Daniel Freitag

The Swing is back to talk about the commitment of 4-star guard Daniel Freitag and what it means for coach Greg Gard and the Badgers. They also dive into the recruitment of other 2024 players, along with a look ahead at what is in store for the 2023-2024 season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Swing is back to talk about the commitment of 4-star guard Daniel Freitag and what it means for coach Greg Gard and the Badgers. They also dive into the recruitment of other 2024 players, along with a look ahead at what is in store for the 2023-2024 season. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

The Swing: Daniel Freitag commits to the Badgers

The Badgers are still playing in March. They beat Bradley and Liberty to advance in the NIT. Zach and Jesse talk about the big efforts from Steven Crowl and Chucky Hepburn, the great play late from Max Klesmit on Sunday, whether making a run in the NIT is better than losing early in the NCAAs and they answer your Twitter questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Badgers are still playing in March. They beat Bradley and Liberty to advance in the NIT. Zach and Jesse talk about the big efforts from Steven Crowl and Chucky Hepburn, the great play late from Max Klesmit on Sunday, whether making a run in the NIT is better than losing early in the NCAAs and they answer your Twitter questions. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

The Swing: March 19, 2023

The Badgers are in the NIT. Zach and Jesse talk about the letdown at the Big Ten Tournament, the importance of the NIT for the program, Greg Gard's future and they answer your Twitter questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Badgers are in the NIT. Zach and Jesse talk about the letdown at the Big Ten Tournament, the importance of the NIT for the program, Greg Gard's future and they answer your Twitter questions. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

The Swing: March 13, 2023

Wisconsin came back to beat Minnesota in a must-win game. Zach and Jesse talk about the win over the Gophers, a little bit on what went wrong against Michigan and Purdue, the matchups at the Big Ten Tournament and the Badgers NCAA Tournament odds. They close by answering your Twitter questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin came back to beat Minnesota in a must-win game. Zach and Jesse talk about the win over the Gophers, a little bit on what went wrong against Michigan and Purdue, the matchups at the Big Ten Tournament and the Badgers NCAA Tournament odds. They close by answering your Twitter questions. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

The Swing: March 6, 2023

Zach and Jesse talk about the win over Iowa, the rest of the regular season,  Wisconsin's tournament chances and they answer your Twitter questions.  They are joined by guard Connor Essegian to discuss his freshman season, his development as a shooter and where the team sits with three games left. OpenLocker CEO Brian Klatsky also jumps on to talk about a new NIL venture called Maddy Baddyz that Essegian and several other Badgers are a part of.  For more more information on the NIL project visit: Maddy Baddyz See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zach and Jesse talk about the win over Iowa, the rest of the regular season,  Wisconsin's tournament chances and they answer your Twitter questions.  They are joined by guard Connor Essegian to discuss his freshman season, his development as a shooter and where the team sits with three games left. OpenLocker CEO Brian Klatsky also jumps on to talk about a new NIL venture called Maddy Baddyz that Essegian and several other Badgers are a part of.  For more more information on the NIL project visit: <a href="https://openlocker.io/pages/maddy-baddyz" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Maddy Baddyz</a> See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

The Swing: Feb. 23, 2023

The Badgers held on for a much-needed win over Michigan. Zach and Jesse talk about the antics of Hunter Dickinson, another outburst from Juwan Howard, Wisconsin not scoring in the final 10:45, the big night from Connor Essegian and the contributions from Kamari McGee and Carter Gilmore. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Badgers held on for a much-needed win over Michigan. Zach and Jesse talk about the antics of Hunter Dickinson, another outburst from Juwan Howard, Wisconsin not scoring in the final 10:45, the big night from Connor Essegian and the contributions from Kamari McGee and Carter Gilmore. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

The Swing: Feb. 16, 2023

Welcome back, Tyler Wahl. The Badgers get a massive win on the road at Penn State behind a big effort from Wahl and so many others. Zach and Jesse talk about the performance from the senior forward, the continued strong play from Connor Essegian, Chucky Hepburn's 3-point shooting and the Badgers NCAA tournament chances. They finish by answering your Twitter questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back, Tyler Wahl. The Badgers get a massive win on the road at Penn State behind a big effort from Wahl and so many others. Zach and Jesse talk about the performance from the senior forward, the continued strong play from Connor Essegian, Chucky Hepburn's 3-point shooting and the Badgers NCAA tournament chances. They finish by answering your Twitter questions. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

