Ke$ha: The Badgers' Newest Fan?

Written by Cole Brown on Wednesday, 13 February 2013 00:57.

It's no secret this year's Wisconsin basketball team is a gritty, determined bunch who embraces the underdog role. The team seems to have adopted a rally song; "Die Young" by Ke$ha. They perform pre-game drills to the Pop song and were caught on camera celebrating with it in the locker room after their 65-62 OT win over Michigan on Saturday.

Well, the Badgers' adoption of the song captured the attention of it's artist, as Ke$ha tweeted this earlier this morning.

maybe the hottest/cutest thing I've EVER seen cbssports.com/collegebasketb…
— ke$ha(@keshasuxx) February 12, 2013

Ke$ha links to a fantastic video break down of the Badgers' celebration by CBS Sports' Jeff Borzello. Ke$ha has high regards for the video, calling it "maybe the hottest/cutest thing I've EVER seen". Not bad compliments from someone who's sold two million albums, eh?

Of course the Badgers were pleased as punch to hear that Ke$ha enjoyed their little dance routine, or whatever you want to call it.

Here are some of the reactions from Wisconsin players on Ke$ha's tweet.

“@keshasuxx: maybe the hottest/cutest thing I've EVER seen cbssports.com/collegebasketb…” Great way to start my morning #WeMadeIt
— Jared Berggren (@jberggren40) February 12, 2013

“@keshasuxx: maybe the hottest/cutest thing I've EVER seen cbssports.com/collegebasketb…” this is what we put the time in for. #WeOn
— JD Wise (@jd_wise22) February 12, 2013

JD Wise with the oh so subtle shot at the Michigan warm ups.

“@keshasuxx: maybe the hottest/cutest thing I've EVER seen cbssports.com/collegebasketb…” twitter campaign for the badgers to meet Ke$ha has begun
— Duje Dukan (@DDukan13) February 12, 2013

.....And the winner from Duje Dukan.

If the Badgers were determined enough to meet President Obama, setting up a date with Ke$ha should be no problem. How about a half time performance at the Kohl Center.