2011–12 Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball team
The 2011–12 Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball team represented University of Wisconsin–Madison in the 2011–12 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. This was coach Bo Ryan's eleventh season at the University of Wisconsin. They played their home games at the Kohl Center and are members of the Big Ten Conference. Wisconsin made it to the sweet 16, but lost to #1 seed Syracuse in the Regional Semifinals. Season Notes. Jordan Taylor was Wisconsin's lone senior in their regular rotation, although fellow senior Rob Wilson earned a significant increase in  postseason playing time following his shocking 30 point outburst in the Big Ten Tournament. Ryan Evans and Jared Berggren were second and third in team scoring, 11.0 ppg and 10.5 ppg, respectively. Josh Gasser, Ben Brust, and Mike Bruesewitz were also key contributors. There was a 3-way tie for the Big Ten regular season title with Michigan St, Michigan, and Ohio St all finishing 13-5. Wisconsin alone in 4th at 12-6. Losing to Syracuse in the Sweet 16 in a close game, 63-64. Wisconsin had the ball in their leader's hands at the end of  the game. But Jordan Taylor's 3-pointer at the buzzer came up empty. Awards. All-Big Ten by Media All-Big Ten by Coaches Schedule and results. Source !| Exhibition !| Regular Season !| Big Ten Tournament !| NCAA Division I Tournament