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The Swing: A Wisconsin Badgers Basketball Podcast

The Zone
Wisconsin Badgers
NCAA Tournament
Big Ten
Wisconsin Badgers Basketball
Chucky Hepburn
AJ Storr
Greg Gard
Big Ten Conference
Wisconsin Basketball
Purdue
Indiana
Michigan State
Ohio State
Max Klesmit
Penn State
Rutgers
John Blackwell
Kamara Mcgee
Bo Ryan
Arizona

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.

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Latest Episodes

New Wisconsin special assistant to the head coach is a familiar face for Badgers fans -- Brad Davison. The former UW guard joins the show to talk about how he ended up back in Madison so quick, his excitement level, what he brings to the table, thoug... more

The basketball team started practice officially this week. Zach and Jesse discuss all the new faces, play some Overreaction, er No? and talk about a tough Big Ten slate. Then junior center Nolan Winter joins the show to chat about his offseason, wher... more

Wisconsin finished its roster for the upcoming season by adding forward Elijah Gray. Assistant coach Joe Krabbenhoft joins the show to discuss Gray and early impressions of the other transfers. The guys also discuss the new roles for John Blackwell a... more

Wisconsin's season came to an end two weeks ago. Since then, the roster has undergone an extensive revamping that is still ongoing. Zach and Jesse return to talk about how the season ended but spend most of the time discussing the comings and goings ... more

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Brad Davison
New Wisconsin assistant coach and former college basketball player
University of Wisconsin
Episode: Brad Davison joins the show
Nolan Winter
Wisconsin Junior Center
University of Wisconsin
Episode: Nolan Winter joins the show, practice is underway, Overreaction, er No?
Joe Krabbenhoft
Assistant Coach for Wisconsin Badgers
Wisconsin Badgers Basketball
Episode: Joe Krabbenhoft joins the show, Elijah Gray commits, breaking down the 2025-2026 roster
Jim Polzin
Sports journalist and analyst
Wisconsin State Journal
Episode: Badgers beat Montana, getting ready for BYU, WSJ's Jim Polzin joins
Carter Gilmore
Wisconsin Senior Forward, known for his inspirational journey as a walk-on player.
Wisconsin Badgers Basketball
Episode: Carter Gilmore joins the show, listener questions
Kamari McGee
Wisconsin Senior Guard
University of Wisconsin
Episode: Wisconsin guard Kamari McGee joins the show
Greg Gard
Head Coach of Wisconsin Badgers Basketball
University of Wisconsin
Episode: Wisconsin coach Greg Gard joins the show
Josh Gasser
Former Wisconsin Badger and member of the 2013-2014 Final Four team
Episode: Josh Gasser joins the show, NCAA tourney seeding, Howard Moore returns to the Kohl Center
Jordan Taylor
Former Wisconsin All-American and current player in the British Basketball League
Episode: Jordan Taylor joins the show, Badgers beat Maryland

Hosts

Zach Heilprin
Host known for his excellent knowledge of Wisconsin basketball and engaging commentary.
Jesse Temple
Co-host and sports journalist offering deep insights and analysis on Wisconsin basketball.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 122 ratings
  • Excellent Wisconsin football and basketball

    This is the best Wisconsin podcast by far. They are not homers but also don’t act like they know it all. They are fair to the players and coaching staff. They do an excellent job of breaking down the season and the games.

    I also appreciate how they answer questions and are not afraid to tell listeners when they are off track.

    What I like best about this podcast is that they cover content but don’t rehash the same subject over and over like the major sport shows.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    alliooop10
    United States4 years ago
  • The gold standard for Wisconsin basketball coverage

    Thanks Zach and Jesse for delivering a great UWBB podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Megan131989
    United States4 years ago
  • Great Podcast!

    Must listen for badgers fans.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JDS1234q
    United States5 years ago
  • Adequet

    They think regurgitating stats is the same as analysis. Hearing Jesse say that what we showed against Louisville was our ceiling was lazy. That team was hot garbage

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Jake from Madison
    United States5 years ago
  • Quality content

    Zach and Jesse are good hosts. They have a great knowledge of Wisconsin basketball and typically have a good conversation - with a wild tangent every now and then. Everything from recruiting to coaching, individual players to game breakdown. 5/5 - have listened to every episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tmfiv
    United States6 years ago

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Many praise the extensive coverage and breakdown of both current issues and the seasons' events.
Listeners appreciate the fair and balanced analysis without excessive homering.
Overall content is viewed as engaging with a good mix of humor and sports expertise.

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Brad Davison joins the show
Q: What is your long-term goal? Do you have visions of leading your own program someday?
Yes, I would love to become a head coach one day, but right now, I'm focused on learning and adding value to the team.
Brad Davison joins the show
Q: What are the last two weeks been like for you and really, I guess even for your family?
It's been a whirlwind, with a mix of emotions and adjustments as they transitioned back to Wisconsin after playing in Spain.
Nolan Winter joins the show, practice is underway, Overreaction, er No?
Q: Is there really still not an hour in the day that you're not eating something?
No, I just had some lunch, still trying to eat as much as I can.
Nolan Winter joins the show, practice is underway, Overreaction, er No?
Q: With Stephen Krall moving on, what's your approach been all offseason knowing this has been coming?
Mentally preparing for a larger role, focusing on strength and conditioning.
Joe Krabbenhoft joins the show, Elijah Gray commits, breaking down the 2025-2026 roster
Q: What does Nick Boyd bring to the table?
He brings great competitiveness and speed, significantly impacting the game.

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Focused entirely on the Wisconsin Badgers basketball team, this podcast offers listeners an in-depth exploration of the latest happenings in college basketball, particularly surrounding the Badgers. Episodes feature guest appearances from coaches, players, and sports analysts who share insights on team dynamics, strategies, and the broader landscape of college basketball. The hosts engage with fans by addressing their questions and discussing the implications of recent games, transfers, and NCAA tournament prospects, which are pivotal for any avid Badgers follower. This makes it a must-listen for hardcore fans who want to stay updated with their favorite team while enjoying light-hearted banter and thoughtful analysis.

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Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Brad Davison
2. Nolan Winter
3. Joe Krabbenhoft
4. Jim Polzin
5. Carter Gilmore
6. Kamari McGee
7. Greg Gard
8. Josh Gasser

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