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ESPN names Luke Fickell on Top 5 hot seats, links rising coach to potential opening
There are officially 100 days until the start of the college football season, and the Wisconsin Badgers are in the dead period of the offseason, with quite some time to go before Fall camp. It’s still a crucial period for the Badgers with official visits coming up, but the more important storylines are about the […]
CBS Sports ranks Wisconsin as a bottom 4 Big Ten team ahead of 2026 season
The Wisconsin Badgers saw a major roster overhaul this offseason, bringing in over 30 players from the transfer portal with their increased resources. That has changed the outlook of the program, which has suffered three difficult years under head coach Luke Fickell, but not everybody is buying the kool-aid. CBS Sports revealed its rankings of […]
Badgers looking to flip four star commit, but face steep competition
As official visits near for the Wisconsin Badgers, there are several high-profile recruitments to watch, as the program looks to close on another top-30 class. One of those recruitments is that of four-star cornerback Mekhi Williams, who is currently committed to the Florida State Seminoles. Williams, who stands 6’3, 160 pounds, has room to grow […]
Where does Wisconsin’s 2027 recruiting class rank ahead of official visits?
The Wisconsin Badgers are scheduled to begin hosting official visits next week, as around 30 recruits will be making their way to campus over the next few weeks. Wisconsin has had a strong start in the 2027 class, primarily due to its in-state recruiting efforts, but there are still a number of recruits they’re looking […]
Who will lead the Badgers in scoring in 2026?
Once again, the Wisconsin Badgers will be operating with a new-look roster during the 2026-27 season after adding via the transfer portal and the international pool of talent this offseason. Wisconsin is losing quite a bit of production, including its two leading scorers, as Nick Boyd is out of eligibility, while John Blackwell transferred to […]
What do the Badgers need in their 2027 recruiting class?
Official visits are just around the corner for the Wisconsin Badgers, setting up a crucial time for the 2027 recruiting class, where the program has already received 13 commitments. Still, there’s a good amount of work to do, as Wisconsin hopes to have another top-30 class after carrying a smaller group with their 2026 recruiting […]
Report: No. 1 rated RB in country to visit Madison this summer
The Wisconsin Badgers have been working hard in the 2027 class, with a ton of official visits set up for the following weeks to build on their 13-commit class so far. But, in addition to that, they’re starting to work in the 2028 class, with their annual summer barbecue coming up next month. During that […]
Badgers season ends in the Austin Regional after back to back losses
The Wisconsin Badgers saw their season come to an end in the Austin Regional on Saturday, as they lost back-to-back games against the No. 1 Texas Longhorns and the Baylor Bears to bow out of the bracket. Wisconsin started off the NCAA Tournament with a win over Baylor, beating them 2-1 on Friday, thanks to […]
Former Badgers star heading to coach in SEC
The Wisconsin Badgers have built up quite a strong coaching staff under head coach Greg Gard, featuring many former players on the staff. Lead assistant Joe Krabbenhoft was a four-year player for the Badgers from 2005-09 before a short professional career. Sharif Chambliss spent the final year of his collegiate career at Wisconsin in 2004-05 […]
Ranking the 5 most important games on Wisconsin’s schedule
The Wisconsin Badgers’ kickoff in Green Bay against Notre Dame Fighting Irish is still almost three and a half months away, so the gridiron doldrums of May are a great time to look at Wisconsin’s upcoming (and much easier) schedule to try and draw some conclusions about which contests are the most important for Luke Fickell’s guys. With […]
Badgers stars named standouts at NBA Draft Combine
The 2026 NBA Draft Combine is underway this week, and the Wisconsin Badgers saw both of their former star guards in attendance, as Nick Boyd and John Blackwell both looked to compete and raise their draft stock. Players took their measurements and underwent a variety of drills, but the biggest part of the week was […]
Badgers flip Big 12 linebacker, add another to 2027 class
The Wisconsin Badgers are continuing forward in their 2027 class, with the latest commitment being linebacker Keaton Wollan, a three-star recruit hailing from Amery, Wisconsin. Wollan, who stands 6’2, 210 pounds, had seen his recruitment start to take off this spring. The Texas Tech Red Raiders were his first reported offer, according to 247Sports, offering […]
Badgers earn bid to NCAA Tournament, to face Baylor
Following a strong run in the Big Ten Tournament, the Wisconsin Badgers are heading to the NCAA Tournament, drawing the Baylor Bears in the first round of the Austin Regional. Wisconsin, which finished the season with a 32-19 record, enters as the No. 2 seed in the regional, and will take on the 28-26 Bears […]
Badgers to face three top 10 opponents at home next season
The Big Ten revealed every team’s home and away conference opponents for the 2026-27 season on Tuesday evening, and the Wisconsin Badgers have quite the schedule for next year. Wisconsin will bring five ranked opponents (from the final AP Top 25 poll) to the Kohl Center next year, including three top-10 opponents. In addition, they […]
Are the Badgers competitive enough in NIL?
