Episodes

  • Mark Tauscher on Badgers Basketball's Tournament Upset & Frustration for Greg Gard! - on Jim, Matt & Molly

    Mark Tauscher on Badgers Basketball's Tournament Upset & Frustration for Greg Gard! - on Jim, Matt & Molly
    Mar 19 2026
    Mark Tauscher joins Jim, Matt & Molly to react to Badgers basketball's loss to 12-seed High Point in Round 1 of the NCAA Tournament! Tausch shares why his hopes were higher than usual heading into the tournament, and they discuss the biggest hurdle for this program moving forward in the NIL era of college basketball -- can they find the depth they desperately need? Jim also asks if Wisconsin should be considered a college basketball Cinderella team moving forward, and Tausch answers the big question -- is Greg Gard the right guy for the job?
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    11 mins
  • Brad Davison joins The Jump Around Extra

    Brad Davison joins The Jump Around Extra
    Mar 18 2026
    Former Badger and current Wisconsin assistant coach Brad Davison joins The Jump Around Extra! He chats with Pablo Iglesias and Riley Jauch about his journey from playing to coaching, what the Badgers are preparing for against High Point, why this team can make a deep run, what makes Greg Gard special, and much more!
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    23 mins
  • Kamari McGee joins The Jump Around

    Kamari McGee joins The Jump Around
    Mar 18 2026
    Former Badger guard Kamari McGee joins the show! He talks about his excitement for the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament, why he believes Wisconsin is poised for a deep run, Nick Boyd, his game at the Barstool HQ and much more!
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    13 mins
  • Badgers vs High Point Breakdown + Ben Brust’s Final Four Picks | March Mode, Ep. 6

    Badgers vs High Point Breakdown + Ben Brust’s Final Four Picks | March Mode, Ep. 6
    Mar 16 2026
    March Mode is back as Alex Strouf and Wisconsin legend Ben Brust react to the Badgers’ NCAA Tournament draw and break down Wisconsin’s path in the bracket. The Badgers are a 5 seed in the West Region and will face 12 seed High Point in the first round in Portland. Is the early tip actually a problem? Is High Point being overhyped as a 12-over-5 upset pick? And how should Wisconsin fans feel about a potential second-round showdown with Arkansas? Plus: • Wisconsin vs High Point matchup reaction • Why Ben likes the “underdog” energy around Wisconsin • Big Ten Tournament and Big Ten Sweet 16 predictions • Michigan State, Illinois, UCLA, Duke and Houston thoughts • Ben Brust’s Final Four picks • Alex Strouf’s Final Four picks Drop your bracket thoughts in the comments and let us know: how far are the Badgers going? ⏱ Chapters 0:00 March Mode begins 0:22 Wisconsin vs High Point game time reaction 0:43 Is the early Portland tip actually a problem? 4:10 Accepting the draw and moving forward 4:58 Why High Point became America’s 12-over-5 pick 7:32 Why Ben likes Wisconsin in the underdog role 10:32 Potential Round of 32 showdown with Arkansas 13:37 Favorite NCAA Tournament tip time as a fan 14:51 Big Ten teams in the bracket 17:09 Why Ben does not believe in Michigan State 19:29 UCLA sleeper thoughts 20:21 Penn vs Illinois and Houston discussion 22:07 How many Big Ten teams reach the Sweet 16? 24:17 Ben Brust’s Final Four 25:17 Alex Strouf’s Final Four 27:04 High Point preview tease
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    28 mins
  • Wisconsin 5 Seed Reaction + High Point Matchup Breakdown | March Mode, Ep. 5

    Wisconsin 5 Seed Reaction + High Point Matchup Breakdown | March Mode, Ep. 5
    Mar 16 2026
    The bracket is out. Alex Strouf hosts March Mode LIVE with Wisconsin Final Four legend Ben Brust and producer Riley Jauch reacting to the Wisconsin Badgers being named a #5 seed in the West Region of the NCAA Tournament. Wisconsin will face #12 High Point in the first round as the Badgers look to reach the second weekend for the first time since 2017. We break down: • Wisconsin vs High Point matchup • The Badgers’ path in the West Region • Potential second round opponents • Biggest threats in the region • National title contenders • Full bracket reaction
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    57 mins
  • Badgers Locked In for Big Ten Tourney + Austin Rapp Emerges | March Mode Ep. 3

    Badgers Locked In for Big Ten Tourney + Austin Rapp Emerges | March Mode Ep. 3
    Mar 9 2026
    March Mode is back. ESPN Wisconsin’s Alex Strouf and Badger legend Ben Brust break down Wisconsin’s 97-point road statement at Purdue, what the win means for seeding, and how defined roles are shaping this team heading into Big Ten tournament week and Selection Sunday. Toplines • Badgers finish the regular season with a huge road win at Purdue • Nick Boyd and John Blackwell combined for a monster night • Austin Rapp’s role growth and Aleksas Bieliauskas’ defensive presence • Wisconsin locks into the 5-seed for the Big Ten tournament — what to expect in Chicago • Selection Sunday countdown and bracket implications Drop questions in the comments and we’ll answer them on Monday’s episode. ⏱ Chapters 0:00 March Mode Ep. 3 — intro 0:15 Big win at Purdue — overview 0:40 Boyd & Blackwell breakout (48 combined) 1:05 Efficient shooting & first-half explosion (12 threes) 3:00 Austin Rapp’s emergence & defined roles 6:29 Braden Carrington & bench impact 10:16 Aleksas Bieliauskas’ presence down low 13:27 Badgers = 5-seed for Big Ten tourney 15:00 Who they might see in Chicago / matchup notes 19:41 Why one win/loss in the BTT won’t shake confidence 23:30 Closing + Selection Sunday preview
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    30 mins
  • Zak Showalter joins The Jump Around

    Zak Showalter joins The Jump Around
    Mar 5 2026
    Former Wisconsin guard Zak Showalter joins The Jump Around! He discusses his relationship with Aaron Rodgers, how Badgers fans have embraced this year's teams, Nick Boyd, Gard's success with transfers, and much more!
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    21 mins
  • Nick Boyd joins The Jump Around

    Nick Boyd joins The Jump Around
    Mar 5 2026
    Wisconsin star guard Nick Boyd joins The Jump Around to talk about his fearless playing style, leadership with the Badgers, and what it will take for Wisconsin to make a run in March. Boyd discusses: His Final Four experience at FAU and how it shapes his mindset The fearless mentality that drives his game How Greg Gard has challenged him as a leader Why the Badgers believe they can compete with anyone in college basketball What it would mean to create a March Madness legacy at Wisconsin
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    19 mins