What to expect from Badger Observer covering Wisconsin men's basketball
Time to continue the evolution of this outlet.
MADISON, Wis. — Badger Observer, like many sports media outlets, will be very, very busy in the coming weeks.
That’s the way I like it, quite honestly.
The University of Wisconsin men’s basketball season kicks up shortly. Badger Observer was inside the Kohl Center for local media day Monday, which was followed by attending an open practice inside Nicholas-Johnson Pavilion.
The mission stays the same for Badger Observer of reporting and telling unique stories, but now that includes the Wisconsin men’s basketball team in addition to Wisconsin football (and its recruiting efforts) and volleyball.
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Why Badger Observer is expanding to cover Wisconsin men’s basketball
I received a few questions upon the start of Badger Observer regarding whether or not basketball would be included in the initial scope of coverage. I wanted to see what football and volleyball would hold in terms of their schedules, and quite honestly, how I would hold up covering two programs in addition to my non-media obligations.
But to ignore the potential the men’s basketball program this season would simply be foolhardy in the site’s development, continued evolution and longevity.
So three teams — Wisconsin football, volleyball and basketball — will be what I’m focused on going forward.
What you should expect from Badger Observer’s coverage of Wisconsin men’s basketball
The main focus through this fall will continue to be the Wisconsin football program and its recruiting efforts, and especially Kelly Sheffield’s volleyball team. Obviously the future of coach Luke Fickell and his team will be a topic that needs to be extensively covered and dissected and Wisconsin volleyball is highly ranked and heading into a big-time stretch this month that includes No. 1 Nebraska at the end of the month.
The goal will be to report on Wisconsin men’s basketball at least once a week early during this season depending upon availabilities and managing the schedules of three programs. It’ll be a heavier load of articles and/or videos this week due to local media day, and likely later at the end of the month during the football program’s second bye week, but those will be the expectations going forward.
The objective is for even more in-depth basketball coverage after football and volleyball seasons wrap up.
Tell Badger Observer about your interests!
For any of the three sports, I’m always receptive to ideas or players/staff that you’d want to read about (or watch, if we’re doing video). Feel free to contact me via Twitter (@JakeKoco) or Instagram (@Badger_Observer).