WATCH: Every angle of Wisconsin G A.J. Storr’s poster dunk vs Rutgers

A.J. Storr did it again last night

This is starting to become commonplace for Wisconsin guard A.J. Storr.

The Badgers high-flying guard threw down yet another poster dunk on Thursday night, this time in a 78-66 win over Rutgers.

Storr finished the contest with 19 points on 8/15 shooting and 3/6 from three, while also adding seven rebounds two assists and a steal.

Related: Wisconsin social media reacts to Badgers resilient win vs Rutgers

The future NBA draft pick was largely overshadowed by the surprising second-half explosion by Kamari McGee in his return to the lineup. But his solid night marked a 25th consecutive game of scoring in double figures, the longest streak for a Wisconsin Badger since Ethan Happ’s 42-game streak during the 2019 and 2020 seasons.

Storr’s highlight dunk still led the headlines. Thankfully we got numerous angles and viewpoints:

Then there’s this well-timed photo:

Credit: Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel-USA TODAY NETWORK

And this great reaction:

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Wisconsin is back on the court Sunday afternoon in West Lafayette, Indiana against No. 3 Purdue. Greg Gard’s team will try to generate any momentum it can entering the Big Ten and NCAA Tournaments.

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Wisconsin G Kamari McGee stole the show in long-awaited return to action

What was your reaction to Kamari McGee’s return to the lineup?

Wisconsin finally returned to the win column Thursday night with a 78-66 triumph over the Rutgers Scarlet Knights.

Things were dicey for the Badgers early. Rutgers somehow again shot well above its season average, something which led to the Scarlet Knights’ blowout win over the Badgers back in February.

Wisconsin ended up trailing 47-42 with 13:56 remaining in the contest, closing in on another inexplicable loss.

Then Kamari McGee happened.

Related: Wisconsin social media reacts to Badgers resilient win vs Rutgers

McGee checked in at that 13:56 mark. He checked out with 7:45 remaining after scoring nine quick points on 4/4 shooting, and with Wisconsin leading 59-49.

The Badgers got solid efforts from A.J. Storr, Steven Crowl and John Blackwell. But nobody played more critical minutes than McGee, who had been out with injury for the last 50 days.

The backup guard finished with 11 points on 5/5 shooting and 1/1 from three. The numbers are impressive, but they still don’t do justice to how critical his play was in those six minutes late in the second half.

Badgers fans postgame were crowning him as the reason the team will make a run in March, and I don’t necessarily blame them.

Wisconsin had dearly missed McGee’s veteran presence and ability to lead the offense during his 13 games on the sideline. It’s worth noting what Greg Gard’s team has accomplished this year when fully healthy, which it is now entering postseason play.

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Wisconsin guard returns to practice ahead of matchup vs Rutgers

Good news for the Badgers:

Wisconsin guard Kamari McGee returned to practice this week in advance of the Badgers matchup with Rutgers on Thursday evening.

McGee has missed the last 11 games with a lower-body injury. Wisconsin is 4-7 in that time, including a mark of 2-7 in its last nine games.

Related: ESPN Bracketology: Latest update on Wisconsin entering final stretch

The veteran guard was averaging 1.4 points, 0.8 rebounds, 0.4 assists and 0.7 steals in 6.8 minutes per game of action this season before the injury. While the numbers aren’t significant, Wisconsin has dearly missed McGee’s presence as a dependable backup point guard and reliable option. The team’s struggles have been due to several factors, but they also align with when McGee suffered his injury.

Eyes will turn on Thursday afternoon to see if the former UW-Green Bay transfer can suit up for the Badgers home contest against Rutgers.

247Sports’ Evan Flood did add that McGee was not ‘full go’ at practice quite yet, so a return Thursday might be wishful thinking.

More importantly, Wisconsin needs McGee back for its run in the Big Ten and NCAA Tournaments. The last month of basketball has indicated the team may continue to struggle without him.

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How to watch Wisconsin basketball vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights

How to watch Wisconsin basketball vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights

Wisconsin basketball returns to the hardwood Thursday for a rematch against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights.

The first meeting between these two teams did not go well for Wisconsin — a 78-56 blowout loss on the road at Jersey Mike’s Arena.

Realistically, nothing has gone the Badgers’ way since the start of February. Greg Gard’s team is 2-7 in its last nine contests, falling out of the top four seeds in the Big Ten and almost assuredly out of the top four seed-lines in the NCAA Tournament.

What the Badgers need is momentum, any bit of momentum entering postseason play. The team first gets a chance to do so against a Rutgers team that is now 15-14 on the season and 7-11 in Big Ten play.

Here’s how to watch Wisconsin’s home contest against Rutgers:

  • Date: Thursday, March 7, 2024
  • Time: 7 p.m. ET, 6 p.m. CT
  • TV Channel: Fox Sports 1

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Huskers take down Rutgers 67-56 on Senior Night

Nebraska completed its final home game of the regular season against Rutgers.

