A Basketball Blast from the Past

A long time has changed in terms of Wisconsin basketball since they last played in the Field House. Two Big Ten titles, and a Final Four apperance later the Badgers will make their first apperance in the Field House since 1998.

While the game is merely a scrimmage it points to the contrast in era's in which the Field House was used compared to the Kohl Center Era. When the Badgers played in the Field House they were a competitive team, but not yet a member of the Big Ten basketball "elite." Upon moving to the Kohl Center the Badgers moved from a so-so program to among one of the top programs in the Big Ten.

The return also should serve as a reminder of the great days of the Field House. Many can remember the great moments provided by Michael Finley, Rashard Griffith, and even Sam Okey. While they may not have been days that included Big Ten titles, they were a substantial times in the development of Wisconsin basketball.

This event will most likely be reminiscent of the days of the Field House for some. For others it will be like walking into the past. Even though the Field House is still in use for other sports like volleyball; it has been a long time since a large crowd donning cardinal red has packed the wooden bleachers.

With a possible great day in the future of Wisconsin athletics with the football team taking on number one Ohio State; the basketball team is taking tie to look back to the past. To times that may not have been as great but are still special. Whether or not a packed crowd will show up when the scrimmage starts at 2:30 PM remains to be seen, but regardless of crowd size...it has to be nice to see basketball in the Field House.