2009-2010 Wisconsin Predictions
2008-09 Record: (20-13, 10-8 Big 10)
Coach: Bo Ryan (9th year, 193-73 at Wisconsin)
Assistants: Greg Gard, Gary Close, Howard Moore
Ret. Starters/Lost: 3/2

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Overview: Bo Ryan’s club is coming off a disappointing season and nwo they have to replace top scorer Marcus Landry (12.7ppg) and leading rebounder Joe Krabbenhoft (6.7rpg). To get back to the NCAA Tournament, the Badgers will ahve to rely on 6-0 senior guard Trevon Hughes (12.ppg). Hughes can carry the team when he’s hot, as he led the Badgers in scoring 11 times, but shot just 38.2 percent from the field. The third-leading scorer does return in 6-2 shooting guard Jack Bohannon (10.3ppg, 3.1rpg), but he also shot just 38.1 percent from the field as nearly two-thirds of his shots came from beyond the arc. Wisconsin usually doesn’t win pretty as they love to defend and crash the boards. But last season, Wisky allowed their opponents to shoot 43.9 percent from the field, which ranked 10th in the Big 10. Ryan needs more defense from juniors Jon Leuer (6-10, 8.8ppg) as well as Keaton Nankivil (6-8, 240). Freshman Mike Bruesewitz (6-7, 215) is a physical player who can fill it up from the perimeter and should contribute off the bench. Tim Jarmusz (6-6, 3.4ppg) was hampered by leg injuries and last season and the Badgers expect big things from him at small forward. Another wing should contribute is Rob Wilson (6-6), a freshman who redshirted last year and provides some athleticism.

Outlook: Never count out a Bo Ryan squad. Even when they diasppointed last season, they still managed 20 wins. This isn’t a club full of big names and stars, but they will battle you and be in the picture at the end.

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