Frank Kaminsky Graces Cover of 'Sports Illustrated' NCAA Tournament Edition

A week after throwing down what amounted to a "Can you pansies stop Kentucky?" gauntlet to four programs in different regions across America, Sports Illustrated will feature Wisconsin Badgers big man/seductive trophy fondler Frank Kaminsky as the face of its March Madness cover.

Leading with Frank the Tank at this juncture is a no-brainer, really.

The Badgers center finished his regular-season campaign averaging 18.2 points and eight rebounds, holding form throughout a season that began with Wooden Award expectations while also acting as the lynchpin for a Badgers team breaking the mold in offensive efficiency.

Additionally, for those worrying about a Sports Illustrated cover jinx, remember that Kaminsky was already featured on the magazine's cover in its college basketball season preview:

Just sayin', things have worked out well since.

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