The Swing: Feb. 9, 2023

Wisconsin hung on to beat Ohio State on Thursday night. Zach and Jesse talk about the great first half, the strong offensive effort from Connor Essegian and Steven Crowl, the ugly final 7:18, Tyler Wahl's struggles and they get into your Twitter questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin hung on to beat Ohio State on Thursday night. Zach and Jesse talk about the great first half, the strong offensive effort from Connor Essegian and Steven Crowl, the ugly final 7:18, Tyler Wahl's struggles and they get into your Twitter questions. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

The Swing: Feb. 3, 2023

It was not a great week for the Badgers as they fall at Northwestern and Maryland. Zach and Jesse talk about what's holding Wisconsin back, discuss the impact of not having Max Klesmit, give their take on some fans wanting a football-like change to the basketball program and they close by answering your Twitter questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was not a great week for the Badgers as they fall at Northwestern and Maryland. Zach and Jesse talk about what's holding Wisconsin back, discuss the impact of not having Max Klesmit, give their take on some fans wanting a football-like change to the basketball program and they close by answering your Twitter questions. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

The Swing: Jan. 26, 2023

Wisconsin got back on track with a win over Penn State. Zach and Jesse talk about the return of Tyler Wahl, Connor Essegian getting his first start, the continued strong play of Steven Crowl, the crowd at the Kohl Center and an NCAA Tournament update. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin got back on track with a win over Penn State. Zach and Jesse talk about the return of Tyler Wahl, Connor Essegian getting his first start, the continued strong play of Steven Crowl, the crowd at the Kohl Center and an NCAA Tournament update. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

The Swing: Jan. 19, 2023

A podcast focused solely on the Wisconsin basketball team with hosts Zach Heilprin of the Wisconsin Sports Zone Network and Jesse Temple of The Athletic.

Great to have a Badger basketball focused podcast.

👍

I’m a Badger fan who lives on the east coast. I need stuff like this to feed my fan habit. Love it!

Great idea, great 1st ep

The Swing: A Wisconsin Badgers Basketball Podcast

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 more games on the road this season.  2) Kobe King is the best player on the roster  3) Tyler Wahl should be in the starting 5.  4) Micah Potter will start against UW-Milwaukee  26:48 -- All-Decade picks  1) All-Decade starting 5 2) Best game 3) Worst moments 4) Best moments 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 more games on the road this season.  2) Kobe King is the best player on the roster  3) Tyler Wahl should be in the starting 5.  4) Micah Potter will start against UW-Milwaukee  26:48 -- All-Decade picks  1) All-Decade starting 5 2) Best game 3) Worst moments 4) Best moments See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

The Swing: Dec. 12, 2019

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 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 <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

The Swing: Jan. 6, 2020

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 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 <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

The Swing: Feb. 3, 2020

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 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 <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

The Swing: Jan. 13, 2020

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 guard this year 20:51 -- Will the NCAA do the right thing and make Micah Potter eligible at some point before the first semester ends?  25:03 -- Twitter questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 guard this year 20:51 -- Will the NCAA do the right thing and make Micah Potter eligible at some point before the first semester ends?  25:03 -- Twitter questions See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

The Swing: Nov. 19, 2019

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 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 <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

The Swing: Feb. 10, 2020

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? Which program has the brighter future?  31:48 -- Twitter questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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? Which program has the brighter future?  31:48 -- Twitter questions See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

The Swing: Nov. 14, 2019

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 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 <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

The Swing: Jan. 22, 2020

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 the season shooting 35.9% or better from 3 2) Micah Potter will be as big of an addition to the basketball team as Quintez Cephus was to the football team 3) ESPN went over the top with their coverage of Brad Davison. 4) I still believe Wisconsin is a tournament team 26:24 -- Twitter questions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 the season shooting 35.9% or better from 3 2) Micah Potter will be as big of an addition to the basketball team as Quintez Cephus was to the football team 3) ESPN went over the top with their coverage of Brad Davison. 4) I still believe Wisconsin is a tournament team 26:24 -- Twitter questions See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

The Swing: Dec. 5, 2019

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: Former UW guard Josh Gasser See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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: Former UW guard Josh Gasser See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

The Swing: Remembering Wisconsin taking down 38-0 Kentucky

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