Kobe King
FILE - In this March 22, 2019, file photo, Wisconsin forward Aleem Ford (2) controls the ball against Oregon during the second half of a first round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in San Jose, Calif. Wisconsin begins this pandemic-delayed season with most of the same players who created so many memorable moments during a magical stretch drive last year. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File)
Experience gives No. 7 Wisconsin plenty of confidence

By Steve Megargee Nov. 10, 2020 08:49 AM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 17, 2020, file photo, then-Wisconsin guard Kobe King (23) is defended by Michigan State forward Aaron Henry (11) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in East Lansing, Mich. Former Wisconsin guard Kobe King has changed his plans and won’t be continuing his career at Nebraska. Nebraska coach Fred Hoiberg said in a statement Friday, June 19, 2020, that King had informed the staff that he wouldn’t be enrolling at the school due to personal reasons. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
Change of plans: Ex-Badger Kobe King won't play at Nebraska

Jun. 19, 2020 01:18 PM EDT

Wisconsin's Aleem Ford (2) grabs a defensive rebound against Minnesota's Daniel Oturu (25) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, March 1, 2020, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Davison, Pritzl help Wisconsin slip past Minnesota 71-69

Mar. 01, 2020 09:08 PM EST

Wisconsin guard Brevin Pritzl (1) makes a layup as Michigan forward Brandon Johns Jr. (23) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Trice, Wisconsin hold off No. 19 Michigan 81-74

By Noah Trister Feb. 27, 2020 09:20 PM EST

Wisconsin's Aleem Ford (2) reacts after hitting a 3-point basket against Purdue during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, in Madison, Wis. Ford had a game-high 19 points in Wiscoinsin's 69-65 win. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Ford's career-high 19 points paces Wisconsin over Purdue

Feb. 18, 2020 09:20 PM EST

Wisconsin's Brad Davison (34) congratulates Brevin Pritzl (1) after Pritzl hit a three-point basket against Ohio State during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Pritzl scores 19, Wisconsin cruises past Ohio State 70-57

By Genaro C. Armas Feb. 09, 2020 03:16 PM EST

Wisconsin's Brad Davison (34) dribbles next to Minnesota's Gabe Kalscheur (22) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Hannah Foslien)
Willis, sharpshooting Minnesota romp past Wisconsin 70-52

By Dave Campbell Feb. 05, 2020 11:26 PM EST

Wisconsin's Nate Reuvers (35) blocks a shot by Michigan State's Aaron Henry (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Wisconsin edges No. 14 Michigan State 64-63

By Tamira Madsen Feb. 01, 2020 05:28 PM EST

Wisconsin coach Greg Gard talks to his players during a time out late in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game with Penn State, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Gary M. Baranec)
Badgers try to bounce back from bad news with Spartans next

By Tamira Madsen Jan. 30, 2020 05:54 PM EST

Michigan State forward Julius Marble (34) and forward Thomas Kithier, right, react after a 3-point basket by forward Gabe Brown (44) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Northwestern, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
No. 14 Michigan St tops Northwestern 79-50, moves into 1st

By Larry Lage Jan. 29, 2020 08:53 PM EST

Wisconsin guard Kobe King (23) shoots over the defense of Michigan State forward Gabe Brown during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Jan. 17, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Wisconsin guard Kobe King to transfer; coach 'disappointed'

By Tamira Madsen Jan. 29, 2020 07:22 PM EST

Iowa center Luka Garza blocks a shot by Wisconsin forward Micah Potter (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Jan. 27, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Garza, No. 18 Iowa rally to beat Wisconsin 68-62

Jan. 27, 2020 11:02 PM EST

Michigan State guard Cassius Winston (5) makes a layup during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wisconsin, Friday, Jan. 17, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Winston sets record, No. 15 Spartans top Wisconsin 67-55

By Larry Lage Jan. 17, 2020 10:19 PM EST

Wisconsin's Tyler Wahl (5) shoots over Penn State's Seth Lundy (1) during first half action of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Gary M. Baranec)
Potter leads Wisconsin to 58-49 win over No. 20 Penn State

By Travis Johnson Jan. 11, 2020 04:29 PM EST

Ohio State guard CJ Walker reacts following an NCAA college basketball game loss to Wisconsin in Columbus, Ohio, Friday, Jan. 3, 2020. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
Wisconsin rallies late to upset No. 5 Ohio State 61-57

By Mitch Stacy Jan. 03, 2020 09:37 PM EST

Wisconsin forward Nate Reuvers (35) dunks on Rutgers forward Shaq Carter (13) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Piscataway, N.J., Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019. (Andrew Mills/NJ Advance Media via AP)
Baker Bounces Back, Rutgers Beats Wisconsin 72-65

By Matt Sugam Dec. 11, 2019 09:12 PM EST

Wisconsin's Nate Reuvers (35) shoots against Indiana's Trayce Jackson-Davis (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
King scores career-high 24, Wisconsin beats Indiana 84-64

By Genaro C. Armas Dec. 07, 2019 06:59 PM EST

Richmond head coach Chris Mooney gestures to his players during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wisconsin in the Legends Classic, Monday, Nov. 25, 2019, in New York. Richmond defeated Wisconsin 62-52. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Spiders bite Badgers in Legends Classic

By Denis P. Gorman Nov. 25, 2019 09:29 PM EST

Davidson, Ford lift Wisconsin past McNeese in 83-63 win

By Tamira Madsen Nov. 13, 2019 09:19 PM EST
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin made more 3-pointers in its game against McNeese than it did in its first two games of the season. But it took the Badgers one...

Eastern Illinois head coach Jay Spoonhour instructs his players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wisconsin in Madison, Wis., Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. (John Hart/Wisconsin State Journal via AP)
Wisconsin defeats Eastern Illinois, honors Moore family

By Keith Jenkins Nov. 08, 2019 10:28 PM EST