# ![@MikeJMcCleary Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::802915700285259776.png) @MikeJMcCleary Michael McCleary

Michael McCleary posts on X about in the, michigan state, ohio state, timeout the most. They currently have [-----] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [------] engagements in the last [--] hours.

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### Social Influence

**Social category influence**
[ncaa football](/list/ncaa-football)  #261 [ncaa basketball](/list/ncaa-basketball)  #82 [nba](/list/nba)  1.98% [social networks](/list/social-networks)  1.98% [countries](/list/countries)  1.98% [technology brands](/list/technology-brands)  0.99%

**Social topic influence**
[in the](/topic/in-the) 12.87%, [michigan state](/topic/michigan-state) #26, [ohio state](/topic/ohio-state) 11.88%, [timeout](/topic/timeout) 4.95%, [alexis](/topic/alexis) 4.95%, [have the](/topic/have-the) 3.96%, [matchup](/topic/matchup) 2.97%, [big ten](/topic/big-ten) #145, [the first](/topic/the-first) #3324, [has been](/topic/has-been) 1.98%

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### Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

"By the way the #Badgers have come back from [--] points three times in their program's history. - 12/4/48 vs. Marquette - 1/5/76 vs. Ohio State - 12/8/21 vs. Indiana They were down [--] tonight. Would be the largest comeback win in program history"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2016719440943985005)  2026-01-29T03:45Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"A bucket by Nick Boyd with a second left in a lopsided first half vs. Minnesota seemed insignificant at the time. But this should be known by now: Nothing is insignificant to Boyd. Boyd never gives up. Now comebacks are part of the #Badgers identity too. (Link )"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2016896102348292125)  2026-01-29T15:27Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Jack Janicki didn't record more than a "1" in any tradition statistical category vs. Minnesota. But he was a plus-15 off the bench in an 18-point second-half comeback. His role isn't to put up stats. He doesn't care about numbers as long as the #Badgers won. (Link )"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2017257605022810412)  2026-01-30T15:24Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Good news and bad news for the #Badgers ahead of their matchup with Ohio State. Senior guard Andrew Rohde is QUESTIONABLE. Would be a hit to their defense particularly. But the good news is no sign of Aleksas Bieliauskas who left Wednesday's game vs. Minnesota with an injury"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2017633413801345424)  2026-01-31T16:17Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Andrew Rohde out of the tunnel now. The #Badgers senior guard has a brace on his right wrist"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2017665648021663817)  2026-01-31T18:25Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"#Badgers redshirt sophomore guard Jack Janicki gets the start in place of Andrew Rohde. First start of Janicki's career. A new five today in Madison https://t.co/3Jcp2Cxerx A new five today in Madison https://t.co/3Jcp2Cxerx"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2017672791391117442)  2026-01-31T18:54Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Timeout 15:52 1H: Ohio State [--] Wisconsin [--] Another extremely slow start offensively for the #Badgers. Missed their first four shots Aleksas Bieliauskas got a wide-open layup to fall and now they've missed their next four shots after that. Buckeyes not awesome either"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2017678892346003591)  2026-01-31T19:18Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Timeout 10:05 1H: Ohio State [--] Wisconsin [--] John Blackwell has been phenomenal. Earned that heat check [--] before the timeout. Incredible sequence saw him hit a deep [--] and then jump the inbounds pass for a steal and layup. #Badgers within a possession again"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2017682015479312682)  2026-01-31T19:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Timeout 7:40 1H: Wisconsin [--] Ohio State [--] This is what a confident Austin Rapp can do for the #Badgers. He's scored the last nine for Wisconsin on three 3s. Just grabbed an offensive rebound and in one fluid motion ran out beyond the arc turned and fired to put UW ahead"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2017683571415134444)  2026-01-31T19:37Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Big Ten Player of the Year candidate Austin Rapp to the bench after picking up a foul before the media timeout. If that's it for his half that's [--] points on [--] of [--] from field and [--] of [--] from [--]. Reason the #Badgers are ahead"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2017686759815942408)  2026-01-31T19:49Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Timeout 14:43 left: Wisconsin [--] Ohio State [--] Bruce Thornton's got two shots coming up but great offensive start to the second half by the #Badgers. They need it because Ohio State is scoring quite a bit too. But Wisconsin's defense has been better this half"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2017694855854432751)  2026-01-31T20:21Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Credit to Austin Rapp again who had to switch and eventually forced a shot-clock violation on that last Ohio State