The Swing: Feb. 20, 2018




The Swing: A Wisconsin basketball podcast show

Summary: <p>On this week’s episode of “The Swing,” Jesse and Zach recap a 2-0 week for Wisconsin, what it means for the rest of the year, chat with the Wisconsin State Journal’s Jim Polzin and answer your Twitter questions. </p> <p>0:58 — Wisconsin proved its capable of playing the type of defense we’re accustomed to seeing from the Badgers. </p> <p>5:34 — When Brevin Pritzl plays the way he did, the Badgers will be tough to beat.</p> <p>6:45 — Is Wisconsin capable of making a run in the Big Ten tournament? </p> <p>9:33 — Sold or Not Sold<br> 1) Wisconsin should have been called for a foul on Minnesota’s final possession of regulation.<br> 2) Wisconsin is playing its best basketball of the season.<br> 3) If my life were on the line, I would rather have Brevin Pritzl shooting a 3-pointer than Bronson Koenig.<br> 4) I’m fine with the court storming following the upset of Purdue. </p> <p>21:46 — Jim Polzin joins the show. </p> <p>36:31 — Twitter questions<br> 1) Do you notice players standing around and not cutting when Ethan Happ gets double teamed?<br> 2) What does it mean for Wisconsin that they found a way to win despite not getting a great night from Happ?<br> 3) What team is the best matchup for Wisconsin in the B1G tourney?<br> 4) What was your favorite part of Frank Kaminsky Night? </p>