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Wisconsin Basketball: Intriguing Final 2025-26 Roster Spot Potentially Filled

With a projection set for the Wisconsin basketball program, the final roster spot heading into next season for the Badgers could be filled. Wisconsin has been working to finalize the roster and scholarships before truly putting a foot on the gas when it comes to preparing for the upcoming season.

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Former Badgers running back dies at 20

White transferred from the program this offseason. The Wisconsin Badgers community faced some tragic news last week, as former running back Nate White passed away late Tuesday night/early Wednesday morning.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / June 30

3 upperclassmen slated as Wisconsin Badgers representatives for 2025 Big Ten football media days

Three upperclassmen will represent the University of Wisconsin football program next month in Las Vegas. The Big Ten Conference announced Monday which players will attend its annual football media plays, which will be held July 22-24.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / June 30

What 4-star RB Amari Latimer brings to the Badgers 2026 recruiting class

The Badgers landed their biggest recruit in the Class of 2026 over the weekend. The Wisconsin Badgers got their biggest commitment yet, as four-star running back Amari Latimer verbally pledged to the program over the weekend after a long month.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / June 29

The state of Wisconsin has 5 four-star recruits in the Class of 2027

The Badgers could be a big player in the state in the Class of 2027. In the new era of college basketball, the Wisconsin Badgers have primarily focused on the transfer portal, looking for ready-now players that fit their needs.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / June 29

How the Wisconsin Badgers's 2026 class are in the Top 25 of the nation after recent 4-star commitments

The University of Wisconsin football program is a Top-40 program by three major recruiting outlets in the 2026 class, but look closer at this one key category, and they're a Top-25 school.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / June 29

Wisconsin Football Commitment Watch: Strong 2026 Three-Star DB Next Possible Domino to Fall

With big-time recruits Jayden Petit and Amari Latimer secured by the Wisconsin football staff, a top remaining defensive back could be next. Nick Reddish, a 2026 three-star defensive back, is a talented North Carolina native who has been closely tied to the Badgers over the past few months.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / June 28

Badgers land top target in 2026 class, second blue-chip prospect in cycle

The Badgers finally got the running back they’ve been coveting in the 2026 class. The Wisconsin Badgers have secured a commitment from 2026 four-star running back Amari Latimer, he announced on Instagram Saturday.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / June 28

Wisconsin Football Lands Massive 2026 Priority Target Amari Latimer

After months of work was put into recruiting, the Wisconsin football staff has landed arguably the top player on the 2026 board. Amari Latimer, a composite four-star running back, has announced his commitment to the Wisconsin football program.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / June 28

Wisconsin Football: Top Priority 2026 RB Books Big Commitment Decision Date

The top remaining Wisconsin football target in the 2026 recruiting class has revealed a commitment time scheduled just hours away. Amari Latimer, a 2026 three-star running back from Sandy Creek, Georgia, announced on social media that he would commit to a collegiate program on Saturday night, June 28th.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / June 27

Wisconsin Basketball Staff Offers Strong Rising 2027 In-State Forward

The Wisconsin basketball staff has finally extended an offer to a 2027 recruit who has impressed across multiple different environments as of late. Jack Kohnen, a 2027 three-star small forward, is currently the fourth ranked recruit in the state of Wisconsin in the 2027 recruiting cycle.

Badgers host Cincinnati commit on surprise official visit

Wisconsin is looking to add a jumbo outside linebacker to their 2026 class. The Wisconsin Badgers haven’t seen the best success at the outside linebacker position in their 2026 class, missing out on four-stars McHale Blade and Jackson Ford, and three-star Ben Duncum.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / June 27

Top two Badgers OLB targets commit to Penn State, Kentucky

Wisconsin missed out on both of its outside linebacker targets this week. The Wisconsin Badgers were dealt a couple of blows this week, as both of their top outside linebacker targets committed elsewhere.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / June 27

4 takeaways from Wisconsin football's 2025 Squat Fest

MADISON, Wis. — Squat Fest is a culmination of weeks of summer conditioning for the University of Wisconsin football program, but most of those players will receive a nice little reprieve shortly.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / June 27

Wisconsin Badgers miss on 4-star edge rusher to Big Ten rival

The University of Wisconsin football staff will need to continue looking for other recruits to fill a need at outside linebacker for the 2026 class. Jackson Samuels Ford, a consensus four-star recruit who took an official visit to Wisconsin the weekend of May 29-June 1, announced Friday his commitment to Penn State.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / June 26

Wisconsin Basketball: 2027 In-State SF Earns Big Scholarship Offer

The Wisconsin basketball staff recently held a skills camp and had a top 2027 in-state recruit on campus who has now earned a scholarship. Deuce McDuffie, a 2027 small forward, is a talented scorer for Rufus King High School in Milwaukee who has opened plenty of eyes.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / June 26

4 takeaways about 2026 4-star wide receiver committing to Wisconsin Badgers

Another Southwest Florida standout plans to play for the University of Wisconsin football program. Jayden Petit, the latest Wisconsin commit, shined at Naples First Baptist Academy and will now play for former Badgers walk-on turned captain Chris Maragos at Naples St.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / June 26

Wisconsin Badgers land 4-star, playmaking wide receiver for 2026 class

The University of Wisconsin football program reeled in a big-time playmaker for Jordan Reid's wide receiver group. Jayden Petit, who will play for Naples St.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / June 26

'The Future is Complete': Wisconsin Football Adds Huge 2026 Four-Star Wide Receiver

The Wisconsin football staff has landed a massive commitment in the 2026 class after a top wide receiver announced his decision. Jayden Petit, a native of Naples, Florida, is considered to be one of the better receivers in the 2026 recruiting class as well as a potentially transformative player.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / June 26

Badgers land first blue-chip recruit in 2026 class

Wisconsin finally got the top wide receiver recruit they’ve been coveting for some time. The Wisconsin Badgers have secured a commitment from four-star wide receiver Jayden Petit, he announced on Thursday.

College Football News / NIL on SI / June 26

Urban Meyer calls out NCAA’s lack of power amid Wisconsin’s lawsuit against Miami

The NCAA's lack of an enforcement arm continues to be criticized amid the ongoing lawsuit between Wisconsin and Miami. The University of Wisconsin and the Badgers' Varsity Collective filed suit against the University of Miami last week for alleged tampering with former Wisconsin defensive back Xavier Lucas.