DANGER: Keaton Wagler's Rise—Can Badgers SURVIVE Illinois' Hottest Freshman in Big Ten?

DANGER: Keaton Wagler's Rise—Can Badgers SURVIVE Illinois' Hottest Freshman in Big Ten? Illinois Fighting Illini’s explosive offense faces off against a defensively inconsistent Wisconsin Badgers squad—does Keaton Wagler's breakout freshman campaign give Illinois the decisive edge? Ryan Harings and Sunny Verma break down the high-stakes Big Ten basketball matchup, spotlighting Wagler's rise from overlooked recruit to conference star, Nolan Winter’s efficient scoring, and the keys for each team: rebounding, transition play, and limiting catch-and-shoot threes. With Illinois boasting historic KenPom offensive efficiency and Wisconsin relying on hot perimeter shooting, which squad bends or breaks in Champaign? Sunny Verma offers insider insights on Illinois’ deep roster. The hosts debate X-factors, potential freshman slumps, and what Badger fans must watch for in late-game scenarios. Plus, quick-fire grades on each program’s football transfer portal haul and the importance of retention. This episode packs critical analysis and matchup intrigue ahead of a defining conference clash. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOBadgers?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RyanAndBucky Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LockedOnBadgers Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. Mazda Like our players, we’re driven by the details. Because highlights make the reel. What it takes to get there makes it count. There’s more to a Mazda. Because there’s more to you. Turbo Tax For a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuel If you’re a new customer, bet just $5 and get $200 in Bonus Bets if you win. Make it count — because after the Super Bowl, the season is over. Last call for football on FanDuel, an Official Sportsbook Partner of Super Bowl Sixty. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)