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Former Wisconsin Badgers player involved in college basketball point-shaving scandal

The Wisconsin Badgers dismissed Temple transfer Elijah Gray from the team just days away from the start of the 2025-26 season. In a release, a UW spokesperson

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Wisconsin's two road wins set the Badgers up for a potential January run

It's impressive how one game can change a team's mental psyche and how one week of games can change how a team is viewed from the outside world. Welcome to the 2025-26 Wisconsin basketball team.

John Blackwell News / WI Sports Heroics / January 14

Wisconsin Badgers’ John Blackwell shares wordless post after heroic shot against Minnesota

The Wisconsin Badgers are among the talk of the college basketball world of late, largely because of a pair of wild victories. After taking down the No.

Joe Brunner News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / January 14

Badgers starting offensive lineman transfers to Indiana to reunite with former Wisconsin OL coach

When Wisconsin Badgers redshirt junior offensive lineman Joe Brunner walked with his teammates on Senior Day, the thought was that he might leave the program early for the NFL Draft.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / January 14

Wisconsin Badgers land exciting Minnesota transfer wide receiver Malachi Coleman

The Wisconsin Badgers have added another wide receiver to the roster after landing a former top ranked four-star recruit from the state of Nebraska. Former four-star Lincoln East (NE) wide receiver Malachi Coleman announced his commitment to Wisconsin out of the transfer portal.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / January 13

Key takeaways from Wisconsin Badgers' last-second 78-75 win over Minnesota

The Wisconsin Badgers notched their third straight victory in gutsy fashion. A team that had its toughness questioned early in the season watched as the Golden Gophers knocked down a game-tying three-pointer in the final seconds -- just after junior Nolan Winter missed a pair of potential game-clinching free throws -- but they didn't give up.

College Basketball News / WI Sports Heroics / January 13

Wisconsin Badgers extend winning streak following thrilling 78-75 Minnesota clash

The Wisconsin Badgers have improved to 4-2 in Big Ten Conference play after defeating the Minnesota Golden Gophers behind a wild John Blackwell shot. Wisconsin entered the game as victors in the past two Big Ten challenges against UCLA and #2 Michigan.

John Blackwell News / WI Sports Heroics / January 14

Wisconsin Badgers’ John Blackwell puts Minnesota to sleep with crazy buzzer-beater

The Wisconsin Badgers gave their fans another thriller of a game. After stunning the No. 2 Michigan Wolverines last Saturday in Ann Arbor, Wisconsin basketball stunned another team on Tuesday, this time it’s the Minnesota Golden Gophers.

Watch: Wisconsin at Minnesota | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Basketball | 01/13/2026

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / January 13

Wisconsin Badgers' former starting running back commits to LSU in transfer portal

The Wisconsin Badgers thought Dilin Jones would be the future of their running back room after showing plenty of upside during his first two years in Madison.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / January 13

Wisconsin Badgers transfer portal departures pale in comparison to other teams' losses

It's been tough for Wisconsin fans to see some of their favorite Badgers players depart in the transfer portal. It can feel like a mass exodus, seeing name after name enter the portal and later commit to other schools.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / January 13

Wisconsin Badgers jump back up in NCAA Tournament bracketology after win at Michigan

The Wisconsin Badgers upset win over undefeated Michigan on Saturday will have ripple effects over the rest of the year. It completely turned around the team's NCAA Tournament hopes as one of the most impressive wins in college basketball this season.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / January 13

Wisconsin's Braeden Carrington doesn't worry about minutes, only his production for the Badgers

MADISON, Wis. - Braeden Carrington has played enough college basketball to know that things can't be taken personally. That doesn't mean comments don't stick with him a little bit.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / January 13

Wisconsin Badgers land key special teams starter out of the transfer portal

The University of Wisconsin has found a new best friend for specialist Sean West. Following the graduation of long snapper Nick Levy, the Badgers hosted, offered, landed a commitment, and signed from former Toledo long snapper James Roe on Tuesday.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / January 12

This stat proves Wisconsin is the Top 5 killer no one’s talking about

The Wisconsin Badgers pulled off one of the 2025-26 college basketball season’s biggest stunners thus far when Greg Gard’s team took down the No. 2 Michigan

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / January 12

Wisconsin Badgers see promising former four-star prospect enter the transfer portal

MADISON, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin has aggressively targeted and landed experienced power-conference cornerbacks in the portal, helping rebuild depth and competition at the position.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / January 12

Wisconsin Badgers add a Gopher transfer to fill an important position of need

MADISON, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin's rebuild of its offense continued with a familiar face to the Badgers coaching staff. Having competed against the Badgers at two different Big Ten school, former Minnesota receiver Malachi Coleman decided to transfer to Wisconsin for the upcoming 2026 season with two seasons of eligibility remaining.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Big Ten Network / January 10