Wisconsin Badgers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Badgers GM Says This Incoming Transfer Will 'Open a Lot of Doors' in Recruiting

All told — and despite losing superstar shooting guard John Blackwell to Duke — Wisconsin basketball had a pretty solid offseason. The Badgers nabbed three transfers, two international recruits and one high school senior, filling six of the seven empty spots on the 2026-27 roster thus far.

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Badgers GM Marc VandeWettering Explains Wisconsin's Approach in Transfer Portal

The Badgers' offseason isn't quite wrapped up — they still have one more spot to fill on the 2026-27 roster. Still, the meat of Wisconsin's squad appears to be in place between a starting five that's potentially already nailed down and a myriad of incoming freshmen.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 18

Badgers Extend First Offer to Fast-Rising Sophomore Who Could Explode Onto National Scene

Relationships are such a critical part of the ever-changing and inexact science that is high school recruiting, and Wisconsin basketball just started what it hopes is a long and fruitful one with a prospect dripping with potential.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 18

Three Reasons Wisconsin's QB Room is Primed to Bounce Back This Fall

With spring practice in the books, we've got a pretty good idea of how the Wisconsin football team looks with summer workouts on the horizon. Of course, there's still the entirety of fall camp in August, but after the first round of offseason practices, we know a lot more about each position group than we did this winter.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 17

Badgers Dip Into Texas to Offer Two Intriguing Blue-Chip Prospects

Wisconsin football is in the heat of battle constructing its 2027 class, with official visit season on the horizon and a good core of commits already in place.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 16

Wisconsin Football Commit With Blazing Speed Breaks California Track Record

Wisconsin football's secondary was a problem in 2025, and the Badgers have an almost completely re-made cornerback room this fall as it tries to mitigate that issue.

College Basketball News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 16

Will Garlock Discloses The Critical Skill He's Working On This Offseason

For the multitude of questions swirling around head coach Greg Gard's squad, Wisconsin's frontcourt heading into the 2026-27 campaign looks extremely promising.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 16

Ranking Every Wisconsin Football Home Game by Primetime Potential

In college football, schedule "releases" don't carry the same weight as in other sports, for many reasons. Oftentimes, programs and fanbases have known about particular out-of-conference matchups since they were announced years and years prior.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 15

Wisconsin Football, Basketball Both Among Big Ten's Elite in Attendance Despite Down Seasons

Despite fielding a football team that just had its worst season since George H. W. Bush was in office and a basketball team that hasn't made it out of the first weekend of March Madness since 2016, Badger nation remained extremely faithful throughout the 2025-26 campaigns for both programs.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 15

National Media Continues to Disrespect Wisconsin in Updated Offseason Rankings

Add CBS Sports to the growing list national outlets that are decidedly low on Wisconsin football heading into the 2026 season. In the website's updated full 1-through-138 offseason rankings, the Badgers check in at a dismal 61st nationally and 15th in the Big Ten.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 15

Former Badgers Star Nick Boyd Turns Heads at NBA Combine

Despite a tremendous season in which he averaged 20.7 points, 3.8 rebounds and 4.3 assists, Nick Boyd's praise on the national scale was modest, at best.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 15

Former Wisconsin Basketball Star Joins Lamont Paris at South Carolina

Nearly a decade after leading the Badgers to back-to-back Final Fours and a historic upset over undefeated Kentucky, Sam Dekker is officially trading his jersey for a whistle.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 14

Ranking Each Position on Wisconsin's Defense by Confidence Post-Spring

Spring practice is in the books for the Badgers, and the long grind of summer workouts awaits before they'll take the field again in August for fall camp.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 14

Three Takeaways from Wisconsin's Latest Commitment: The Next Cooper Catalano?

The Badgers added to their robust haul in the 2027 recruiting class Wednesday night by flipping former Iowa State commit Keaton Wollan. The in-state linebacker from Amery, Wisconsin is the ninth player from the Dairy State to pledge to the Badgers in the cycle.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 13

New Badgers Big Man Isaac Riddle Dropped His Latest Highlight Tape — Here's What Stands Out

Isaac Riddle, the latest addition to Wisconsin basketball's 2026-27 roster and the 14th player in tow for next season, is generally considered to be more of a developmental, long-term prospect who figures to contribute down the line.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 12

Wisconsin Toe-to-Toe With Elite Programs for Coveted DL Prospect

Wisconsin football continues to make itself a finalist for top prospect after top prospect. The same day blazing fast Georgia cornerback Jett Watson included the Badgers in his top group, a heavily sought-after defender listed Wisconsin as one of his top five schools as well.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 12

Three Takeaways from Wisconsin Basketball's 2026-27 Opponent Reveal

Wisconsin basketball is still in the process of building its schedule for 2026-27, but after a flurry of announcements, it's rapidly coming together. Tuesday, the Badgers announced an out-of-conference tilt with Auburn in Nashville on Dec.

John Blackwell News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 12

Thrust Into National Spotlight, John Blackwell Still Has Love For Wisconsin

Life is a little different for former Wisconsin basketball star John Blackwell right now. The shooting guard spent three memorable years in Madison, and

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 12

Wisconsin Provides Details in the Search for Its Next Athletic Director

The University of Wisconsin has officially turned the page, formally launching a national search for its next Director of Athletics. In a move that signals a coordinated transition of power, the search is being led by incoming Interim Chancellor Eric Wilcots.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 11

Badgers Close to Landing Blazing Fast Cornerback From the Deep South

Wisconsin football boasts one of the hottest recruiting departments in the country in the class of 2027, with the Badgers' current crop of signees ranking inside the top 25 nationally on both 247Sports and On3/Rivals.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 11

From Death Row to Cakewalk — Wisconsin Football Could Have the Big Ten's Easiest Schedule in 2026

From murderers' row to a cakewalk? Wisconsin football had arguably the toughest schedule in the nation last season. It faced four teams that competed in the College Football Playoff, all on the road.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 11

Eric Mateos, Badgers Crack Final Four for Another Top OL Prospect

New Wisconsin offensive line Eric Mateos coach continues to prove he's not messing around on the recruiting trail. Sure, he just lost out on a top target,

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 11

Wisconsin Can't Capitalize on Recruiting Momentum to Land 4-star OT

The Wisconsin football team is off to a blistering start, building its 2027 class. While a majority of the twelve committed players are Wisconsin natives, they are also in deep with some top-ranked regional recruits as well.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / April 21

Duke scores biggest 2026 transfer portal win with John Blackwell news

Duke Blue Devils head coach Jon Scheyer won't be running short on backcourt playmakers next season.

Cayden Boozer returning to Duke for sophomore season

Patrick Ngongba II returning to Duke for junior season

Mark Pope might be under even more pressure with Billy Donovan's decision

Steven Pearl, Auburn land intriguing sharpshooter via transfer portal

Georgia Tech lands All-Mountain West transfer Colby Garland

Luke Fickell News / Yardbarker / April 1

Wisconsin lands two huge in-state OL commits from Hunter, Reece Mallinger

The Wisconsin Badgers have always been known for having big, elite offensive lines, and they're undoubtedly looking to continue that tradition in the Luke Fickell era.

Oklahoma loses No. 1 RB recruit with Texas looming large

Notre Dame lands four-star RB Isaiah Rogers over Georgia, Indiana and Penn State

Likely No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza evaluates his Indiana pro day

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