possession. Doing a better job of playing defense with his feet and not his hands for the #Badgers. Wisconsin leads 60-52 with 11:35 left"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2017698223029109080)  2026-01-31T20:35Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Timeout 7:42 left: Wisconsin [--] Ohio State [--] Big final stretch for the #Badgers who could secure a huge win for their postseason standing ahead of a February that could be less-than-forgiving. Junior John Blackwell picked things up to keep things stable. He has [--] on 8-12"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2017701336846901324)  2026-01-31T20:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Nick Boyd's ability to beat a press by himself is such a gamechanger for the #Badgers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2017704490216890831)  2026-01-31T21:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Final: Wisconsin [--] Ohio State [--] Fantastic scoring for the #Badgers. Was a statement game as the Buckeyes ranked six spots ahead in the NET. Huge win at home to get to [--] wins before a tough February"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2017708555042779608)  2026-01-31T21:16Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Sharif Chambliss who was not on the bench for the #Badgers win over Ohio State is at a family wedding. "He was asked to be in the wedding that's why. And I said 'Of course you can go be in the wedding'" coach Greg Gard said with a smile"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2017722166007968077)  2026-01-31T22:10Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"#Badgers coach Greg Gard with some clarity on Andrew Rohde's status who was medically cleared from anything "serious" but ultimately decided not to play Saturday due to soreness. He had a brace on his right wrist on the bench"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2017751980383363270)  2026-02-01T00:08Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"#Badgers sophomore forward Austin Rapp whose [--] points were the most he's scored since Nov. [--] 2025: "I still trust my shot and so do my teammates.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2017752403802542256)  2026-02-01T00:10Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"A player's feet can tell a story. Austin Rapp's fluidity to set them as he turned for a second-chance [--] in the #Badgers win over Ohio State painted the picture of a confident shooter. He looked comfortable. And that's been more common lately. https://badgerextra.com/sports/basketball/men/wisconsin-mens-basketball-sophomores-3-pointer-heck-of-a-weapon-as-game-improves/article_40c9b893-72d6-4b0e-91b1-49f32934097a.html#tracking-source=home-top-story"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2017768005040570738)  2026-02-01T01:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Game story from a big win for the #Badgers to close a three-game homestand. https://badgerextra.com/sports/basketball/men/3-things-that-stood-out-from-wisconsin-mens-basketballs-win-over-ohio-state/article_2060deeb-dbff-48d4-8b0a-aeb569984f09.html https://badgerextra.com/sports/basketball/men/3-things-that-stood-out-from-wisconsin-mens-basketballs-win-over-ohio-state/article_2060deeb-dbff-48d4-8b0a-aeb569984f09.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2017768217427562647)  2026-02-01T01:13Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"#Badgers junior guard John Blackwell used an element of surprise to secure a momentum shifting steal against Ohio State on Saturday. Something else surprising Blackwell's defensive playmaking which seems to be improving as the season goes on. https://badgerextra.com/sports/basketball/men/how-wisconsin-mens-basketball-star-guard-racked-up-takeaways-vs-ohio-state/article_5b8eb085-2003-4a23-8115-5cec1143f4c7.html#tracking-source=home-top-story"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2018740497917874618)  2026-02-03T17:36Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Former #Badgers forward Nigel Hayes-Davis is back in the state of Wisconsin. The Milwaukee Bucks have agreed to trade Cole Anthony and Amir Coffey to the Phoenix Suns for Nick Richards and Nigel Hayes-Davis sources tell ESPN. The Milwaukee Bucks have agreed to trade Cole Anthony and Amir Coffey to the Phoenix Suns for Nick Richards and Nigel Hayes-Davis sources tell ESPN"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2019458516373635354)  2026-02-05T17:10Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The #Badgers will be on the road quite a bit this month. Here's the recruits they've gotten in the building already ahead of the season's final stretch. https://badgerextra.com/sports/basketball/men/which-wisconsin-mens-basketball-recruits-have-visited-home-games-this-season/article_419f8d04-299d-4f7d-a5b3-229af05bd47f.html#tracking-source=home-top-story https://badgerextra.com/sports/basketball/men/which-wisconsin-mens-basketball-recruits-have-visited-home-games-this-season/article_419f8d04-299d-4f7d-a5b3-229af05bd47f.html#tracking-source=home-top-story"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2019500729724006761)  2026-02-05T19:57Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"#Badgers junior John Blackwell has NBA dreams. But watching a player he grew up with get drafted is what made his dreams feel realistic. That player's name is Ryan Rollins who's having a breakout season for the Milwaukee Bucks. On their connection