It’s no secret. The Wisconsin Badgers haven’t been a good basketball team in the second half of the season, winning only four of their last 13 games after an 11-2 start.
Their season began to spiral when forward Tyler Wahl and guard Max Klesmit suffered injuries, and the Badgers haven’t gotten back on track upon their returns.
But, the biggest issue hasn’t been injuries, but rather a failure to execute the little things which have cost them several close games, be it a lack of boxing out or hitting free throws.
It’s a sentiment echoed all around the locker room, as players acknowledged this week how vital it is to get back on track against the Iowa Hawkeyes by doing the little things, which has been a message reiterated by head coach Greg Gard over the past few weeks.