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Why the Evolution of These Wisconsin Forwards is Key to Unlocking the Badgers' Offense

After a flurry of transfer portal signings, Wisconsin basketball may have its starting five locked up for the 2026-27 season. But two forwards expected to come off the bench, rising sophomore Will Garlock and rising senior Victory Onuetu, could be the key for taking the Badgers' offense from good to great.

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Top-100 Target Cameron Wagner Sets Official Visit to Wisconsin

Cameron Wagner, a highly coveted four-star offensive tackle from St. Joseph-Ogden (IL), has officially narrowed his recruitment down to four schools. According to his announcement on X, the Wisconsin Badgers have made the cut alongside Notre Dame, Oregon, and Illinois.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / April 19

Eric Mateos Takes Subtle Dig at Badgers' Past Air Raid Offense

It's only been a few months and one media availability, but Wisconsin football's new offensive line coach Eric Mateos appears to be unequivocally the right man for the job.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / April 19

Wisconsin Basketball May Have Its Starting Five For The 2026-27 Season

It never ceases to amaze how quickly things change in the transfer portal. Just four days ago, Wisconsin basketball was without a transfer addition and had six open spots to fill on its roster, two weeks into the portal being open .

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / April 18

Badgers Land Biggest Transfer Yet With Dynamic, Sharpshooting Wing

George Washington's Trey Autry and Hofstra's Victory Onuetu were the appetizers. Wisconsin basketball has now landed its main course in the transfer portal, or at least one of them.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / April 18

Blue-Chip SEC Guard With Wisconsin Ties Hits Transfer Portal

A former four-star recruit from Wisconsin is back on the open market. Milwaukee native Davion Hannah, who spurned the Badgers and committed to Alabama out of high school, is available once again via the transfer portal.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / April 18

Badgers Add Rim-Protecting Big Man for Second Transfer Portal Addition

Wisconsin basketball's roster reload is full steam ahead. Just two days after landing their first transfer portal addition in former George Washington guard Trey Autry, the Badgers added their second portal player with a commitment from former Hofstra forward Victory Onuetu.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / April 17

Former Wisconsin Forward Aleksas Bieliauskas Transfers to SEC Program

Wisconsin's biggest transfer portal departure yet, Aleksas Bieliauskas, has found a new home a little over a week after bidding Madison farewell. Bieliauskas has committed to play for South Carolina, according to a report from Jonathan Givony of DraftExpress.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / April 17

Ranking the Most NFL-Ready Wisconsin Prospects

Despite Wisconsin football's dismal 2025 season, the Badgers are primed to send a few players into the NFL shortly. Yes, the Badgers are staring down their

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / April 17

Interim AD Marcus Sedberry Does Little to Ease Badgers Fans' Concerns

At the drop of a hat, Wisconsin's athletic department was thrown into turmoil overnight. Chris McIntosh's departure after five years in Madison leaves the athletic director role empty, at a time where the UW-Madison Chancellor and UW Systems President gigs are also vacant.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / April 17

Badgers Neck-and-Neck with National Powerhouses for Four-Star OT Cameron Wagner

Wisconsin football is already off to a superb start in the class of 2027, especially in the offensive trenches. New offensive line coach Eric Mateos is looking to take the class to new heights, as he's cracked the top four for another elite prospect.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / April 17

Wisconsin Mr. Basketball Zavier Zens Commits to Illini Over Badgers

After initially committing to Northern Iowa, the Wisconsin Lutheran standout reopened his recruitment when the Panthers' head coach Ben Jacobson left for the head coaching vacancy at Utah State.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / April 16

Wisconsin OLBs Coach Matt Mitchell Names His Two Best Pass-Rushers

Wisconsin football is coming off its worst season in the Luke Fickell era. However, it's also coming off its best season rushing the passer in the Fickell era as well.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / April 16

Barry Alvarez Caught Off Guard by Chris McIntosh Departure: 'That's His Business'

In a seismic shakeup at the top of the Wisconsin athletics department, athletic director Chris McIntosh recently announced his departure from the role to join the Big Ten conference in an administrative capacity.

Luke Fickell News / College Football Talk / April 15

Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell says ‘it’s not easy to lose a friend’ after McIntosh’s exit

McIntosh, who had been Wisconsin’s athletic director since 2021, hired Fickell and continued to back him as the Badgers went 9-15 over the last two seasons.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / April 15

Former Wisconsin Badgers Forward Lands at Elite Mid-Major Program

Wisconsin's first outgoing transfer is the first former Badger hooper to find a new home. Wisconsin sophomore Jack Robison, who entered the transfer portal

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / April 15

Wisconsin Basketball Closing in on Big-Time Addition for 2026-27

Wisconsin basketball is closing in on its fourth commitment in the 2026 recruiting class. While his recruitment is far from wrapped up, in-state prospect Zavier Zens is high on his hometown Badgers and officially has Wisconsin in his top three schools after he de-committed from Northern Iowa in late March.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / April 15

Three Underrated Wisconsin Prospects Who Deserve NFL Draft Consideration

Wisconsin football is going to be poorly represented at the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, and we've known that for quite some time. Unsurprisingly, the Badgers' worst team since the early 1990s didn't produce much NFL talent when all was said and done.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / April 14

Wisconsin Basketball's Biggest Remaining Needs With Austin Rapp Re-Signed

An enormous piece of Wisconsin basketball's offseason roster puzzle was locked in when rising junior forward Austin Rapp, a sharpshooting Australian with two years of eligibility remaining, announced his return to Madison.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / April 14

Wisconsin Badgers hosting a four-star transfer portal wing on Wednesday

MADISON, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin is starting to make strides to fill out its 2026-27 roster. After hosting top 2026 in-state target Zavier Zens and 2027 top-50 prospect Donovan Davis on Monday, Wisconsin will host former Miami (OH) senior shooting forward Eian Elmer on Wednesday.