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Wisconsin football has been a big player in 2027 defensive line prospect Anitoni Tahi's recruitment. The Badgers recently cracked the top six for the coveted defensive lineman.

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Keeping It In the Family: 4-Star Legacy Quarterback Commits to Wisconsin

The 2027 recruiting class for the Wisconsin football team has the potential to be the best during Luke Fickell's tenure. They have hit the in-state recruits hard, landing eight of the top 10 players, including four 4-star claiber recruits.

Luke Fickell News / ESPN / April 23

Fickell says back's 'against the wall' at Wisconsin

Following consecutive losing seasons, Wisconsin head coach Luke Fickell knows his back is "against the wall" as he looks to turn the Badgers' fortunes around in 2026.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / April 23

Wisconsin basketball building a challenging nonconference schedule in 2026

MADISON, Wis. - At the same time the University of Wisconsin continues to build out its 2026-27 roster, the Badgers are starting to nail down their marquee nonconference games.

Sebastian Cheeks News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / April 23

How Sebastian Cheeks Prepared to be Wisconsin's top Pass-Rusher

When Mason Reiger and Darryl Peterson graduated for Wisconsin football, and Sebastian Cheeks elected to stay in Madison for his senior season, the writing was on the wall — he's primed to be the Badgers' top pass-rusher in 2026.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / April 22

What Josh Manchester's Commitment Means for Wisconsin Basketball

Wisconsin basketball added another pice to its 2026-27 roster with high school senior Josh Manchester of Mount Horeb and Team Herro in the EYBL. The 6-foot-2 shooting guard is a big-time scorer who figures to be a longer-term developmental piece at the moment, as he joins a roster that's largely put together already.

Nolan Winter News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / April 21

Wisconsin Star Nolan Winter Makes His Decision for Next Season Official

It's finally official: Wisconsin's star center, Nolan Winter, will return to Madison for the 2026-27 season, his senior year. Badgers On SI first reported that Winter would return to Madison nearly two weeks prior.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / April 21

Duke scores biggest 2026 transfer portal win with John Blackwell news

Duke Blue Devils head coach Jon Scheyer won't be running short on backcourt playmakers next season.

Cayden Boozer returning to Duke for sophomore season

Patrick Ngongba II returning to Duke for junior season

Mark Pope might be under even more pressure with Billy Donovan's decision

Steven Pearl, Auburn land intriguing sharpshooter via transfer portal

Georgia Tech lands All-Mountain West transfer Colby Garland

College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / April 22

Duke basketball gets major transfer portal win

The Duke Blue Devils are set to lose Cameron Boozer after a run to the Elite Eight, but head coach Jon Scheyer has now hit big in the transfer portal.

Kentucky coach Mark Pope might be under even more pressure following Billy Donovan's Bulls decision

Potential lottery pick Thomas Haugh makes stunning NBA Draft decision

UConn releases devastating news on star guard Solo Ball

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Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / April 21

Mason Posa Sets Lofty Goals for Wisconsin Football in 2026-27

Last season, Mason Posa and his fellow true freshman inside linebacker Cooper Catalano changed the entire complexion not only of Wisconsin's linebacker room, but it's entire defense.

Greg Gard News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / April 21

Wisconsin Officially Announces the Addition of Aussie Point Guard

Greg Gard and the Wisconsin basketball program landed a commitment from Australian point guard Owen Foxwell just a few weeks ago after flipping him from LSU.

Kevin Heywood News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / April 20

Kevin Heywood Outlines How Eric Mateos 'Lit a spark' in Badgers' Offensive Line

New Wisconsin offensive line coach Eric Mateos didn't waste any time upon joining the Badgers. The day he got hired, he called offensive tackle Kevin Heywood to introduce himself.

College Basketball News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / April 20

Three Takeaways From Wisconsin's Early Transfer Portal Moves

After a quiet start in the transfer portal, Wisconsin signed three players in three days in a massive step towards revamping its roster. The Badgers first reeled in George Washington transfer Trey Autry, and then landed Victory Onuetu (Hofstra) and Eian Elmer (Miami University) on the same day.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / April 20

Why the Evolution of These Wisconsin Forwards is Key to Unlocking the Badgers' Offense

After a flurry of transfer portal signings, Wisconsin basketball may have its starting five locked up for the 2026-27 season. But two forwards expected to come off the bench, rising sophomore Will Garlock and rising senior Victory Onuetu, could be the key for taking the Badgers' offense from good to great.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / April 20

Top-100 Target Cameron Wagner Sets Official Visit to Wisconsin

Cameron Wagner, a highly coveted four-star offensive tackle from St. Joseph-Ogden (IL), has officially narrowed his recruitment down to four schools. According to his announcement on X, the Wisconsin Badgers have made the cut alongside Notre Dame, Oregon, and Illinois.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / April 19