Wisconsin Badgers gets honor from Andy Katz after massive week 1 Feb 10, 2026; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Wisconsin Badgers head coach Greg Gard during the second half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Wisconsin Badgers gets honor from Andy Katz after massive week

Originally posted on WI Sports Heroics | By Robin M Adams | Last updated Feb 17, 2026 7:43 AM ET

The Wisconsin Badgers have made their way back to the AP Poll Top 25 following a sensational week.

After taking down the No. 8 Fighting Illini away from home and the No. 10 Michigan State Spartans in Madison, the Badgers have certainly gotten everyone’s attention. College basketball reporter Andy Katz also named Wisconsin basketball as his Team of the Week.

Weekly Awards from @TheAndyKatz

Team of the Week: Wisconsin
Player of the Week: JT Toppin
Freshman of the Week: Mikel Brown Jr. pic.twitter.com/04Wv1yG2BT

— NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) February 16, 2026

They have gone 4-1 in their last five games and have lost just twice in their last 11 outings, a stretch that includes their massive win in Ann Arbor against the then-No. 2 Michigan Wolverines.

The tandem of Nick Boyd and John Blackwell has simply been tremendous for Wisconsin, especially on offense. The Badgers have posted an offensive rating of 130.9 or better in three of their last four outings. Against Michigan State, Wisconsin posted a 154.0 offensive rating.

Wisconsin Badgers’ remaining games in the 2025-26 collge basketball regular season

Wisconsin, which has an 18-7 record overall and a 10-4 record in Big Ten play, will be facing the Ohio State Buckeyes next on the road this Tuesday. The Badgers will then take on the Iowa Hawkeyes at home on Sunday.

On Feb. 25 and Feb. 28, Wisconsin will lock horns with the Oregon Ducks and the Washington Huskies, respectively, away from home.

A tough assignment awaits Wisconsin in its regular-season finale, with the Purdue Boilermakers hosting the Badgers at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette on Mar. 7.