# Badgers Without Nolan Winter? + Ben Brust Names His Final Four Favorite | March Mode Ep. 2

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Podcast: [The Jump Around](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-jump-around-7034774)
Published: 2026-03-05T18:28:12+00:00
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March Mode is back. ESPN Wisconsin’s Alex Strouf and Wisconsin legend Ben Brust react to the Badgers’ 78–45 win over Maryland on Senior Day, but the real story is Nolan Winter’s injury and what it means for Wisconsin’s NCAA Tournament outlook. How does Winter’s absence affect the rotation? Can the Badgers improve their seed with a win at Purdue? Is a 6-seed actually the sweet spot? Plus: Austin Rapp finding his role Braden Carrington’s surge Big Ten Tournament preview Ben’s Final Four LOCK A sleeper team that could crash the bracket Drop your questions in the comments for Monday’s episode.

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