The Swing: A Wisconsin Badgers Basketball Podcast

On this special episode of The Swing, Zach Heilprin looks back at Wisconsin's epic 2015 Final Four win over a 38-0 Kentucky team.  A number of guests join him to look at it from three different perspectives:  Those that covered it: The Athletic's Jesse Temple, Wisconsin State Journal's Jim Polzin  Those that coached in it: Former UW assistant Gary Close  Those that played in it...

On the season-ending episode of The Swing, Zach Heilprin and Jesse Temple talk about the cancelation of the Big Ten Tournament and NCAA Tournament, the potential for next year's team and are joined by now former Wisconsin guard Brevin Pritzl.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode of The Swing, Zach Heilprin and Jesse Temple talk about Wisconsin's Big Ten title-clinching victory at Indiana, Greg Gard haters eating crow and how deep the Badgers could go in the NCAA Tournament.  The guys are also joined by three guests: Wisconsin assistant coach Joe Krabbenhoft Former Wisconsin guard Josh Gasser  Former Wisconsin coach Bo Ryan  See omnyst...

On this week's episode of The Swing, Zach Heilprin and Jesse Temple talk about the pair of big wins for the Badgers, their chances at a Big Ten title, the various players raising their games to new levels and they answer your Twitter questions.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode of The Swing, Zach Heilprin and Jesse Temple chat with former UW forward Brian Butch, breakdown the win over Rutgers and project where the Badgers will finish in the Big Ten.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode of The Swing, Zach Heilprin and Jesse Temple talk about Aleem Ford's big night against Purdue, the remarkable free throw shooting down the stretch, the outlook for the Badgers in the Big Ten and NCAA Tournament and also discuss the crowd issues at the Kohl Center.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode of The Swing, Zach Heilprin and Jesse Temple look back at another up and down week for the Badgers, discuss the importance of Brevin Pritzl, breakdown where Wisconsin sits in the NCAA tournament picture and answer your Twitter questions.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode of The Swing, Zach Heilprin and Jesse Temple recap the Badgers win over Michigan State, talk about the Kobe King and Brad Davison situations, and are joined by the Wisconsin State Journal's Jim Polzin.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode of The Swing, Zach Heilprin and Jesse Temple discuss Wisconsin's shooting against Nebraska, Micah Potter's defensive issues, predict the number of games the Badgers will win in the regular season and answer your Twitter questions.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode of The Swing, Zach Heilprin and Jesse Temple look at the positives and negatives from a 1-1 week, talk about what Micah Potter's big game could mean for the starting lineup, discuss Wisconsin's Big Ten and NCAA tournament chances and answer your Twitter questions.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode of The Swing, Zach Heilprin and Jesse Temple talk about what's changed for Wisconsin in its four-game winning streak, the impact of Micah Potter, the continued maturation of Tyler Wahl and they answer your Twitter questions.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode of The Swing, Zach Heilprin and Jesse Temple address Wisconsin's issues on the road, talk about whether Micah Potter will start right away and give their Wisconsin All-Decade picks.  1:15 -- Was the effort and energy an issue vs Rutgers?  11:28 -- Some have called Wisconsin a bad team -- that's not true. 14:56 -- Sold or not sold  1) Wisconsin will win two or...

On this week's episode of The Swing, Zach Heilprin and Jesse Temple look back a disappointing three-game stretch for the Badgers, discuss the struggles on 3-pointers and answer your Twitter questions.  2:41 -- Wisconsin is ranked 289th in the country from beyond the arc  7:20 -- The Badgers and Nate Reuvers really need Micah Potter  14:12 -- Sold or not sold 1) Wisconsin will finish...

On this week's episode of The Swing, Zach Heilprin and Jesse Temple breakdown the win over Marquette, discuss the importance of Brevin Pritzl's performance, talk about a more aggressive Aleem Ford and answer your Twitter questions.  3:55 -- The defensive effort to put the clamps on Markus Howard was overwhelming  11:26 -- Sold or not sold 13:26 -- Wisconsin is much more difficult to guar...

On this week's episode of The Swing, Zach Heilprin and Jesse Temple look back at Wisconsin's two wins, talk about the latest recruiting haul, discuss Badgers/Marquette and answer your Twitter questions.  :57 -- Walt Frickin McGrory  5:00 -- That second half shooting effort has to be encouraging  9:51 -- Sold or not sold 20:24 -- Which is the better team? Marquette or Wisconsin? Whic...

On the season premiere of The Swing, Zach Heilprin and Jesse Temple look back at the loss to St. Mary's, talk about the Micah Potter situation and give their predictions for the season.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Swing is back starting on Wednesday!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.