https://badgerextra.com/sports/basketball/men/how-a-bucks-guard-has-quietly-influenced-a-wisconsin-mens-basketball-juniors-nba-dreams/article_f1ac4a4f-6cee-4861-a8f1-131954fab0c0.html#tracking-source=home-top-story"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2019777200208142646)  2026-02-06T14:16Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"No John Tonje anymore but this is still cool as hell. Steve (19.3 MPG) and Max (16.8 MPG) both have been getting good run in the G League regular season. Nice to see for the former #Badgers https://badgerextra.com/sports/basketball/men/how-salt-lake-city-stars-landed-3-former-wisconsin-mens-basketball-teammates/article_151ae161-df00-4483-a742-6ee8fd3feae0.html badger to badger 🦡 #ItStartsHere @BadgerMBB https://t.co/SqFllAaL8w"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2019954592088485991)  2026-02-07T02:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"This is tough for Rapp coming off arguably his best game with the #Badgers. Forward depth again a concern. Availability update for @BadgerMBB Soph. Austin Rapp is OUT for todays game at Indiana (illness) 11:00 am (CT) FOX https://t.co/IZYS6agsui Availability update for @BadgerMBB Soph. Austin Rapp is OUT for todays game at Indiana (illness) 11:00 am (CT) FOX https://t.co/IZYS6agsui"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2020154107831431316)  2026-02-07T15:14Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Quick story on the #Badgers being without Austin Rapp on Saturday. https://badgerextra.com/sports/basketball/men/wisconsin-mens-basketball-sophomore-forward-ruled-out-vs-indiana/article_edef6f1f-05bd-4fcb-a076-a1ed2e301ffb.html https://badgerextra.com/sports/basketball/men/wisconsin-mens-basketball-sophomore-forward-ruled-out-vs-indiana/article_edef6f1f-05bd-4fcb-a076-a1ed2e301ffb.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2020177836108103952)  2026-02-07T16:48Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Weve reached our cruising altitude of about [-----] feet gonna turn the seatbelt sign off and watch the #Badgers take on Indiana in Assembly Hall. Follow along"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2020180462032023807)  2026-02-07T16:58Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Timeout 14:59 1H: Indiana [--] Wisconsin [--] The #Badgers get off to another slow shooting start but the Hoosiers are misfiring too. Lamar Wilkerson has five points on [--] of [--] to lead all scorers as Wisconsin has started [--] of [--] from the floor (1 of [--] from 3)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2020184059482435618)  2026-02-07T17:13Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Timeout 11:55 1H: Indiana [--] Wisconsin [--] The #Badgers are letting Wilkerson get too comfortable early. Boyd's two 3s have them in it but the rest of the team is [--] of [--] from the floor"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2020186011674853724)  2026-02-07T17:20Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Rough rough start for the #Badgers again. They're [--] of [--] from the field and [--] of [--] from [--]. Hoosiers up 26-12"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2020188318760329710)  2026-02-07T17:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Timeout 3:45 1H: Indiana [--] Wisconsin [--] You just feel like the #Badgers are leaving a lot on the table offensively. Air-ball on a wide open [--] by senior guard Andrew Rohde before the timeout is one example. Jack Janicki flew in for an offensive rebound but nothing to show for"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2020191345743393235)  2026-02-07T17:42Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Halftime: Indiana [--] Wisconsin [--] The #Badgers make it a game at half and played that final possession well with a lot of fouls to give. Credit to junior forward Nolan Winter for bringing them back scoring [--] points and [--] in the last 8:06 of the half"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2020193909515882498)  2026-02-07T17:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"The #Badgers have taken [--] 3s already. Which is . a lot"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2020196820673261734)  2026-02-07T18:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Sam Alexis is just a but too quick for Bieliauskas. He's been a problem for the #Badgers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2020197797698646278)  2026-02-07T18:07Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Timeout 15:39 left: Indiana [--] Wisconsin [--] Now the #Badgers can't get stops. Nick Boyd struggling on Enright as the Hoosiers started the second half [--] of [--] from the field"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2020199247472107918)  2026-02-07T18:13Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Indiana has made [--] of its last [--] shots from the floor since the 1:20 mark of the first half. #Badgers down [--] with 13:43 left"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2020200781111079180)  2026-02-07T18:19Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Offense certainly hasn't been the problem this half for the #Badgers. They need stops"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2020204266519245126)  2026-02-07T18:33Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"The #Badgers are going to challenge that last out of bounds call was off them. Nick Boyd blocked at the rim after a big shot from Alexis to give Indiana a 59-52 lead. 7:23 left. This could be a big swing