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Key Wisconsin Badgers Forward Confirms His Return for 2026-27

Wisconsin has locked up a key piece of its rotation for the 2026-27 season. Forward Austin Rapp — who averaged 9.7 points and 4.0 rebounds — will return to Madison, he announced Sunday night.

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Three Underrated Transfer Portal Prospects That Make Sense for Wisconsin

Big names always generate the most intrigue in the transfer portal, and for good reason. Especially in college basketball, where rosters are smaller, one five-star transfer portal prospect can have a seismic impact on programs and sometimes entire conferences.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / April 12

Badgers eyeing new options at forward following recent portal departure

The Wisconsin Badgers entered the off-season with only a handful of needs but now the staff may need to alter their approach. Wisconsin capped off a solid 2025-26 campaign with an appearance in the NCAA Tournament after a strong conference tournament run.

Wisconsin Badgers News / The Spun / April 12

Longtime College Football Coach Dead Saturday at 70

A longtime Wisconsin Badgers football coach has died this weekend. He was just 70 years old. Henry Mason, a longtime assistant coach at Wisconsin for nearly 30 years, has passed away.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Big Ten Network / April 12

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The Next Breakout NFL Prospect From Wisconsin Football

Wisconsin football is coming off its worst season since the early '90s. And right now, the Badgers appear primed to follow that up with their worst showing at the NFL Draft in nearly two decades.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / April 11

Badgers Targeting Mid-Major Standout from Neenah in Transfer Portal

Which mid-major backcourt player will Greg Gard turn into a Big Ten superstar? It's a question that might've seemed ridiculous a mere three years ago. But after the exploits of Nick Boyd (San Diego State), John Tonje (who initially committed to New Mexico out of the portal), and AJ Storr (who came from St.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / April 11

Wisconsin Native Who Thrived at Small School Hits Transfer Portal

With thousands of players available via the transfer portal each year, programs often lean on prior relationships and connections when creating prospect big boards.

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How to watch Wisconsin hockey national championship vs Denver: Time, TV, streaming info

Las Vegas, NV — The final day of the college hockey season has arrived. With it, is the opportunity for Wisconsin men's hockey to capture its first national title in just over two decades.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / April 11

Wisconsin football expecting a busy recruiting Saturday for spring practice

MADISON, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin has had a busy week of recruiting since returning from spring break. After hosting four-star prospects during the week, the Badgers are taking advantage of a Saturday practice to host several 2027 and 2028 prospects, several of who are on the verge of deciding official visits and commitments.

NHL News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / April 10

3 major Wisconsin hockey vs Denver national title storylines

Las Vegas, NV — As former conference rivals in the WCHA, the Wisconsin Badgers and Denver Pioneers have a storied history. The tale of the 2026 Frozen Four is still to be written, however, and both UW and DU stack up as among the nation's best.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / April 10

Wisconsin Cracks Top 6 for Blue-Chip ATH From Kansas

Wisconsin is officially a finalist for one of the best prospects in the Midwest. Four-star athlete Cooper Ohnmacht recently announced his top six schools, and Wisconsin made the cut along with Penn State, Minnesota, Kansas, Kansas State and Vanderbilt.

Nolan Winter News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / April 10

Badgers Show Interest in Sharpshooting Transfer Portal Wing

Wisconsin basketball has lost three players to the transfer portal, and more could follow. As it stands, the Badgers have six roster spots to fill, even with a three-man incoming freshman class that now includes the Australian and former LSU commit Owen Foxwell.

John Blackwell News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / April 10

Former Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell reportedly down to two schools

MADISON, Wis. - Former University of Wisconsin guard John Blackwell is reportedly down to two schools, both of which are going to make the Badgers irritated.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Daily Faceoff / April 10

Denver, Wisconsin advance to 2026 NCAA Men’s Frozen Four final

We are down to two. After a couple of thrilling and rather unpredictable games on Thursday, the … and the Wisconsin Badgers clinched spots in the 2026 NCAA Men’s D-I Hockey National Championship Game.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / April 10

Wisconsin men's hockey national championship foe revealed

Las Vegas, NV — After advancing to the national title game with a win over one former WCHA conference rival, the Wisconsin Badgers will face another familiar conference foe in the final game of the season.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / April 10

Wisconsin men's hockey hangs on to reach national title game

Las Vegas, NV — Before this season, Wisconsin men's hockey had not won an NCAA Tournament game since 2010. That year, the Wisconsin Badgers finished the season as national runner-up after advancing to the national championship game.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / April 9

Three Potential Aleksas Bieliausaks Replacements for Wisconsin Basketball

Wisconsin's road to rebuilding it's roster has become slightly clearer — and it's a daunting one. After losing rising sophomore forward Aleksas Bieliauskas,

College Hockey News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / April 9

Wisconsin vs North Dakota: Frozen Four preview

Las Vegas, NV — When the Wisconsin Badgers are the team with the fewest national titles in the Frozen Four, you know the field is loaded. Wisconsin hockey seeks its seventh national title amongst a loaded field.

John Blackwell News / WI Sports Heroics / April 10

John Blackwell fires up speculations after showing logo of Big Ten school in IG post

John Blackwell’s decision to depart the Wisconsin Badgers and enter the college basketball transfer portal is not sitting well with many people, especially Badgers supporters.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / April 8

Badgers Commits Pushing for Legacy Four-Star QB to Join Wisconsin

Wisconsin football's 2027 recruiting class, which is currently on fire by national standards, is starting to take shape. With the Badgers up to eight verbal pledges in the 2027 cycle, following the commitment of four-star tailback Kingston Allen, Wisconsin's class checks in at No.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Yardbarker / April 1

Wisconsin lands two huge in-state OL commits from Hunter, Reece Mallinger

The Wisconsin Badgers have always been known for having big, elite offensive lines, and they're undoubtedly looking to continue that tradition in the Luke Fickell era.

Oklahoma loses No. 1 RB recruit with Texas looming large

Notre Dame lands four-star RB Isaiah Rogers over Georgia, Indiana and Penn State

Likely No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza evaluates his Indiana pro day

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