Jordan Hill missed Thursday's practice due to an illness, Jim Polzin of the Wisconsin State Journal reports.

Hill missed Thursday's practice due to an illness, Jim Polzin of the Wisconsin State Journal reports.

Analysis:

Thursday's news does not come as much relief given that fellow point guard Bronson Koenig is also day to day after suffering a knee contusion in practice. The Badgers have until Sunday for Hill and Koenig to be game-ready for their matchup with Michigan State.