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Wisconsin Badgers transfer portal departures pale in comparison to other teams' losses

It's been tough for Wisconsin fans to see some of their favorite Badgers players depart in the transfer portal. It can feel like a mass exodus, seeing name after name enter the portal and later commit to other schools.

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Wisconsin Badgers jump back up in NCAA Tournament bracketology after win at Michigan

The Wisconsin Badgers upset win over undefeated Michigan on Saturday will have ripple effects over the rest of the year. It completely turned around the team's NCAA Tournament hopes as one of the most impressive wins in college basketball this season.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / January 13

Wisconsin's Braeden Carrington doesn't worry about minutes, only his production for the Badgers

MADISON, Wis. - Braeden Carrington has played enough college basketball to know that things can't be taken personally. That doesn't mean comments don't stick with him a little bit.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / January 13

Wisconsin Badgers land key special teams starter out of the transfer portal

The University of Wisconsin has found a new best friend for specialist Sean West. Following the graduation of long snapper Nick Levy, the Badgers hosted, offered, landed a commitment, and signed from former Toledo long snapper James Roe on Tuesday.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / January 12

This stat proves Wisconsin is the Top 5 killer no one’s talking about

The Wisconsin Badgers pulled off one of the 2025-26 college basketball season’s biggest stunners thus far when Greg Gard’s team took down the No. 2 Michigan

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / January 12

Wisconsin Badgers see promising former four-star prospect enter the transfer portal

MADISON, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin has aggressively targeted and landed experienced power-conference cornerbacks in the portal, helping rebuild depth and competition at the position.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / January 12

Wisconsin Badgers add a Gopher transfer to fill an important position of need

MADISON, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin's rebuild of its offense continued with a familiar face to the Badgers coaching staff. Having competed against the Badgers at two different Big Ten school, former Minnesota receiver Malachi Coleman decided to transfer to Wisconsin for the upcoming 2026 season with two seasons of eligibility remaining.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / January 12

Wisconsin guard shares Big Ten Player of the Week honors

MADISON, Wis. - Last week was a good week to be a Wisconsin guard. Hours after junior John Blackwell was named the Naismith Basketball Player of the Week, senior Nick Boyd was named the Big Ten co-player of the week for his performances in the Badgers' wins over UCLA and at No.2 Michigan.

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Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / January 12

Wisconsin Badgers plan to stick with small-ball lineup that gave Michigan fits

The Wisconsin Badgers are a team with great length but not great size. For most of the 2025-26 season, the lack of size has felt like a deficiency. But now, Greg Gard and the Badgers are turning it into a strength.

John Blackwell News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / January 12

Wisconsin Badgers' John Blackwell receives national recognition for big performances against UCLA, Michigan

Purdue head coach Matt Painter may have said it best after the Wisconsin Badgers' 16-point loss to the Boilermakers: "It's not who you play, it's when you play them." When the Badgers faced Purdue on Jan.

Greg Gard News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / January 12

Greg Gard pumps the breaks on Wisconsin Badgers' computer numbers

MADISON, Wis. - Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard hopes fans will put down the computer, phone, or tablet and simply watch the game. That was the message he had leading into an important home game against UCLA last week when it was brought up that margin of victory and the NCAA NET ranking has to carry a little bit of weight.

College Football News / WI Sports Heroics / January 11

Wisconsin Badgers land Tennessee transfer, 2025 four-star edge rusher

The Wisconsin Badgers have added a transfer portal commitment from a player who was previously on the radar of the staff. Jayden Loftin announced his commitment to the Badgers after departing the Tennessee Volunteers for the transfer portal.

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Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / January 11

Wisconsin Badgers biggest remaining needs after first 25 transfer portal additions

The Wisconsin Badgers have been one of the most active teams in the transfer portal this winter with 25 new players added as of Sunday afternoon. That ranks Top 10 in the country for most players brought in through the portal this year so far, adding talent at virtually every position across the roster.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / January 11

Wisconsin Badgers basketball seeing confidence surge after critical wins over Michigan, UCLA

Madison, Wis. -- Wisconsin guard Nick Boyd may have been one of the few people to accurately predict the Badgers' impressive week, when they took care of UCLA at the Kohl Center and defeated No.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / January 11

Ranking the Wisconsin Badgers four most important defensive transfer additions

MADISON, Wis. - In one week, Wisconsin head coach Luke Fickell has completely transformed his roster. Following a season with the most losses since 1990, the Badgers have promised an influx of money and resources to put a more competitive product on the field.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / January 11

Ranking the Wisconsin Badgers four most important offensive transfer additions

MADISON, Wis. - In one week, Wisconsin head coach Luke Fickell has completely transformed his roster. Following a season with the most losses since 1990, the Badgers had promised an influx of money and resources to put a more competitive product on the field.

John Blackwell News / ESPN / January 11

Wisconsin hands No. 2 Michigan first loss of year

John Blackwell, Nick Boyd and Aleksas Bieliauskas combined for 65 points to lead Wisconsin to a 91-88 upset of No. 2 Michigan, the Wolverines first loss of the season.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Big Ten Network / January 10

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College Basketball News / Yardbarker / January 10

Unbeaten no more: Wisconsin upsets No. 2 Michigan in Ann Arbor

No. 2 Michigan barely survived a road trip to Penn State on Tuesday to stay undefeated. It didn't get so lucky on Saturday against Wisconsin.

Boogie Fland, Florida live up to hype in win over No. 21 Tennessee

No. 10 Nebraska's comeback win at Indiana continues unreal Cornhuskers season

Unranked West Virginia upsets No. 22 Kansas, earns resume-building win

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Wisconsin Badgers News / Big Ten Network / January 9

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Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / January 8

Strong Wisconsin Badgers’ underclassman receiver returns following transfer portal entry

The Wisconsin Badgers have received good news coming out of the transfer portal regarding a player who previously departed the team. Eugene Hilton Jr., a former three-star receiver and the son of NFL legend TY Hilton, announced his return to Madison.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / January 7

Wisconsin Badgers land experienced Ole Miss offensive lineman PJ Wilkins

The Wisconsin Badgers have continued to add to the offensive line via the transfer portal with the latest commitment being a notable one. PJ Wilkins announced early this afternoon that he would commit to Wisconsin after searching through his options in the transfer portal for a second time.