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Jesse Temple

Jesse Temple

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Director of content for Badger Connect. University of Wisconsin beat reporter since 2011. Contact me at: [email protected] Find my stories here: https://www.badgerconnect.com/news/

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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 5h

We have a new Badger Bites episode. Wisconsin women's basketball coach Robin Pingeton on how the staff overhauled the roster and Year 1 expectations. Badgers crushed D-III UW-River Falls 104-40 in their lone exhibition. www.badgerconnect.com/badger-bites...

Badger Bites: Wisconsin women’s basketball coach Robin Pingeton on Year 1 expectations

Pingeton went 250-218 in 13 seasons at Missouri with four NCAA Tournament appearances.

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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 2d

‘Here to stay’: Inside Wisconsin basketball’s approach to international recruiting www.badgerconnect.com/here-to-stay...

'Here to stay': Inside Wisconsin basketball's approach to international recruiting

The Badgers have added players on their roster from Australia, Italy, Lithuania and New Zealand.

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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 6d

Rose Bowl-winning players feel conflicting emotions during ‘bittersweet’ and ‘painful’ return to Wisconsin www.badgerconnect.com/rose-bowl-wi...

Rose Bowl-winning players feel conflicting emotions during ‘bittersweet’ and ‘painful’ return to Wisconsin

More than 100 former Badgers players and staffers were honored at halftime during Wisconsin’s 34-0 loss to Ohio State.

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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 7d

We have a new episode of Badger Bites out today. Meet Wisconsin basketball's four freshmen before the season begins. Lots to be intrigued about with this group. www.badgerconnect.com/badger-bites...

Badger Bites: Meet the four freshmen in Wisconsin’s basketball recruiting class before the season begins

Greg Gard signed a group with plenty of potential to impact the Badgers.

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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 12d

Three keys and a prediction for Wisconsin's game against No. 1 Ohio State: www.badgerconnect.com/three-keys-a...

Three keys and a prediction for Wisconsin's game against No. 1 Ohio State

The Badgers have lost four straight games and are massive underdogs at home against the Buckeyes.

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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 14d

A new Badger Bites episode is here. And it is awesome.

Wisconsin volleyball coach Kelly Sheffield takes us into the film room for a breakdown that helps explain why the Badgers have been one of the best programs in the country for years. www.badgerconnect.com/badger-bites...

Badger Bites: Inside the film room with Wisconsin volleyball coach Kelly Sheffield

Sheffield breaks down a series of plays to explain why his system is successful.

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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 19d

Three keys and a prediction for Wisconsin's game against Iowa. Given everything the Badgers put into this all offseason, it's an especially big one for Wisconsin and Luke Fickell. www.badgerconnect.com/three-keys-a...

Three keys and a prediction for Wisconsin’s rivalry game against Iowa

The Badgers have lost three straight games in the series to the Hawkeyes.

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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 20d

"You tune in now and you would think he’s been around the sport his entire life.”

How Wisconsin volleyball announcer Jon Arias became one of the best at his craft in the sport www.badgerconnect.com/how-wisconsi...

How Wisconsin volleyball announcer Jon Arias became one of the best at his craft in the sport

Arias has called Badgers volleyball matches since 2008 and women’s basketball games since 2012.

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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 21d

Wednesday means we have a new Badger Bites episode. John Blackwell is back for Wisconsin basketball and better than ever. Blackwell discusses his offseason testing the NBA Draft waters, expectations and hits the court for a 3-point contest. www.badgerconnect.com/badger-bites...

Badger Bites: John Blackwell is back for Wisconsin basketball and believes he’s better than ever

Blackwell returns for his junior season after averaging 15.8 points per game and testing the NBA Draft waters.

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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 22d

"Amari Latimer is committed to Wisconsin."

Latimer's father talks to Badger Connect about the recruitment of the four-star running back after an Ohio State visit: www.badgerconnect.com/amari-latime...

‘Amari Latimer is committed to Wisconsin’: Father of four-star RB talks recruitment after Ohio State visit

Latimer is one of the crown jewels in Wisconsin’s 2026 recruiting class.

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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 24d

Wisconsin hangs in early before fading in a 24-10 loss to Michigan, and Luke Fickell is still searching for answers. www.badgerconnect.com/wisconsin-ha...

Wisconsin hangs tough early before fading in 24-10 loss at Michigan

The Badgers have lost three consecutive games this season.

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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 26d

October is here, which means an incredibly difficult schedule for a Wisconsin team with plenty of issues to solve.

Three keys and a prediction for Wisconsin's game Saturday at Michigan: www.badgerconnect.com/three-keys-a...

Three keys and a prediction for Wisconsin’s game against Michigan

The Badgers are preparing for a difficult October stretch against quality Big Ten opponents.

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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 27d

Brad Davison says Greg Gard called with two questions: Would you like a job? Is it even possible with your pro basketball contract and living situation in Spain?