As the college basketball world continues to evolve, there’s been one major question surrounding the Wisconsin Badgers: Are they competitive enough in NIL? Head coach Greg Gard and his staff have done a great job of raising resources, but NIL budgets across the country are getting substantially bigger, raising the prices of the market. With […]
Greg Gard reveals the one question that recruits asked in the transfer portal
The Wisconsin Badgers had quite an eventful transfer portal cycle this offseason, starting off with Australian point guard Owen Foxwell before landing George Washington guard Trey Autry, Miami (OH) wing Eian Elmer, and Hofstra center Victory Onuetu to round out their roster. It was a slower start for Wisconsin, which had a quieter first week […]
Badgers start search for next AD
The Wisconsin Badgers announced on Tuesday morning that they have formally launched the search for their next Athletic Director. Interim Chancellor Eric Wilcots, who is currently in place for outgoing Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin, is leading the search for the next Athletic Director. “Wisconsin Athletics plays a vital role in the life of our campus and […]
Gard: Roster came together ‘as good as we could have scripted’
The Wisconsin Badgers were set to have a tough offseason this year. Following the season, they were faced with tough financial decisions regarding their stars John Blackwell and Nolan Winter, which ultimately led to the former’s departure. They also had to replace departing seniors Nick Boyd, Andrew Rohde, and Braeden Carrington, while it proved to […]
‘Tremendous’ PG addition leads Badgers transformation this offseason
The Wisconsin Badgers underwent a major transformation this offseason after the departures of Nick Boyd and John Blackwell, hitting both the overseas pool and the transfer portal to add experience to the roster. The first domino fell when Australian point guard Owen Foxwell committed to the program, giving Wisconsin a 22-year-old guard with starting experience […]
Greg Gard, wife Michelle host 9th annual Garding Against Cancer Event
May 1st marked the 9th annual Garding Against Cancer Event, as Wisconsin Badgers head coach Greg Gard and his wife Michelle hosted over 600 people at the Kohl Center to support and recognize the Garding Against Cancer initiative that has done tremendous work across the state of Wisconsin. Gard, who spent time with the media […]
Badgers star drafted in latest post-lottery mock draft
The 2026 NBA Draft lottery concluded on Sunday afternoon, and it included a couple of big nuggets, with several teams moving up and down the board, which also involved the Indiana Pacers ceding the No. 5 pick to the Los Angeles Clippers. With the draft order now set, mock drafts are flowing as players continue […]
Has the Anti Gard crowd lost the plot?
It’s important to start things off by letting you know that I believe Wisconsin Badgers head coach Greg Gard to be an imperfect college basketball coach. While there may still be room left for growth (see, March), it’s hard to imagine him reaching elite status as Bo Ryan (eventually) did. But with that said, it’s not rationally disputable that […]
Badgers lose out to Iowa State for top in state recruit
The Wisconsin Badgers were a top contender for four-star in-state forward Donovan Davis, but the 2027 recruit committed to the Iowa State Cyclones earlier this week. Davis had long been linked to Iowa State, which was the perceived favorite in his recruitment for some time, but the Badgers were in that final mix alongside Nebraska, […]
Badgers to start the season in primetime
The Wisconsin Badgers are starting the season off with a thriller in 2026, as they’ll face the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Lambeau Field in Week 1. Well, now we have a kickoff time, and it makes the matchup even better. The Badgers are slated to start the season on primetime, getting a 6:30 p.m. […]
Badgers in Top 5 for Top 40 recruit in 2027 class, decision coming Wednesday
The Wisconsin Badgers have been heavily involved with several of the top in-state prospects in the 2027 class. Among them is top-40 senior Donovan Davis, who is considered a high four-star recruit in the class. Davis, a 6’7, 200-pound forward from Kaukana, Wisconsin, has steadily risen in the 2027 class, and the Badgers have fought […]
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