion, but what did Brown do very well tonight? I like him a lot. I'm not sure he did anything average tonight considering how he's played recently (2 boards in 13min is not cutting it against an undersized team). Benny was a threat to score tonight and did and also...

We play a lot of freshman. This is what you get. Hopefully, they stick around and it's worth it. People want to look past the terrible rebounding during the 2nd half against a team that doesn't rebound well.

Correct, Benny was subbed back in at the end of the game after Brown once again did nothing. He had 2 rebounds on the game.

The grammar or topic?

I kinda confused by your post. First, what did Benny do wrong tonight? Second, Brown was in at the end of the game.

Your takes are mostly HOT and unfounded...

Neither as I'm from WI. My dad is from Syracuse and I grew up watching games with him. I've seen them play all over the country (mostly basketball).

I think there's a noted effort/improvement from JB this season during timeouts or when players are coming off the court. JB doesn't rip into players like he's done in the past (not saying it hasn't happened, it was probably deserved). He's much calmer and talks more instead of yelling at...

This comment doesn't make sense. Some of the best arenas I've been to are mid majors. You're on top of the action in small arenas for a fraction of the cost.

I was there with my son. I was pretty surprised by the crowd considering they were coming off a huge win and are having a good season to date. There were very few students there and the crowd was dead in general. I was there in 2012, fun atmosphere except for the losing part. Good place to...

I believe the NCAA changed the rule and now allows coaches to call timeouts.

Girard certainly has questionable decision making and effort. However, if you watch the play JB can tell there's trouble. Use your timeout!

I'm surprised there aren't more people talking about JB not calling a timeout when Girard was trapped and we turned the ball over?

Maybe it did work for them and maybe his statement is words as you say. However, as they also say where there's smoke there's fire. I admire your optimism. What are 2-3 current strengths of the program? Not hanging on past successes/accomplishments. I really need something positive.

Here you go. I'll add that he was busted by his daughter. https://deadspin.com/bo-ryans-tenure-as-wisconsin-head-coach-ended-strangely-1749380378

You realize that's not why Bo "retired". Also, half of the Badger fans dislike Gard a lot!