Purdue V Bucky ...

[MuggsyB]

He's waiting on Wojo's landing spot, hey?

LOL.

[mugrad_89]

I actually like their three guards much better than I like their bigs.

I think Hepburn comes back to either Creighton or Nebraska.

[CountryRoads]

I think Hepburn comes back to either Creighton or Nebraska.

Agreed. I posted a while ago I think Creighton would be a good fit. They could use another guard. Let it fly...

[PointWarrior]

And at 8-11, Bucky is tied for 11th this year.

Shocking state of the bubble that record is even remotely considered for making the tourney.

[Viper]

I think Hepburn comes back to either Creighton or Nebraska.

a friend with a few contacts at UW athletics said the same (Creighton)

[pbiflyer]

Let's go bid thieves *clap,clap*clap,clap,clap* 

[mugrad_89]

a friend with a few contacts at UW athletics said the same (Creighton)

Having seen some of Heburn's high school games, I could never figure out why he picked Bucky.

[cheebs09]

Having seen some of Heburn's high school games, I could never figure out why he picked Bucky.

I could see some addition by subtraction with Hepburn leaving. Their end of game strategy looked like when Markus was here. However, Hepburn is not Markus except for one game at Fiserv.

[The Equalizer]

Shocking state of the bubble that record is even remotely considered for making the tourney.

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Not that shocking--closer to home just last year Xavier was considered by many to be a bubble team at 8-11 prior to losing to Butler in the BET. 

[Uncle Rico]

Having seen some of Heburn's high school games, I could never figure out why he picked Bucky.

He's not good

[dgies9156]

Why do we give a rat's behind about a rodent in red that's not worthy to live anywhere near our shadow.

Let it go folks. The more attention you pay to that red roadkill, the less energy you have for our team!

[Juan Anderson's Mixtape]

That roster just needs a major upgrade in talent. Their rotation players include 2 preferred walkons, a UWGB transfer, and a player who was only recruited at that level because of his brother. That's just not going to get it done, which is why they are at the bottom of the big ten.

I'd be surprised if Essegian transfers but I think Hepburn leaves.

And according to their board, they're looking at adding more mid-major talent.  One kid from St. Thomas and possibly a second from Wofford.  Both Wisconsin natives.

Hepburn might transfer but that might also be addition by subtraction or net neutral.  His late game hero ball antics has earned him the nickname Chucky Heartburn from frustrated fans.

I noticed Gard had Klesmit running the point down the stretch last night.  Keeping  the ball out of Hepburn's hands.  Might be some friction between Gard and Hepburn, but Gard is pretty much forced to play him because the bench stinks.

[MU82]

Why do we give a rat's behind about a rodent in red that's not worthy to live anywhere near our shadow.

Because schadenfreude is fun!

Let's go bid thieves *clap,clap*clap,clap,clap* 

This. Rooting for bid thieves so Madison gets left out sure is a lot more fun than rooting against bid thieves so Marquette doesn't get left out!

[Spotcheck Billy]

I could see Essegian transferring to a faster paced team.

[CountryRoads]

Because schadenfreude is fun!

This. Rooting for bid thieves so Madison gets left out sure is a lot more fun than rooting against bid thieves so Marquette doesn't get left out!

Very true. I creeped on over to buckyville this morning and they have the dreaded "daily bubble watch" thread going which I don't miss seeing here.

[The Sultan]

I feel like we say "I think this Badger is going to transfer" every year.

And then they don't.

[mugrad_89]

I feel like we say "I think this Badger is going to transfer" every year.

And then they don't.

Probably cuz no one else wants them.

[The Sultan]

I think there would be a long list of suitors for Hepburn or Essegian.  Last year people were talking like Wahl was going to transfer - there would be a long list for him as well.

[mugrad_89]

I think there would be a long list of suitors for Hepburn or Essegian.  Last year people were talking like Wahl was going to transfer - there would be a long list for him as well.

Hepburn yes, Essegian maybe, Wahl doubtful as he's not that good.

[The Sultan]

LOL, last year Wahl was Honorable Mention All Big Ten. You don't think schools would have been interested in him as a transfer?

Gimme a break.

And I would take Essegian over Hepburn in a heartbeat.

[Skatastrophy]

Man, you all care a lot about UW-Madison basketball. I struggle to watch more than 5 minutes of a lot of Big 10 games, and Wisconsin/Virginia-style bball is the culprit.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Shocking state of the bubble that record is even remotely considered for making the tourney.

It's not that shocking. I think many just overestimate what it takes to be the last team into the tournament most seasons. Bucky has a unique resume in that their metrics largely suck but they have 6 Q1 wins, 5 of them away from the Kohl hole. Usually you'd expect a team like that to be nowhere near the bubble but they've been garbage at home, have a losing record against Q2/Q3, and have only won two games against high majors by more than 5 points (12 at home vs. Iowa and 10 vs. Stanford at Miller Park which is unfairly counted as a neutral court game).

[The Sultan]

Man, you all care a lot about UW-Madison basketball. I struggle to watch more than 5 minutes of a lot of Big 10 games, and Wisconsin/Virginia-style bball is the culprit.

Outside of the Marquette game, I think I have watched a grand total of 10 minutes of Wisconsin basketball this year.

[Skatastrophy]

Outside of the Marquette game, I think I have watched a grand total of 10 minutes of Wisconsin basketball this year.

Then your memory is a lot better than mine. I'd have a hard time naming someone on their team. Interesting!

[Bo Ryan's Massage Therapist]

He can't guard

I actually am also wondering if Chucky Hepburn transfers.  Maybe it's just his personality but his body language has not been great this second half of the season.  He does not appear to be happy at all