Nebraska completed its final home game of the regular season against Rutgers. The Huskers took down the Scarlet Knights in a stellar 67-56 win to accompany their celebration of Senior Night.

Nebraska honored four seniors on the night: Keisei Tominaga, Josiah Allick, C.J. Wilcher, and Jarron Coleman. The squad combined for 36 points on the night, nearly half of the points scored by Nebraska in the win. The Huskers spent almost the entire game with the lead, and Rutgers never held it.

Tominaga led Nebraska in scoring, tallying up 18 points on the night. Juwan Gary dropped 15 points in the win and hauled in 11 rebounds to earn his fifth double-double of the season. Allick also earned a double-double, scoring 10 points and snatching a team-high and season-high 12 rebounds, his first of the season.

The Huskers move to 21-9 on the season and 11-8 in conference play. Nebraska will hit the road to face Michigan for its final regular season game. Tipoff is set for Sunday morning at 11 a.m. and can be viewed on the Big Ten Network.

10 defensive backs for the Ravens to watch at the 2024 NFL combine

We’re looking at ten defensive backs for the Baltimore Ravens to watch during the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine

The Ravens are in Indianapolis for the NFL combine, and GM Eric DeCosta will be front and center to watch the defensive backs and tight ends work out.

Cornerback depth will be a massive priority for Baltimore, and there will be changes this offseason with Ronald Darby, Arthur Maulet, and Rock-Ya-Sin all pending free agents.

With Day 2 of on-field workouts set to begin, we’re looking at ten defensive backs for the Ravens to watch.

10 defensive backs for the Eagles to watch at the 2024 NFL combine

We’re looking at ten defensive backs for the Philadelphia Eagles to watch during the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine

Defensive back depth is a massive priority for the Eagles, and that’ll be the position to watch on Friday at the NFL Scouting Combine.

Howie Roseman is looking to retool the roster following Philadelphia’s historic collapse, finishing the season 1-6 after a 10-1 start.

There could be decisions on cornerbacks Darius Slay and James Bradberry in the coming days, while the Eagles only have two safeties on the roster after releasing Kevin Byard.

With Day 2 of on-field workouts set to begin, we’re looking at ten defensive backs for Philadelphia to watch.

Michigan State women’s basketball blows out Rutgers at home for twentieth win of the season

Michigan State women’s basketball blows out Rutgers at home for twentieth win of the season

Michigan State women’s basketball is ending a strong season on a great note. On Saturday, the Spartans took down Rutgers by a wide margin to earn their twentieth win on the season and extend their winning streak to three.

MSU was led in scoring by Moira Joiner, who scored 22, including six three-pointers. For the second time this season, Abbey Kimball had a big scoring day against Rutgers. She dropped 17 on the day. Julia Ayrault added 17 as well and star point guard DeeDee Hagemann added seven assists and two steals. Jocelyn Tate stuffed the stat sheet with nine points, seven rebounds, six assists, and three steals.

MSU has two more regular season games, with their next one coming up against Illinois on Thursday night.

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Wisconsin continues to tumble in latest AP Poll

Wisconsin continues to tumble in latest AP Poll

Wisconsin basketball continued its steep slide in the latest AP Poll. The Badgers dropped to No. 20 in the nation, down from No. 11 at this time last week and from No. 6 two weeks ago.

The Badgers’ losing streak reached four games on Saturday afternoon at Rutgers. The week as a whole included two forgettable performances: a road loss to last-place Michigan and the 22-point blowout loss to the Scarlet Knights.

Related: Takeaways from Wisconsin’s blowout loss to Rutgers

The losing streak dropped the team to 16-8 on the season and 8-5 in Big Ten play. It also is now a full three games behind first-place Purdue in the conference standings and down to No. 18 in KenPom’s rating system.

Things are trending the wrong direction for a Badger team that had so much promise just two weeks ago.

The team is back in action tomorrow night at home against Ohio State. Greg Gard’s team needs a win to ensure this losing streak doesn’t jeopardize their NCAA Tournament appearance.

Takeaways from Wisconsin’s blowout loss to Rutgers

Thoughts on the loss to Rutgers?

Wisconsin basketball lost in blowout fashion at the hands of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights yesterday afternoon.

The loss is the Badgers’ fourth straight and drops them to 16-8 on the season and 8-5 in Big Ten play.

Related: Where Wisconsin Badgers stand in first expanded Big Ten 2024 recruiting rankings

This may sound like a broken record, but Wisconsin entered the month of February ranked No. 6 in the nation and in first place in the Big Ten with a 16-4 (8-1 Big Ten) record.

Not only is the team now 16-8 (8-5 Big Ten), but it is a full three games behind first-place Purdue, down to No. 18 in KenPom and set to continue its slide in the AP Poll.

Things are not right at the moment and yesterday’s performance at Rutgers seemed to accentuate all of the team’s issues. Here are takeaways from the blowout loss: