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With the transfer portal not officially open for two more weeks and plenty of players just beginning to trickle in, we don't know who exactly Wisconsin basketball needs to recruit this offseason.

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Wisconsin Football Loses Critical Recruiting Staffer to Iowa State

With official visit season around the corner, Wisconsin football is down a key member of its recruiting staff. Wisconsin's former director of on-campus recruiting Taylor Ewald has reportedly accepted the same position at Iowa State, leaving the gig vacant in Madison.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 23

Wisconsin Football in Bottom Half of Big Ten in Key 2026 Metric

There's no shortage of metrics and numbers to evaluate college football programs across America ahead of the 2026 season. And until these teams take the field in late August, we have no way of assessing how accurate those barometers are.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / March 23

Badgers claim Gold Medal, back-to-back National Championships weeks apart

The Wisconsin Badgers are officially women’s ice hockey National Champions in back-to-back seasons after defeating the Ohio State Buckeyes. The Badgers are the champions again and the program now has five titles since 2019 and nine total titles, which is the most in the country.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / March 23

Wisconsin Badgers hockey star Lacy Eden makes history

The Wisconsin Badgers women’s hockey team is once again the ruler of college hockey. On Sunday, Lacey Eden and the Badgers defeated the Ohio State Buckeyes

College Hockey News / Daily Faceoff / March 23

Wisconsin beats Ohio State to win second consecutive NCAA women’s hockey championship

A fitting way to end an incredible season. Thanks to a late goal from senior Claire Enright, the Wisconsin Badgers beat the Ohio State Buckeyes, 3-2, to win the 2026 NCAA Women’s D-I Championship.

College Basketball News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 22

Three Early Transfer Portal Targets That Make Sense For Wisconsin

The NCAA transfer portal officially opens for basketball on April 7 and runs through April 21. For all intents and purposes, however, the portal is already in full swing.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / March 22

Wisconsin Badgers: New NCAA trial rule change could end controversial suspensions

A proposed NCAA trial rule could change how the Wisconsin Badgers’ football team and other programs approach playing defense. The dreaded targeting penalty has long been considered one of the worst to be served on the football field due to the consequences that the penalty carries.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / March 22

Badgers continue pursuit of highly touted 2027 Minnesota Linebacker

The Wisconsin Badgers’ staff has continued to focus on recruiting the 2027 class at the moment and a certain defender has become a priority. 2027 Shakopee (MN) linebacker Blake Betton has been connected to Wisconsin for quite some time now as one of the longest standing Badgers’ recruiting interests in the class.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 22

How to watch Wisconsin Badgers vs Ohio State women's hockey national championship

University Park, PA — At the end of every NCAA Tournament since 2019, Ohio State or Wisconsin women's hockey have finished the season as champions. In every national title game since 2023, the Wisconsin Badgers and Ohio State Buckeyes have gone head-to-head for the crown.

Nolan Winter News / WI Sports Heroics / March 22

Wisconsin Badgers’ Nolan Winter speaks out on his future after shocking 2026 March Madness exit

The Wisconsin Badgers’ 2025-26 college basketball season ended with a loud thud. Amid big hopes for the fifth-seed Badgers to go on a deep run in the 2026 edition of March Madness, they instead packed their bags early for home after getting stunned in the first round of the NCAA Tournament by the No.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 22

How to watch Wisconsin men's hockey NCAA Tournament selection show

Madison, WI — It took until the final day before the selection show to be sure, but the Wisconsin Badgers men's hockey team is headed back to the NCAA Tournament for the 28th time in program history, and the second time in three seasons under head coach Mike Hastings.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 21

Wisconsin women's hockey captain wins national player of the year

University Park, PA — Caroline Harvey has won a pair of national titles, an Olympic Gold Medal, and was MVP of the 2026 Olympic Games. Now, she has added yet another trophy to the case, taking home the 2026 Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 21

Five players the Wisconsin Badgers must retain for the 2026-27 season

The University of Wisconsin has been thrust into the offseason quicker than it anticipated. The Badgers felt they had a team that was ascending at the right time, winning 15 of their last 20 games and coming off a successful Big Ten Tournament.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / March 21

Wisconsin Badgers remain favorites to land dominant 2027 offensive tackle

With the Spring season ramping up, the Wisconsin Badgers have continued to work with top recruiting targets in the 2027 class. Wisconsin has been taking

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 21

Wisconsin Target Reilly Newman Moves Official Visit to Badgers' Monster Recruiting Weekend

The momentum surrounding the Wisconsin Badgers’ 2027 class is officially building. Luke Fickell and his staff are quietly building an important recruiting weekend for the end of May, and the guest list just added some serious size.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 21

Wisconsin Badgers win Frozen Four thriller, reach title game

University Park, PA — It was not the start the Wisconsin Badgers wanted, giving up two goals on costly penalties in the first period, but it finished the way Wisconsin women's hockey hoped it could when playing what felt like a true road game against the Penn State Nittany Lions on PSU's home ice.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 20

Wisconsin women's hockey forward joins elite 100-goal club

University Park, PA — On September 22nd 2022, Wisconsin women's hockey forward Kirsten Simms scored her first-career goal against the Penn State Nittany Lions in a series at PSU's Pegula Ice Arena during the first weekend of what would become a wildly impressive collegiate career.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 20