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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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Watch: Wisconsin at Michigan | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Women's Basketball | 01/11/2026

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.

College Basketball News / WI Sports Heroics / January 10

Wisconsin Badgers’ QB Colton Joseph had 3 words after Michigan basketball upset loss

Down goes the No. 2 Michigan Wolverines, as the unranked Wisconsin Badgers pulled off a stunning 91-88 win at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor on Saturday. Wisconsin basketball defeated its highest-ranked opponent in the regular season since 2019, coincidentally against Michigan at home.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Big Ten Network / January 10

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Wisconsin Badgers land transfer portal edge rusher who ranked Top 25 in 2025 recruiting class

The Wisconsin Badgers are building out their depth at the edge rusher position with a productive week in the winter transfer portal window so far. Six days after adding former Arkansas and Florida defensive end Justus Boone, Luke Fickell brought in another edge player with a little more youth and plenty of upside.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / January 10

Winning big games away from home is nothing new for the Wisconsin Badgers

Team and individual notes from Wisconsin's 91-88 win over No.2 Michigan at the Crisler Center Saturday, giving the Badgers (11-5, 3-2 Big Ten) their first victory over an AP Top-25 team this season Wisconsin tallied its 16th win over an AP top-10 team under Greg Gard and ninth top-5 win.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / January 10

Wisconsin Badgers win over No. 2 Michigan is biggest upset of college basketball season so far

It's hard to overstate how huge the Wisconsin Badgers win over the No. 2 Michigan Wolverines was Sunday afternoon. The win might have saved the Badgers season and NCAA tournament hopes, but moreover, it was the biggest upset of the college basketball season so far.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / January 10

Wisconsin Badgers saved their season with shocking upset win over No. 2 Michigan

Bracketologists have had the Wisconsin Badgers out of the NCAA Tournament for weeks. Greg Gard's squad had played themselves out of the hypothetical field of 68, getting battered by teams like BYU, TCU and Nebraska and failing to accumulate a strong non-conference victory.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / January 10

Wisconsin Badgers land massive commitment from 2027 four-star TE Korz Loken

The Wisconsin Badgers have picked up a tremendous commitment from within the state, adding to the growing 2027 recruiting class. 2027 four-star Iola-Scandinavia (WI) tight end Korz Loken announced his commitment to the Badgers during the Navy All-American Bowl.

Watch: Wisconsin at Michigan | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Men's Basketball | 01/10/2026

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.