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MID-RANGE: GENERATING A SHOOTING RHYTHM ON THE ROAD
Wisconsin’s shooting on the road has been a struggle over conference play as they are shooting an average of 40.5 percent a game on an average of 21.4 made field goals a game.
Wisconsin in the second half shot 53.8 percent against Purdue marking the first time over conference play where the Badgers have shot at least 50 percent from the field in the second half.
With Wisconsin shooting the basketball better in the second half against Purdue the Badgers will need to find a way of getting into a rhythm early. The Hawkeyes are allowing teams to shoot 44.3 percent (213-for-481) from the field over Big Ten play.
Meaning if Wisconsin is patient and makes the right play with the basketball on the offensive end could lead to some open looks against the Hawkeyes. Making it important that the Badgers are able to knock down their shots.
The Badgers can also help themselves offensively by generating second chances as Wisconsin only had two offensive rebounds against Purdue. That number will need to increase if the Badgers want any chance of staying in the game.
Iowa over conference play is allowing 10.2 offensive rebounds a game. Simply put the Badgers will need to do a better job of attacking the offensive glass when a shot goes up than they did on Friday night.
Four different Badgers have registered at least 22 offensive rebounds this season as Nate Reuvers and Tyler Wahl lead the way with 27 and 25 offensive rebounds respectively.
Making it important that Wisconsin finds a way to consistently cash in on their second chances especially with how well Iowa can score the basketball.