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Best and worst potential March Madness matchups for Wisconsin basketball

Selection Sunday is nearly upon us, and with it, at long last, an official March Madness bracket. Wisconsin has proven to be both outside the nation's truly elite teams but also capable of playing with — and beating — any of them.

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What does a successful NCAA Tournament look like for Wisconsin Basketball?

By every measure, it's been a successful regular season for Wisconsin basketball. Picked to finish seventh in the Big Ten in the preseason media poll, the Badgers once again surpassed outside expectations.

Nolan Winter News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 14

Final update given on Nolan Winter's availability for Wisconsin Badgers' semifinal game against Michigan

CHICAGO -- The Wisconsin Badgers will once again be without the services of star center Nolan Winter, who'll be sidelined for Saturday's Big Ten Tournament semifinals game against Michigan.

Badgers’ Bracketology: What is at stake for Wisconsin against strong Michigan Wolverines?

The Wisconsin Badgers are in the middle of a solid Big Ten Conference Tournament run but the NCAA Tournament still looms for the program. The 2025-26 season has been an interesting one for Wisconsin between the highs of back-to-back ranked wins over Michigan State and Illinois, to the lows of ugly losses to TCU and Villanova.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 13

The Wisconsin Badgers answered a massive lingering question mark in win over Illinois

CHICAGO -- The Wisconsin Badgers have proved a lot since the calendar flipped to 2026. They defeated four teams ranked in the Top 15 of the AP Poll, with three of those victories coming on the road.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 13

Wisconsin Badgers early struggles, big-game comebacks fueling Big Ten Tournament run

CHICAGO -- It would have been easy to write off the Wisconsin Badgers on Saturday afternoon. They were without starting center Nolan Winter and key bench piece Jack Janicki, facing off against a physically dominant Illinois team that had been plagued by injuries when the two teams met for the first time in February.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 13

One simple switch helped Wisconsin Badgers knock off Illinois in the Big Ten Tournament

CHICAGO - This looked like a nightmare matchup on paper for the Nolan Winter-less Badgers, and it was through the first 30+ minutes. Wisconsin had won its last two games with Winter on the bench nursing his left ankle injury, but the Badgers weren't winning on the boards.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 13

Could this Wisconsin Badgers QB rise up the depth chart in spring ball?

Wisconsin football's spring practices are scheduled to kick off on March 19. With dozens of incoming transfers, a handful of new position coaches and a new starting quarterback once again, there'll be no shortage of intrigue when the Badgers hit the practice field.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Yardbarker / March 13

No. 23 Wisconsin raises ceiling with overtime Big Ten quarterfinal win over No. 9 Illinois

The Wisconsin Badgers reminded college basketball what they're capable of on Friday.

Florida's SEC tournament quarterfinal win should frighten rest of NCAA tourney field

Pitt's decision to retain Jeff Capel is complicated, puts pressure on offseason plan

Big 12 is already getting rid of its controversial LED glass court

The 'Active NCAA Tournament appearance streak leaders' quiz

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 13

Wisconsin women's hockey learns NCAA Tournament opponent

Madison, WI — Because Wisconsin women's hockey earned the No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament, Wisconsin had to wait a few days to find out exactly which team it would be playing in this year's regional final.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 13

Wisconsin Football well-positioned for consensus top-100 prospect

Official visit season in college football is a few short months away, and Wisconsin is busy gearing up for one of the most crucial stretches in the recruiting calendar.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 13

Badger men's hockey suffers 2nd-worst home playoff loss ever

Madison, WI — Fans inside the Kohl Center hoping to see a different result when the Wisconsin Badgers again met the Ohio State Buckeyes in the Big Ten Tournament left the building sorely disappointed on Wednesday night.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 13

Wisconsin football adds another DL prospect to loaded official visit weekend

Official visit season is just around the corner for college football. It's a time where programs pull out all the stops in hopes of landing the commitment from some of their top targets.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 13

Wisconsin football receives optimistic early win total from FanDuel

There's nothing like context-free win totals released over five months before the season starts to spark outrage and sow divide amongst a fan base. Yes, initial win totals for the 2026 college football season released in March, before most teams have even hit the field for spring practices, are unquestionably premature.

Nolan Winter News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 13

Wisconsin Badgers update Nolan Winter's status before Big Ten Tournament Quarterfinals

CHICAGO - Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard joked with reporters that he's not a doctor, nor does he pretend to be, which is why he's leaving the decision of when Badgers star junior center Nolan Winter is able to rejoin the starting rotation.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 13

Here's how the Wisconsin Badgers have prepared to play Illinois on quick turnaround

CHICAGO -- The Wisconsin Badgers snuck away with a victory in their first game of the Big Ten Tournament, holding off Washington 85-82 on Thursday afternoon.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / March 12

Wisconsin Badgers’ starting forward may continue to miss time during B1G Tournament run

The Wisconsin Badgers have successfully advanced to the next round of the Big Ten Conference Tournament despite being down a key player. Wisconsin faced the Washington Huskies at the United Center in Chicago after watching the first two rounds of the tournament from the sidelines.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 12

Biggest takeaways from Wisconsin Badgers' 85-82 win over Washington in the Big Ten Tournament

CHICAGO - The University of Wisconsin became known as the comeback kids as they stockpiled Big Ten conference wins over the last three months. Over a third of its 14 Big Ten wins was Wisconsin erasing a deficit of at least 10 points, including a pair of marquee victories at No.2 Michigan and No.8 Illinois.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 12

More playing time for young forwards now may make the Wisconsin Badgers better when Nolan Winter is back

CHICAGO -- Nolan Winter, the Badgers' starting center and leading rebounder, has been absent for Wisconsin's last two games, but you wouldn't be able to tell simply by looking at the final score.

John Blackwell News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 12

John Blackwell breaks a Wisconsin All-American's scoring record in the Badgers' Big Ten Tournament win

CHICAGO - News and notes from Wisconsin's 85-82 victory over Washington, improving the Badgers to 23-9 overall and putting them in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals for the 26th time in 28 Big Ten Tournament appearances.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Big Ten Network / March 12

Watch: Washington vs. Wisconsin | HIGHLIGHTS | 2026 Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament | 03/12/26

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / March 10

Badgers volleyball secures 6th 2026 recruit for upcoming season

The Wisconsin Badgers volleyball team has a strong 2026 recruiting class coming in. Currently committed to joining the University as freshmen next year

Newest Badgers’ 2027 class commitment Isaac Miller offers extreme upside

The Badgers continue to dominate the Wisconsin recruiting scene in the 2027 cycle with a commitment from a widely regarded defender. Catholic Memorial (WI) edge rusher Isaac Miller announced his commitment to the Badgers on March 5th after months of contact with the program.