STEVE MEGARGEE
Wisconsin's Tyler Wahl, left, shoots against Purdue's Sasha Stefanovic, front, and Zach Edey, rear, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, March 1, 2022, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
No. 10 Badgers nip No. 8 Purdue for share of Big Ten title

By Steve Megargee Mar. 01, 2022 11:40 PM EST
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Chucky Hepburn tried to keep a straight face as the freshman

Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard looks on during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Rutgers, Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
No. 10 Wisconsin succeeding at record rate in close games

By Steve Megargee Feb. 28, 2022 06:29 PM EST
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin leads the Big Ten and has emerged as one of college

Wisconsin and Michigan players and coaches are involved in a scuffle with Michigan head coach Juwan Howard during the waning moments of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022, in Madison, Wis. (Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel via AP)
Michigan coach Howard hits Wisconsin assistant after a loss

By Steve Megargee Feb. 20, 2022 03:29 PM EST
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Angry about Wisconsin calling a late timeout, Michigan coach

Iowa forward Keegan Murray (15) shoots over Nebraska guard Trey McGowens (2) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 98-75. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
NBA Prospect Watch: Murray could end Iowa 1st-round drought

By Steve Megargee Feb. 16, 2022 01:56 PM EST
Keegan Murray has a chance to do something no Iowa player has accomplished in over

Wisconsin's Tyler Wahl (5) looses possession of the ball against Rutgers' Ron Harper (24) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, in Madison, Wis. Rutgers won 73-65. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Rutgers tops No. 14 Wisconsin, 3rd win in row over T25 team

By Steve Megargee Feb. 12, 2022 04:33 PM EST
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Rutgers understands it must prove it can beat quality teams on

Penn State's Jalen Pickett (22) shoots against Wisconsin's Tyler Wahl, left, Chris Vogt (33) and Brad Davison (34) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Wahl's basket helps No. 11 Wisconsin edge Penn State 51-49

By Steve Megargee Feb. 05, 2022 08:29 PM EST
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin proved it can win even when it doesn’t get much

Villanova coach Jay Wright, left, argues with an official during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Marquette on Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Lewis leads No. 24 Marquette past No. 12 Villanova 83-73

By Steve Megargee Feb. 03, 2022 12:29 AM EST
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Marquette is using the toughest portion of its schedule as an

Ohio State forward E.J. Liddell, front right, looks around Minnesota forward Danny Ogele, left, in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
NBA Prospect Watch: Buckeyes' Liddell makes steady progress

By Steve Megargee Feb. 02, 2022 03:36 PM EST
Ohio State’s E.J. Liddell tested the draft waters last year and then returned to

Wisconsin's Johnny Davis (1) shoots against Minnesota's Eric Curry (1) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin won 66-60. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Improved Davis, better chemistry boosting No. 11 Wisconsin

By Steve Megargee Jan. 31, 2022 05:24 PM EST
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Expected to take a step back this season. Wisconsin instead has

Wisconsin's Johnny Davis (1) shoots against Minnesota's Sean Sutherlin (24) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Davis delivers as No. 11 Wisconsin defeats Minnesota 66-60

By Steve Megargee Jan. 30, 2022 03:10 PM EST
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — After relying on a balanced attack for most of the day,

Marquette guard Tyler Kolek (22) shouts after forward Justin Lewis (10) hit a three point game winning shot during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
No. 22 Marquette showing toughness in Smart's debut season

By Steve Megargee Jan. 25, 2022 06:37 PM EST
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Marquette’s postseason hopes were teetering as the new year arrived.

Gonzaga head coach Mark Few watches during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Santa Clara, Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, in Santa Clara, Calif. Gonzaga won 115-83. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Pandemic forcing teams to adjust their schedules once again

By Steve Megargee Jan. 21, 2022 03:44 PM EST
Last season in college basketball, teams and conferences knew pandemic-related

Purdue's Jaden Ivey (23) drives the baseline as Penn State's Greg Lee (5) defends during an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Gary M. Baranec)
NBA Prospect Watch: Scouts love athleticism of Purdue's Ivey

By Steve Megargee Jan. 19, 2022 04:55 PM EST
Purdue’s Jaden Ivey has not had any trouble finding ways to stay motivated even after

Marquette's Justin Lewis (10) drives to the basket against Seton Hall's Tyrese Samuel during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Late free throw helps Marquette top No. 20 Seton Hall 73-72

By Steve Megargee Jan. 15, 2022 02:34 PM EST
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Marquette showed it doesn’t need to shoot at a ridiculously high

Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard reacts during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa, Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
No. 23 Wisconsin defeats Iowa 87-78 to win 4th straight

By Steve Megargee Jan. 06, 2022 11:22 PM EST
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The matchup between two of the nation’s top scorers was a

Wisconsin's Johnny Davis (1) is defended by Purdue's Isaiah Thompson (11) during the second half of an NCAA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
NBA Prospect Watch: Wisconsin's Davis breaking out

By Steve Megargee Jan. 05, 2022 04:17 PM EST
Wisconsin’s Johnny Davis spent his freshman year coming off the bench and playing a

Marquette's Oso Ighodaro (13) loses control of the ball as he's fouled by Providence's Ed Croswell during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Marquette ends skid by trouncing No. 16 Providence 88-56

By Steve Megargee Jan. 04, 2022 11:37 PM EST
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Marquette emphatically ended its slump and produced the kind of

UCLA's Jaime Jaquez Jr. reacts after making a three-point basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against MarquetteSaturday, Dec. 11, 2021, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Jaquez scores 24 in No. 4 UCLA's 67-56 win over Marquette

By Steve Megargee Dec. 11, 2021 11:46 PM EST
MILWAUKEE (AP) — No. 4 UCLA's biggest scare of the weekend came the night before its

Wisconsin's Johnny Davis (1) dunks against Indiana's Trayce Jackson-Davis (23) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
No. 22 Wisconsin beats Indiana 64-59 with huge comeback

By Steve Megargee Dec. 08, 2021 09:19 PM EST
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin is just beginning its Big Ten schedule, but already is

Marquette's Kameron Jones loses control of the ball as he falls while being defended by Illinois' Alfonso Plummer (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Nov. 15, 2021, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
Late steal gives Marquette a 67-66 win over No. 10 Illinois

By Steve Megargee Nov. 15, 2021 09:41 PM EST
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Tyler Kolek didn’t know if he’d be healthy enough to play