Wisconsin needs to fill Leuer's void

By Colin Fly

Associated Press

Published: Friday, March 25 2011 12:15 p.m. MDT

Butler's Matt Howard goes up for a rebound with Wisconsin's Jordan Taylor and Jon Leuer (30) during the NCAA Southeast regional college basketball semifinal game Thursday, March 24, 2011, in New Orleans. Butler won 61-54.

David J. Phillip, Associated Press

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Summary

Wisconsin's season ended after one of the worst shooting nights since coach Bo Ryan took over the program 10 years ago.

MILWAUKEE — Wisconsin's season ended after one of the worst shooting nights since coach Bo Ryan took over the program 10 years ago.

The Badgers hit 30 percent of their attempts in a 61-54 NCAA tournament loss to Butler on Thursday night in New Orleans.

Ryan says the team accomplished things this year "that people never dreamed of with this group."

Wisconsin will lose six seniors, including starters Jon Leuer, Keaton Nankivil and Tim Jarmusz.

If Jordan Taylor returns for his senior season, the Badgers will have plenty of support around their star point guard. And, the Kohl Center will remain one of the toughest places to play in the nation.

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