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Wisconsin vs. Denver: Keys and Prediction
The Wisconsin Badgers take on the Denver Pioneers this evening in Vegas for the Badgers’ first men’s hockey title game since Obama’s first term, and B5Q’s resident hockey guru, Taylor Valentine, sat down with me to preview this intriguing matchup, which should be a really fun one. Ahead of the game, we gave our keys to a Badgers […]
How to watch Wisconsin’s Championship Game matchup vs. Denver
Championship Saturday is officially here, as the Wisconsin Badgers have a chance to add to the rafters when they face off against the Denver Pioneers. Wisconsin has had a fantastic run to the championship game, coming into the tournament as a No. 3 seed. They initially knocked off Dartmouth 5-1, thanks to a four-goal third […]
From flirting with disaster to the NCAA championship game: How Wisconsin turned its season around
In three years under head coach Mike Hastings, each year has delivered peaks and valleys. The Wisconsin Badgers ascended to the nation’s top ranking in 2023-24, Hastings’ first year at the helm, before a late-season collapse resulted in a first-round overtime loss to Quinnipiac. The valleys were lower in year two as they struggled to […]
How the Badgers have consistently hit in the transfer portal
The transfer portal is open, and the Wisconsin Badgers are players once again, as they look to fill out the rest of their roster following some portal departures this past week. The Badgers have been quite successful in the transfer portal in recent years, finding a star player in each of the past three seasons. […]
Greg Gard reveals where the Badgers will be in NIL among the Big Ten in 2026
The Wisconsin Badgers are active in the transfer portal, as they’re looking to fill their six open roster spots and round out their team for the 2026-27 season. Of course, negotiations are ongoing for player retention, but the Badgers are trending to keep their remaining core pieces, notably Nolan Winter and Austin Rapp, while looking […]
Hauser shuts down North Dakota to lead Badgers to championship game
January was a lifetime ago, and is now just a distant memory for the national championship-bound Wisconsin Badgers. The season was on thin ice following a six-game skid to Michigan State, Penn State, and Minnesota, but the Badgers bounced back with a new sense of purpose to make their first Frozen Four and title game […]
The Badgers are going to the National Championship
What. A. Game. The Wisconsin Badgers are heading to the National Championship Game after a 2-1 win over the North Dakota Fighting Hawks, escaping in a thriller to continue an impressive season for Mike Hastings’s crew. It was a strong start for the Badgers, who scored two goals in the opening period and outshot North […]
Wisconsin Badgers vs. North Dakota Fighting Hawks: Game Thread
The Wisconsin Badgers are taking on the North Dakota Fighting Hawks to kick off the Frozen Four on Thursday, with the game set to start at 4:00 p.m. on ESPN2 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Initially a team on the brink of making the postseason, the Badgers have made the most of […]
Old rivalry renewed as Badgers face North Dakota in Frozen Four
The Western Collegiate Hockey Conference is hosting a reunion this week in Las Vegas when the Wisconsin Badgers take on North Dakota in the Frozen Four, followed by a matchup between Michigan and Denver in the second game on Thursday night. All four teams were at one point members of the WCHA, with Michigan departing […]
3 schools emerging as schools to watch for Badgers star transfer
The Wisconsin Badgers were dealt an unfortunate blow to begin the offseason, as star guard John Blackwell announced his intentions to enter the transfer portal. Blackwell has immediately become one of the most sought-after transfers, being ranked as the No. 2 transfer in the portal by 247Sports heading into his senior season. As a junior, […]
How to watch Wisconsin’s Frozen Four matchup vs. North Dakota on Thursday
The Frozen Four is finally here. After a long layoff, the Wisconsin Badgers are set to take on North Dakota to kick off the Frozen Four on Thursday, looking to make their way to the NCAA Championship Game. It’s been quite a year for the Badgers. They had some memorable early-season moments with sweeps of […]
Former Wisconsin guard re-enters transfer portal after breakout year
The NCAA transfer portal opened up on Tuesday, and the Wisconsin Badgers have seen four players depart already: guard John Blackwell, forward Aleksas Bieliauskas, forward Jack Robison, and center Riccardo Greppi. In today’s world of college basketball, we’re seeing rosters constantly experiencing change, with players looking to move on for a better financial situation, more […]
What is the biggest need for the Badgers this offseason?