though"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2020205533706506734)  2026-02-07T18:38Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"They won the challenge. #Badgers ball. The #Badgers are going to challenge that last out of bounds call was off them. Nick Boyd blocked at the rim after a big shot from Alexis to give Indiana a 59-52 lead. 7:23 left. This could be a big swing though. The #Badgers are going to challenge that last out of bounds call was off them. Nick Boyd blocked at the rim after a big shot from Alexis to give Indiana a 59-52 lead. 7:23 left. This could be a big swing though"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2020206032132178248)  2026-02-07T18:40Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Sam Alexis is dominating the #Badgers. Just no answers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2020207031974785282)  2026-02-07T18:44Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Timeout 4:00 left: Indiana [--] Wisconsin [--] The #Badgers need to figure out a matchup on Sam Alexis because he's connected on four baskets in a row. They have the ball and could make it a one-possession game"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2020209071840981451)  2026-02-07T18:52Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Braeden Carrington's got two shots with 2:33 left the #Badgers trailing 68-65"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2020209803101135081)  2026-02-07T18:55Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"My goodness. #Badgers lead. A Nolan Winter [--] just gave it a cushion too. Hoosiers to the line now trailing 72-68 with [----] left"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2020210577839440360)  2026-02-07T18:58Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Four free throws in a row for Indiana have the game tied at [--]. The #Badgers have the ball with a chance to win it. Timeout with [----] left in the game"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2020211132871643166)  2026-02-07T19:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Overtime. #Badgers junior guard John Blackwell's turnaround misfires before the end of regulation. 72-72 as Wisconsin is set to play its second overtime game of the season"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2020211829880815811)  2026-02-07T19:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"38.1 left [--] seconds on the shot clock Indiana ball as the #Badgers lead 77-74 in the overtime period. Missed free throw by Nick Boyd looms large for now but all can be saved with another stop"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2020215230974882050)  2026-02-07T19:16Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Final (OT): Indiana [--] Wisconsin [--] A heartbreaker for the #Badgers in overtime. Nick Boyd's charging foul and John Blackwell's foul on Hoosiers guard Lamar Wilkerson seal a 30-second collapse. Just a one point-lead it lost but felt like Wisconsin had that one"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2020217873336058360)  2026-02-07T19:27Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"#Badgers players not giving themselves much grace postgame on the contested calls. Nick Boyd: "Man tough call. We put ourselves in that position." Nolan Winter: "Put it in the ref's hands if you're going to win or lose a game that's not what we should be doing.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2020228954259439732)  2026-02-07T20:11Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


""A Road at Night" a documentary about former #Badgers assistant Howard Moore and his family's life before and after a tragic [----] crash will begin a one-week run at Marcus Point Cinema in Madison on Thursday. An important film about important people. https://www.marcustheatres.com/movies/a-road-at-night https://www.marcustheatres.com/movies/a-road-at-night"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2021238692354851098)  2026-02-10T15:03Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Sold out Kohl Center for #Badgers vs. No. [--] Michigan State"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2022475605028098076)  2026-02-14T00:58Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Timeout 4:54 1H: Wisconsin [--] Michigan State [--] Three-straight 3s from the Spartans and just like that it's a single-digit lead for the #Badgers. Don't know if I love the scout of leave certain guys WIDE open"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2022485997297242552)  2026-02-14T01:40Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Michigan State coach Tom Izzo: "I don't think Greg (Gard) gets enough credit for what he does.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2022516891810496551)  2026-02-14T03:42Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Timeout Minnesota. Golden Gophers have to stop the bleeding after the #Badgers go on their most explosive scoring run yet: 4-0 Wisconsin trails 27-13 with 5:41 left in 1H"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2016702129973391596)  2026-01-29T02:37Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"From #Badgers guard Jack Janickis Instagram: Apparently California governor Gavin Newsom was at the game today I would like to publicly apologize to @JakeKoco for not believing him when he told me this before the press conference"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2017781361881276917)  2026-02-01T02:05Z [----] followers, 115.5K engagements


