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Tom Oates

@TomOatesWSJ

(Mostly) retired sports columnist for the Wisconsin State Journal and https://t.co/PFYoucX9WW. Joined the WSJ team in 1980.

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Only two cornerbacks drafted so far. have their pick from among Cooper DeJean; Iowa; Nate Wiggins, Clemson and Kool-Aid McKinstry, Alabama.

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The run on quarterbacks — six taken in the draft’s first 12 picks — is the best possible scenario for the . It will push down more good players at other positions to them at No. 25 overall.

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Alabama OT JC Latham is the seventh overall pick in the NFL draft. Milwaukee-area kid who played at Waukesha Catholic Memorial as a freshman and sophomore, then transferred to a prep school in Florida.

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NEWS: Wisconsin transfer guard Chucky Hepburn has committed to Louisville, source tells On3.

The 6-2 junior averaged 9.2 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game this season.

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NEWS: Wisconsin transfer guard Chucky Hepburn has committed to Louisville, source tells @On3sports. The 6-2 junior averaged 9.2 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game this season. on3.com/college/louisv…
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So there you have it. Jarod Wichser has officially dropped the interim tag and become the men’s basketball coach at UW-Whitewater. Congrats, Jarod.

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What do need & who will they take in NFL draft? Like everyone, Mike Lucas & I don’t have those answers. But that didn’t stop us from offering opinions on The Wisconsin Sportscast. We also discussed the effect of NIL on & college hoops. captimes.com/sports/wiscons…

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Michigan State RB Jalen Berger is in the portal. Led the Spartans in rushing in 2022 before being limited by injury last fall. Played two years at Wisconsin before transferring to MSU.

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NCAA news: Wisconsin sophomore transfer AJ Storr – one of the top players in the portal – has chosen to play for the University of Kansas, he told The Athletic Stadium. John Calipari's Arkansas, Illinois, Texas were finalists. Storr averaged 17 points and 4 rebounds this season.

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Criticism of Bucks has centered on players and coaches, but the GM should be held accountable as well. Poorly contracted team with no chance in playoffs unless Giannis gets healthy and puts it on his back. Luke and I discuss on The Wisconsin Sportscast. captimes.com/sports/sportsc…

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ICYMI

My feature on Chez Mellusi's return to the field after yet another frustrating injury. How he stayed on the right path mentally to make a sixth college season happen: badgerextra.com/sports/footbal…

Jim Polzin on the deep (maybe too deep?) RB group: badgerextra.com/commentary/col…

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equipment manager Gordon 'Red' Batty is retiring after 30 years with the team. One of the nicest, friendliest people you’ll ever meet and just a master of his craft. Guessing you’ll find him at a hockey rink near you.

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Polzin: Here's why this Wisconsin outside linebacker didn't give up during his 1,060-day wait between games madison.com/sports/columni…

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Zach Edey and Caitlin Clark were good, just not good enough to beat deep, outstanding teams by themselves in the finals of the NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments. Luke and I wrap up the college basketball season on The Wisconsin Sportscast. captimes.com/sports/how-the…

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College basketball’s blue bloods have long been Kentucky, North Carolina and Kansas, with Duke, UCLA and Indiana also in the mix at various times. Well, hello UConn. Six national championships since 1999 puts UConn firmly in blue blood status.

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