Micah Potter is needed for Wisconsin Basketball to beat UNC Tar Heels

Control the game’s tempo

Likely to submit the casual basketball fan to an early bedtime, the Badgers emphasize a slow and steady approach to the game, especially on the offensive end. With this considered, Wisconsin must control the game’s pace from buzzer to buzzer.

Although not the fastest by any means, the Tar Heels however still play at a much faster pace than their upcoming opponent. Owning the game’s 45th highest adjusted tempo (points per 40 minutes), North Carolina clearly moves from baseline to baseline very well.

Meanwhile, Wisconsin’s adjusted tempo rating ranks 326th. This distinction of speed and aggressiveness between the UNC and Wisconsin remains very troubling and makes them potential candidates to spend the entire game eating Tar Heel dust.

But when the Badgers play the game their way, they excel mightily. Owning an exceptional 1.49 assist-to-turnover ratio, this team plays clean, efficiently, and with chemistry when dictating the game’s pace. In order to take down the Tar Heels, the game must remain in their hands.

Coach Gard needs to use his timeouts wisely and keep his players as composed as possible even while under the tournament’s bright lights. Keep things contained, comfortable, and disciplined, and it will surely bode well for Wisconsin.