"CHAMPAIGN Ill. Made it to the State Farm Center. #Badgers fully healthy. Andrej Stojakovic is QUESTIONABLE for the Fighting Illini. That would be major but it's not like they are lacking options. Some Keaton Wagler heliocentric basketball actually sounds pretty fun"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2021362300230549987)  2026-02-10T23:15Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Pretty huge game for the #Badgers in a little over an hour and a half"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2021364319649481092)  2026-02-10T23:23Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"This is the #Badgers first matchup with a ranked team since Jan. [--] against No. [--] Michigan. Probably the game that changed its season. Illinois ranked No. [--] in the AP rankings entering Tuesday's matchup"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2021370346558062824)  2026-02-10T23:47Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Cool view. #Badgers-Illinois soon"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2021385113578397811)  2026-02-11T00:45Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"No Andrej Stojakovic in the starting lineup for the Fighting Illini. He warmed up and looked fine. He was QUESTIONABLE entering Tuesday's matchup with the #Badgers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2021385953592606743)  2026-02-11T00:49Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Tomislav Ivisics uniform is ripped at the front. He's changing it now in the timeout. #Badgers lead 7-5 with 16:21 to play in 1H and I have no idea why they stopped play. Reviewing something"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2021390784419987934)  2026-02-11T01:08Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Timeout 11:12 1H: Wisconsin [--] Illinois [--] Pretty insane offense so far. The Fighting Illini have made five shots in a row. The #Badgers have made six of their last eight. Wisconsin has four 3s to Illinois' three so far"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2021394027632046536)  2026-02-11T01:21Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Timeout 7:26 1H: Illinois [--] Wisconsin [--] The Fighting Illini have taken the lead but the #Badgers offense still pacing great. Averaging [-----] points per possession. But have to figure out how to stop Tomislav Ivisic. A lot of Illinois' shots coming easy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2021396036355490002)  2026-02-11T01:29Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Timeout 3:56 1H: Illinois [--] Wisconsin [--] 7-0 run by the Fighting Illini on three-straight makes. The #Badgers have gone cold missing [--] of their last [--] from the floor"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2021399221463908725)  2026-02-11T01:41Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Halftime: Illinois [--] Wisconsin [--] The #Badgers are probably fortunate to be down just six as the Fighting Illini shoot 58.1% from the field and 47.1% from [--]. Monster half from Tomislav Ivisic who has [--] points on [--] of [--] from the floor. Austin Rapp showing some good things"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2021401001778086007)  2026-02-11T01:48Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Timeout 15:48 1H: Illinois [--] Wisconsin [--] Aleksas Bieliauskas just grabbed the #Badgers 11th offensive rebound. Been a huge swing factor in this game as the Fighting Illini continue to kill it offensively. Bieliauskas has two free throws to potentially tie it"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2021407119732506652)  2026-02-11T02:13Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"That's two goaltending calls in one game for Illinois. #Badgers have cut this to just five 74-69"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2021414571014226142)  2026-02-11T02:42Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Timeout. 1:04 left. #Badgers ball down 80-78. What a comeback from Wisconsin which can take the lead here"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2021417304471597204)  2026-02-11T02:53Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Wow. Overtime again. The #Badgers erase a lead of as many as [--] points in the second half by the Fighting Illini to force their second overtime on the road in as many games. 81-81. Perhaps some redemption"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2021418297393385610)  2026-02-11T02:57Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Timeout Illinois. Wisconsin takes an 87-81 lead with 3:17 left in overtime on a John Blackwell [--]. Needless to say given where they stand at this point this is the biggest 3:17 of the #Badgers season by far. Buckle up"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2021420282695778490)  2026-02-11T03:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"5-0 run by Illinois makes it 89-86 Wisconsin with 1:30 left. Similar situation as Saturday. #Badgers have a chance to close now"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2021421244164473216)  2026-02-11T03:09Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Wow. Nolan Winter just chased down the offensive rebound and called a timeout with [----] left. The #Badgers have the ball up 89-87 with the shot clock off"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2021422681359515897)  2026-02-11T03:14Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Final (OT): Wisconsin [--] Illinois [--] The #Badgers just upset the No. [--] Fighting Illini a month after upsetting No. [--] Michigan. If