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Nolan Winter's rim protection is powering Wisconsin Badgers best shot-blocking season in years

The Wisconsin Badgers are having a record-setting offensive season in 2025-26, averaging their third most points per game in program history (83.1) and their most three-pointers made per game (11).

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Wisconsin Badgers drop in Monday's Associated Press Top 25 rankings

MADISON, Wis. - A Quad-1 victory wasn't enough for the University of Wisconsin to hang on to its top-25 ranking. Although winning their third Quad-1 game in the last four outings on Sunday, the Badgers' listless 86-69 loss at Ohio State earlier in the week caused them to not being ranked in Monday's Associated Press Top 25 poll.

Greg Gard News / WI Sports Heroics / February 23

Wisconsin Badgers’ Greg Gard dishes out honest claim on Nick Boyd after PG’s ner triple-double

The No. 24 Wisconsin Badgers have not lost back-to-back games in 2026, and it remains that way after Nick Boyd and company crushed the Iowa Hawkeyes at Kohl Center in Madison on Sunday, via an 84-71 score.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / February 23

Wisconsin Badgers, QB Colton Joseph gets huge shoutout from Bucks

The Milwaukee Bucks had a special guest at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Sunday night. Among the thousands in attendance to watch the Bucks host the Toronto Raptors was none other than new Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Colton Joseph.

College Basketball News / WI Sports Heroics / February 23

Wisconsin Badgers’ Nick Boyd sends strong message after posting wild stat line against Iowa

The No. 24 Wisconsin Badgers are back to their winning ways, and they have star point guard Nick Boyd to thank a lot for it. Following an 86-69 loss on the road to the Ohio State Buckeyes, Greg Gard’s Badgers returned to Madison to host the unranked Iowa Hawkeyes at Kohl Center in Madison on Sunday.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 22

Biggest takeaways from No.24 Wisconsin Badgers' 84-71 win over Iowa

MADISON, Wis. - There's no question that the impact of Nick Boyd has changed the entire complexion of Wisconsin's offense. It's brought a little swagger to the court, too.

College Basketball News / WI Sports Heroics / February 22

Wisconsin Badgers make huge Nick Boyd declaration after beating Iowa

The No. 24 Wisconsin Badgers immediately recovered from their loss to the Ohio State Buckeyes on the road last Tuesday, as they took care of business on Sunday at home against the visiting Iowa Hawkeyes.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 22

Wisconsin Badgers keep enhancing their NCAA Tournament resume after beating Iowa

MADISON, Wis. - News and notes from No.24 Wisconsin's 84-71 win over Iowa at the Kohl Center Sunday, improving the Badgers (19-8, 11-5 Big Ten) to 10-8 in Quad 1/2 games and keeping hold of their sixth-place position in the Big Ten standings.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 22

Badgers Pushing Strong For Top Offensive Line Recruits in Wisconsin for 2027 Class

The Wisconsin Badgers brought in only one offensive line recruit in the 2026 class. Luke Fickell is pushing for more in 2027, starting with the top blockers from in-state.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Big Ten Network / February 22

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Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 22

Nick Boyd's dazzling performance leads No.24 Wisconsin Badgers over border-rival Iowa

MADISON, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin got its edge back. Called out by their head coach for playing non-aggressively in Tuesday's loss at Ohio State, No.24 Wisconsin delivered in its penultimate home game of the season with an 84-71 victory over Iowa Sunday afternoon at the Kohl Center.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 22

Brother of Breakout NBA Rookie From Wisconsin Visits Badgers For Iowa Game

The Wisconsin Badgers weren't able to land star in-state prospect Kon Knueppel a few years ago. They're trying again with his younger brother. When Iowa came to town for a Badgers home game at the Kohl Center, Wisconsin also hosted a visit for 2027 recruit Kager Knueppel.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 22

No.24 Wisconsin Badgers look for an edge against Iowa's stingy defense

Falling to 0-2 on the season as a ranked team against power-conference opponents, No.24 Wisconsin looks to rebound when it faces Iowa this afternoon at soldout Kohl Center.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / February 22

Wisconsin Badgers make historic announcement on Michigan clash

Kohl Center in Madison was absolutely packed during Saturday’s game between the Wisconsin Badgers and the Michigan Wolverines. Although Wisconsin hockey ultimately suffered a 3-1 loss to the visiting Wolverines, the Badgers still got tremendous support from their fans.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / February 21

Badgers’ Jones set to fill open bench role following recent injury news

The Wisconsin Badgers will be moving forward without a key bench player for the foreseeable future after new injury news was revealed. Sophomore guard Jack Janicki will be out for potentially the remainder of the Badgers’ season after receiving surgery on his wrist.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 21

Wisconsin Badgers Have a Final Four-Caliber Offense This Season, According to Analytics

The Wisconsin Badgers offense this season isn't just hot. It's good enough to get them deep into the NCAA Tournament, if their defense can keep up. According to the analytics over at Ken Pom, this Badgers offense is Final Four worthy.

Luke Fickell News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 21

Only One Coach Is Under More Pressure Than Luke Fickell and Wisconsin Badgers in 2026

Despite some late-season success and a productive offseason, Luke Fickell remains firmly on the hot seat entering the 2026 season. His first three years with the Wisconsin Badgers haven't met the high expectations he came in with, and few other coaches in the country will be under as much pressure as he is this fall.

Greg Gard News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 21

Badgers coach Greg Gard travels to see top 2027 Wisconsin target

An extra day of prep allowed University of Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard to give an in-person scout to one of his top recruiting prospects in the 2027 recruiting class.

Greg Gard News / WI Sports Heroics / February 21

Wisconsin Badgers’ Greg Gard provides unfortunate player update before Iowa clash

The No. 24 Wisconsin Badgers missed the services of one of the players on their regular rotation during Tuesday’s loss to the Ohio State Buckeyes on the road at the Value City Arena in Columbus.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / February 21

Wisconsin Badgers’ sends incredibly strong statement on playing for the school

The Wisconsin Badgers are not the only college basketball team star guard Nick Boyd has played for, but it seems that he’s found his real home with them.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / February 20

Wisconsin men's hockey earns massive resume-boosting win

Entering the weekend barely on the right side of the NCAA Tournament bubble, the Wisconsin Badgers men's hockey team was faced with a tremendous challenge, but even greater opportunity.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Larry Brown Sports / February 20

Students at Wisconsin went nuts celebrating Hilary Knight's Olympic goal

In a packed watch party at UW-Madison’s Union South, fans and students erupted in wild celebration as Badgers legend Hilary Knight scored a dramatic game-tying goal for Team USA in the women’s hockey gold-medal game against Canada at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.