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Four-star guard ready to take the next step for Wisconsin Basketball

MADISON, Wis. - Zach Kinziger refuses to live in a world of regret. The true freshman from De Pere waited 12 games to make his college debut but spent the second part of the season buried at the end of Wisconsin's bench.

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How Former Wisconsin Basketball Players Fared in the 2025-26 Season

The transfer portal has drastically changed the landscape of college basketball, and the Wisconsin Badgers are no exception. Over the last few years, several players who started their journeys in Madison, or made a brief pit stop there, have packed their bags for new opportunities.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / March 26

Wisconsin Badgers add 2027 OT Cole Reiter to continue strong in-state run

The Wisconsin Badgers have dug into the in-state talent pool once again in the 2027 cycle to add a notable four-star talent to the team. 2027 four-star Germantown (WI) offensive tackle Cole Reiter announced his commitment to Wisconsin this afternoon.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 26

Several Badgers Standing out to Mike Tressel Early in Spring Ball

Wisconsin defensive coordinator Mike Tressel met with the media Thursday after the Badgers wrapped up spring practice number four, and offered plenty of takes on several key players.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 26

Wisconsin football gets verbal commitment from the state's top-ranked recruit

MADISON, Wis. - Luke Fickell has evidently got the message about the importance of recruiting and building his program with prospects from the state of Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 26

Sharpshooting Wing With Wisconsin Ties Hits the Transfer Portal

A shot-making wing Wisconsin basketball missed out on out of high school is available once again. Former four-star recruit Ryder Frost, who initially signed with Notre Dame, plans to enter the transfer portal when it opens on April 7.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 26

Takeaways From the Wisconsin Badgers' Fourth Practice of Spring Football Camp

MADISON, Wis. -- The Wisconsin Badgers had their final practice Thursday morning before a near two-week hiatus due to spring break. It was the most contact-filled practice yet, and with that came some competition-fueled scuffles and trash talk.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 26

Four Players Who Stood out at Wisconsin Football Spring Practice No. 4

MADISON, Wis. -- The Wisconsin Badgers football team hit the Camp Randall turf on Thursday morning for their fourth practice of spring camp. WIth the intensity and physicality slowly ramping up, there were some legitimate hits and contact throughout the session, allowing some of the players on the defensive side to make more plays.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 25

Three Early Potential Nick Boyd Replacements for Wisconsin Basketball

Many critical dominoes have yet to fall in regard to Wisconsin basketball's 2026-27 roster, namely the decisions of John Blackwell and Nolan Winter. We do know one thing for certain, however: Nick Boyd's time as a Badger is over.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 25

Wisconsin Football Adds Former Walk-On-Turned-Captain to Staff

Wisconsin football hasn't exactly been something for its passionate and robust alumni base to be proud of in recent years. Each of head coach Luke Fickell's first three seasons has been more disappointing than the last.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 25

More often than not, Wisconsin basketball rebounds from first-round losses

The University of Wisconsin has made three trips to the Final Four in the last 25 NCAA Tournaments, both as a Cinderella No.8 seed and a top-two seed in its region.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 24

Wisconsin Football Play-Caller Sees 'Improvement' From Offensive Line

It's no secret that the Badgers' offensive line play was horrific in 2025. Between injuries and flat-out abysmal play, Wisconsin's offensive front crumbled early in the season and only marginally improved as the year wore on.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 24

Wisconsin Badgers OC Jeff Grimes Offers First Impressions of New QBs

When Wisconsin offensive coordinator Jeff Grimes spoke to the media Tuesday morning following the Badgers third practice of the spring, the focus was understandably on quarterbacks.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 24

Wisconsin Basketball Loses Former Big-Time Recruit To Transfer Portal

So it begins. Though the NCAA Transfer Portal doesn't officially open until April 7, college basketball's free agency is already well underway. Wisconsin suffered its first loss of the offseason, as Sam Kayser of League Ready first reported that sophomore Jack Robison plans to enter the portal.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 24

Wisconsin Badgers Offense Takes off at Spring Football Practice No. 3

MADISON, Wis. -- Spring football is well underway for the Wisconsin Badgers, who are sporting a significantly different look entering Year 4 under Luke Fickell.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 24

Four Standouts from Wisconsin Badgers Third Spring Football Practice

MADISON, Wis. -- The University of Wisconsin Football team held its third practice of spring camp from inside the McClain Center on Tuesday morning. The Badgers put on the shoulder pads for the practice, allowing for a bit more violence from both sides, even without being able to tackle.

Luke Fickell News / WI Sports Heroics / March 24

Wisconsin Badgers’ Luke Fickell reacts to women’s hockey team’s championship

Although the Wisconsin Badgers men’s basketball team crashed out early of the 2026 edition of March Madness, the school still has a title to celebrate, as the Wisconsin Badgers women’s hockey squad won the national championship on Saturday at the Pegula Ice Arena in University Park, Pennsylvania.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / March 23

4-Star Recruit Wisconsin Badgers Missed Out on Is Entering Transfer Portal

While March Madness is still ongoing, the 2025-26 season has ended for most of the country, including the Wisconsin Badgers. That means players across the nation have begun to announce their intent to transfer this offseason.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / March 23

Badgers claim Gold Medal, back-to-back National Championships weeks apart

The Wisconsin Badgers are officially women’s ice hockey National Champions in back-to-back seasons after defeating the Ohio State Buckeyes. The Badgers are the champions again and the program now has five titles since 2019 and nine total titles, which is the most in the country.