How Davison replacing Kirk Penney on Wisconsin’s staff came together in less than a week. www.badgerconnect.com/it-means-eve...

‘It means everything to me’: Brad Davison eager for Wisconsin return as special assistant to head coach

Davison, a five-year starter at Wisconsin, set program records for career starts, games played and made 3-pointers.

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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 27d

Brad Davison says Greg Gard called with two questions: Would you like a job? Is it even possible with your pro basketball contract and living situation in Spain?

How Davison replacing Kirk Penney on Wisconsin’s staff came together in less than a week. www.badgerconnect.com/it-means-eve...

‘It means everything to me’: Brad Davison eager for Wisconsin return as special assistant to head coach

Davison, a five-year starter at Wisconsin, set program records for career starts, games played and made 3-pointers.

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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 28d

The latest episode of Badger Bites is here. An attempt at personal redemption by running the hill 11 years later with the men’s basketball team. It went about as expected. Which is to say … not well. Check it out. www.badgerconnect.com/badger-bites...

Badger Bites: Seeking redemption running the hill 11 years later with the Wisconsin men's basketball team

Running Bascom Hill during preseason conditioning proved to be a humbling experience.

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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · 29d

“I had a guy at Platteville who had three chili dogs about a half-hour before he came to the hill. It did not go well.”

Why running the hill is a ‘mental tester’ that Wisconsin basketball players never forget — even if they want to www.badgerconnect.com/running-the-...

Running the hill a ‘mental tester’ that Wisconsin basketball players never forget — even if they want to

The Badgers recently completed grueling preseason conditioning at Bascom Hill before practices began.

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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · Sep 26

Mark Johnson 1-on-1: Wisconsin women’s hockey coach on success, a new season and what drives him

The No. 1-ranked Badgers, who won their eighth national championship last season, open a new season tonight. www.badgerconnect.com/mark-johnson...

Mark Johnson 1-on-1: Wisconsin women’s hockey coach on success, a new season and what drives him

Johnson won his eighth national championship as Badgers coach in March.

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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · Sep 24

We're back with another episode of Badger Bites. Wisconsin hockey's Kyle Kukkonen delivers on the ice and at the driving range. Badgers open Year 3 under Mike Hastings on October 3. www.badgerconnect.com/badger-bites...

Badger Bites: Wisconsin hockey’s Kyle Kukkonen delivers on the ice and at the driving range

Kukkonen returns for his senior season after recording 19 points for the Badgers.

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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · Sep 20

Wisconsin football reaches another low in a listless loss to Maryland www.badgerconnect.com/wisconsin-fo...

Wisconsin football reaches another low in listless loss to Maryland

The Badgers are 14-15 under Luke Fickell since the start of the 2023 season.

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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · Sep 20

Wisconsin football reaches another low in a listless loss to Maryland www.badgerconnect.com/wisconsin-fo...

Wisconsin football reaches another low in listless loss to Maryland

The Badgers are 14-15 under Luke Fickell since the start of the 2023 season.

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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · Sep 18

Wisconsin's offensive line has been challenged by injuries and inexperience. Can the Badgers solve their issues? www.badgerconnect.com/badgers-o-li...

Badgers O-line challenged by injuries and inexperience. How quickly can issues be solved?

Wisconsin played three redshirt freshmen up front Saturday against Alabama.

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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · Sep 17

Wednesday means a new Badger Bites episode. Carter Booth on family, leadership and expectations for Wisconsin volleyball.

Big week for the No. 7 Badgers with matches against Marquette tonight at Fiserv and No. 15 Florida on Sunday at the Kohl Center. www.badgerconnect.com/badger-bites...

Badger Bites: Carter Booth on family, leadership and expectations for Wisconsin’s volleyball team

Booth, a senior co-captain, is a critical piece to the Badgers’ Big Ten title hopes.

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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · Sep 13

Wisconsin hammered in blowout loss to Alabama that shows the Badgers still have a long way to go. Here's the story from Tuscaloosa: www.badgerconnect.com/wisconsin-ha...

Wisconsin hammered in blowout loss to Alabama that shows Badgers still have a long way to go

The Badgers fall to 0-7 against ranked opponents under Luke Fickell.

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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · Sep 13

Wisconsin hammered in blowout loss to Alabama that shows the Badgers still have a long way to go. Here's the story from Tuscaloosa: www.badgerconnect.com/wisconsin-ha...

Wisconsin hammered in blowout loss to Alabama that shows Badgers still have a long way to go

The Badgers fall to 0-7 against ranked opponents under Luke Fickell.

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Jesse Temple @jessetemple.bsky.social · Sep 12

Three keys and a prediction for Wisconsin's showdown against Alabama on Saturday. www.badgerconnect.com/three-keys-a...

Three keys and a prediction for Wisconsin’s Week 3 game against Alabama

The Badgers are a heavy underdog entering their matchup with the Crimson Tide.

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