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Wisconsin fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Please take our survey The Wisconsin Badgers have seen the rough side of the transfer portal […]
Badgers have a lot of work to do after transfer departures
The Wisconsin Badgers came into the offseason hoping to retain a majority of their returning players as they looked to make a push next season. Unfortunately, that proved to be an unrealistic task, as the Badgers saw John Blackwell announce he’ll enter the transfer portal on Monday, while Aleksas Bieliauskas followed suit on Tuesday, per […]
Badgers standout freshman to enter transfer portal
The Wisconsin Badgers were dealt a big blow on Monday when star guard John Blackwell entered the transfer portal. Another came as the portal opened on Tuesday, as forward Aleksas Bieliauskas plans to enter as well, according to ESPN’s Jonathan Givony. Bieliauskas, a native of Lithuania, joined the Badgers as a part of their 2025 […]
3 Big Reasons Why Losing John Blackwell Isn’t a Disaster For Wisconsin
As many were expecting, star guard John Blackwell has left the Wisconsin Badgers for the transfer portal, which opened on Tuesday. I held out some hope that Greg Gard could convince Blackwell to return to Madison for year four, but reports are already circulating about the wild riches awaiting him in the portal, with some […]
Breaking down the Badgers roster after John Blackwell’s transfer decision
The Wisconsin Badgers got some tough news on Monday as star John Blackwell announced he’ll enter the transfer portal, where he’ll immediately be one of the most sought-after players available. Wisconsin had a tall task with player retention this offseason, as they were hoping to bring back Blackwell, Nolan Winter, Austin Rapp, and others for […]
Badgers have big connection to transfer guard who was 1st team All-Conference in 2025
The Wisconsin Badgers kicked off the offseason with a key addition, as they landed Australian guard Owen Foxwell over the weekend, securing a potential replacement for Nick Boyd at point guard. Foxwell, a 22-year-old guard, comes to Wisconsin after several years of professional experience, including in the NBL, where he averaged 11.1 points and 4.5 […]
Blackwell on transfer: ‘Looking for a place I can compete for a national championship’
The Wisconsin Badgers got some unfortunate news on Monday morning, as star guard John Blackwell announced his intentions to enter the transfer portal in an interview with ESPN’s Jeff Borzello. Blackwell averaged 19.1 points and 5.3 rebounds a game this season while being a part of one of the best backcourts in college basketball alongside […]
Badgers star guard to enter the transfer portal
Wisconsin Badgers star guard John Blackwell is entering the transfer portal ahead of his senior season, according to ESPN’s Jeff Borzello. Blackwell, a junior this season, is also testing the NBA Draft waters once again, and will have one year of eligibility remaining at his next destination. The guard immediately becomes one of the best […]
Gard: ‘We were never where we needed to be all year’ defensively
The Wisconsin Badgers saw one of their more memorable seasons in recent years come to an abrupt end, as they lost to the High Point Panthers in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on a go-ahead layup. It was a brutal end to a season that had its ups and downs, as the Badgers […]
How many spots will the Badgers have to fill in the transfer portal?
The Wisconsin Badgers got their offseason kicked off on Saturday with a big addition from the international pool, landing Australian point guard Owen Foxwell after flipping his commitment from the LSU Tigers. Foxwell, 22, has played in the NBL, where he averaged 11.1 points and 4.5 assists in the NBL last season while shooting 41.1 […]
2026 Wisconsin Mr. Basketball to have official visit with Badgers after de-commitment
The Wisconsin Badgers saw another 2026 recruit pop up on their radar last week when 2026 Wisconsin Mr. Basketball Zavier Zens requested a release from his National Letter of Intent (NLI) from the Northern Iowa Panthers. Zens, a three-star recruit in the Class of 2026, was initially committed to Northern Iowa since August of last […]
Are the Badgers officially a dynasty in college sports?
The Wisconsin Badgers women’s hockey program is a dynasty any way you slice it. Since Mark Johnson took the helm in 2002, the Badgers have won nine national championships and are among the top contenders year in and year out. Comparing dynasties across sports is typically a trivial exercise used solely to eat up page […]
Badgers land Australian point guard as first big move of offseason
In a surprise move, the Wisconsin Badgers have landed Australian guard Owen Foxwell to kick off a very important offseason, nabbing their potential point guard for the 2026-27 season. Foxwell, 22, hails from Melbourne and has a connection with forward Austin Rapp, which could be a fun pairing for the Badgers next season. He’s considered […]
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