there was any doubt this team's headed to the NCAA Tournament"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2021424598873776464)  2026-02-11T03:22Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"#Badgers coach Greg Gard on his point guard Nick Boyd: Hes as competitive an individual as Ive been around in a while. Boyd had [--] in the win"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2021431905712013466)  2026-02-11T03:51Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"#Badgers junior guard John Blackwell asked a question three days in the making: Did he foul Indiana guard Lamar Wilkerson on Saturday Im not going to speak on that Blackwell said with a smile. I was told not to speak on that"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2021438071812870626)  2026-02-11T04:16Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"#Badgers guard John Blackwell on the response after getting down: "There's no 10-point shot no 18-point shot. We're going to keep chipping away.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2021476524596265333)  2026-02-11T06:48Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"ICYMI: The #Badgers fell behind double digits again came back again and went to overtime again. Just like against Indiana on Saturday. But against No. [--] Illinois it pulled through. This Wisconsin team should be trusted with second chances. https://badgerextra.com/sports/basketball/men/wisconsin-mens-basketballs-latest-comeback-vs-illinois-is-perhaps-not-so-stunning-anymore/article_82e0912d-a9b8-48d3-b3a7-886db386893f.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2021684564540686618)  2026-02-11T20:35Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"#Badgers coach Greg Gard on Nick Boyds charging call with [----] seconds left: Ive never seen anything like that. Were the last two calls consistent with the calls the rest of the game No"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2020223242250690724)  2026-02-07T19:48Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"A reminder: Coyotes Hail Mary vs. SDSU up for Smooth Play of the Year at The Sports Illustrated Awards which begin at [--] p.m. https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.argusleader.com/amp/8852132002 https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.argusleader.com/amp/8852132002"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/1468374281033764865)  2021-12-08T00:18Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Tony Bennett arrived in New Zealand a basketball player. Nothing more. Then he met Kirk Penney. The mentorship launched a legendary coaching career for Bennett and perhaps another for Penney who has co-piloted the #Badgers stunning offensive evolution. https://badgerextra.com/sports/basketball/men/wisconsin-mens-basketball-offense-kirk-penney-greg-gard-elite-shooting/article_1bab0a68-dc35-11ef-a112-032b050215ce.html#tracking-source=home-top-story"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/1884234664824692949)  2025-01-28T13:38Z [----] followers, 21.6K engagements


"Timeout 15:55 1H: Wisconsin [--] Michigan State [--] Great start for the #Badgers. Nick Boyd just dropped Spartans guard Jordan Scott who's a really good defender to the floor with a crossover and connected on a [--]. Wisconsin is [--] of [--] from distance so far"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2022479306719662505)  2026-02-14T01:13Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Halftime: Wisconsin [--] Michigan State [--] Nick Boyd is a ridiculous player. Honestly this Tweet still would have made sense if he missed every shot he took in the first half. He takes some ridiculous shots. And on Friday he's made most of them scoring [--] in the first half"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2022490508258398435)  2026-02-14T01:58Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Timeout 15:01 1H: Wisconsin [--] Michigan State [--] #Badgers guard John Blackwell will take two free throws after the break. Nick Boyd still lighting it up with [--] now. Quietly solid game from Nolan Winter who has [--] points and seven rebounds on [--] of [--] from the floor"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2022496740209775006)  2026-02-14T02:22Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Timeout 11:29 1H: Wisconsin [--] Michigan State [--] Nick Boyd can get to [--] points at the free-throw line after the break. Just an otherworldly shooting performance from the #Badgers points guard who has five 3s and is [--] of 15"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2022498803803365433)  2026-02-14T02:31Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Buzzer story from the #Badgers blowout win. A second-straight top-10 win that redefines what they can be when they play their best basketball. https://badgerextra.com/sports/basketball/men/3-things-that-stood-out-from-wisconsin-mens-basketballs-upset-of-no-10-michigan-state/article_90013328-4899-488a-b834-2170a4cc1b6a.html#tracking-source=home-top-story https://badgerextra.com/sports/basketball/men/3-things-that-stood-out-from-wisconsin-mens-basketballs-upset-of-no-10-michigan-state/article_90013328-4899-488a-b834-2170a4cc1b6a.html#tracking-source=home-top-story"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2022516672666702325)  2026-02-14T03:42Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Another marquee matchup coming up for the #Badgers taking on No. [--] Michigan State. Wisconsin is fully healthy again too according to the Big Ten availability report. Some pregame reading before a big game at the Kohl Center"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2022461617083158976)  2026-02-14T00:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"A really good column from @JimPolzinWSJ who covered #Badgers assistant Brad Davison as a player and saw similarities between him and Michigan State guard Jeremy Fears Jr. who has been labeled a Big Ten villain. https://badgerextra.com/commentary/columns/polzin/polzin-what-s-it-like-to-be-polarizing-ask-a-michigan-state-star-or-a/article_81c07fd8-3435-41b2-a44b-cd690bcd5f7c.html#tracking-source=home-top-story"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2022461618832232864)  2026-02-14T00:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Coming off a top-10 win and looking for another it would have been difficult to imagine the #Badgers in this position as Nolan Winter rationalized a loss to Villanova through tears. But the passion he showed may have changed Wisconsin's season. https://badgerextra.com/sports/basketball/men/how-a-junior-forwards-tenacity-emotion-changed-wisconsin-men-s-basketball-s-season/article_1c2060bd-e1df-44c4-9617-3d379c676e51.html"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2022461621902414228)  2026-02-14T00:03Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Officials: Larry Scirotto Earl Walton Edwin Young"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2022466787489759674)  2026-02-14T00:23Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Timeout 7:59 1H: Wisconsin [--] Michigan State [--] Not much better the #Badgers could have played. Just absolutely unconscious from distance connecting on [--] of [--] from 3-point range against a Spartans team that ranks fourth in the country in defense per KenPom"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2022484294883561966)  2026-02-14T01:33Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Final: Wisconsin [--] Michigan State [--] A court storming in Madison. The #Badgers knock off two top-10 opponents in a row for the first time since the 1951-52 season. And they didnt just win this one they dominated"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2022508539537666096)  2026-02-14T03:09Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The #Badgers offense is now ranked No. [--] in the country per KenPom"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2022511502239101345)  2026-02-14T03:21Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The #Badgers grade the court-storming experience after dominating No. [--] Michigan State: "It was 9.5" John Blackwell said. "Shoutout to security though" Nick Boyd added"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2022575323796168864)  2026-02-14T07:35Z [----] followers, 18.4K engagements


"Nick Boyd took a [--] from "State Street" because. "He hit two in a row" John Blackwell exclaimed. That's all Boyd needs. 'Wild' shots are just Boyd having fun on the floor and having fun is exactly how the #Badgers should want Boyd to play. https://badgerextra.com/sports/basketball/men/wisconsin-mens-basketball-guard-earns-wild-shots-hes-taking-during-stellar-run/article_057dc4e0-3d23-463d-bbd3-af6d7ec00e45.html#tracking-source=home-top-story"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2022670499621593145)  2026-02-14T13:53Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Following a loss to Villanova Nolan Winter entered the postgame news conference and tears flowed. Winter wasn't trying to send a message. He just wants to win. Badly. Yet the #Badgers are 10-3 since using Winter's tenacity and emotion as a guide. https://badgerextra.com/sports/basketball/men/how-a-junior-forwards-tenacity-emotion-changed-wisconsin-men-s-basketball-s-season/article_1c2060bd-e1df-44c4-9617-3d379c676e51.html#tracking-source=home-top-story"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2022314393380278627)  2026-02-13T14:18Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Two top-10 games in four days for the #Badgers. Doesn't get much better than that. About to get started here"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2022477341037854776)  2026-02-14T01:05Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Austin Rapp back in. #Badgers need him to play smart defensively because picking up a fourth foul would hurt"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2022495619080765856)  2026-02-14T02:18Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Michigan State coach Tom Izzo has complimented #Badgers guard John Blackwell's ability at every opportunity. He clearly loves the Bloomfield Hills Michigan native's game. He's mentioned several times that he has regret for not offering Blackwell out of HS"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2022517208308682941)  2026-02-14T03:44Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Fifth-year guard Nick Boyd on what the #Badgers have proven with their last two wins: "When we shoot like that ain't no team in the country to beat us.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2022523356700958800)  2026-02-14T04:08Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Per the #Badgers have the third-ranked offense in the nation since Jan. [--] averaging [-----] points per [---] possessions. @totally_t_bomb http://barttorvik.com http://barttorvik.com"  
[X Link](https://x.com/MikeJMcCleary/status/2022703050205339941)  2026-02-14T16:02Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

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