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Wisconsin Badgers begin to regroup after looking 'foolish' against Nebraska

MADISON, Wis. - In the immediate aftermath of Wisconsin's 90-60 thrashing at the hands of Nebraska, head coach Greg Gard was harsh with his team's performance but did reserve full judgment until he had the displeasure of reviewing the tape.

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It's time to press the panic button on the Wisconsin Badgers basketball team

Wisconsin looked to be turning a corner after blowing Northwestern out of the water and dismantling Marquette in back-to-back games earlier this month.

College Basketball News / Nebraska Cornhuskers on SI / December 11

‘They Beat Us Every Way Possible’: Wisconsin Coach Reflects on Lopsided Loss to Nebraska

Are you not entertained? The No. 23 Nebraska men’s basketball team is now a perfect 10-0 on the year after an absolute drubbing of Big Ten Conference foe Wisconsin.

College Basketball News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / December 6

Biggest takeaways from Wisconsin Badgers' 96-76 win over Marquette

MADISON, Wis. - Andrew Rohde doesn't have a distinct memory growing up of watching the in-state rivalry games between Wisconsin and Marquette. This one should stand out.

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Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / December 6

Wisconsin Badgers linked to impressive international recruit for 2026 class

Greg Gard has mentioned the possibility of adding a third player to Wisconsin's 2026 freshman class, a player who'd join New Zealand guard Jackson Ball and Milwaukee guard La'Trevion Fenderson.

College Basketball News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / December 4

The start of conference play shakes up the Big Ten Power Rankings

There are no easy games in the Big Ten. Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard and many, if not all, of his conference colleagues have preached that message for years.

College Basketball News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / December 4

Biggest takeaways from Wisconsin Badgers' 85-73 victory over Northwestern

MADISON, Wis. - The start of Big Ten play brought forth a number of messages from head coach Greg Gard, some subtle and some blatant. UW's head coach changed his starting lineup for the first time in eight games, done mostly for matchup reasons but also to send a message that soft or inconsistent player wasn't going to be acceptable in Big Ten.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / December 3

Wisconsin Badgers making surprise change to starting lineup against Northwestern

MADISON, Wis -- The Wisconsin Badgers had started the same five players in each of their first seven games to start the season. Greg Gard is snapping that streak ahead of the team's first conference game.

College Basketball News / WI Sports Heroics / December 3

Wisconsin Badgers versus Northwestern Wildcats preview: Offensive fireworks expected to open B1G play

The Wisconsin Badgers tip-off Big Ten Conference play tonight against the Northwestern Wildcats with a four-game streak on the line. The 5-2 teams will meet tonight at the Kohl Center in the first Big Ten game for both teams.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 27

Notes: Wisconsin's point total ties a Badgers nonconference record

Team and individual notes from Wisconsin's 104-83 victory over Providence in the semifinals of the Rady Children's Invitational at the Jenny Craig Pavilion in San Diego The Badgers have now started the season 5-1 or better in back-to-back years and the sixth time in the Greg Gard era.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 27

Key takeaways from Wisconsin Badgers' 104-83 throttling of Providence

The Wisconsin Badgers spent their Thanksgiving in San Diego for the Rady Children's Invitational. And they had plenty to be thankful for Thursday night.

College Basketball News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 27

Wisconsin Badgers seeing Braeden Carrington settling into critical role for Greg Gard

It's hard to tell what sort of demeanor Braeden Carrington carries on the floor without watching him play. A soft-spoken, glasses-wearing senior from Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, Carrington shared with the media that his favorite animal is an elephant.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 25

Intensity increasing at Wisconsin Badgers' practices following blowout loss

MADISON, Wis. - A constant throughout the preseason was Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard praising his group's competitive makeup, how a mixture of veteran players from a variety of backgrounds had pushed each other's comfort levels constantly in practice in preparation for the season.

College Basketball News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 21

Biggest takeaways from No.23 Wisconsin Badgers 98-70 blowout loss to No.9 BYU Cougars

It was crystal clear what the first true test was going to be in the University of Wisconsin's 2025-26 season. Starting the season at home against four mid-major opponents, three of which had losing records, was more about building chemistry and synergy with virtually a brand-new group.

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College Basketball News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 21

Revenge only a small subplot for the Wisconsin Badgers in rematch against BYU Cougars

Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard understands the narrative but knows it needs to be put into context. After all, it's hard to play the revenge card when 70 percent of your rotation had nothing to do with happened previously.

College Basketball News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 20

Wisconsin Badgers' three-point barrage showing no signs of slowing down

MADISON, Wis. - It took double overtime for the University of Wisconsin to set its current program record of 40 three pointers 24 years ago. With how the Badgers have constructed their current roster, don't be surprised if the offense eclipses that number midway through a second half.

College Basketball News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 19

Ranking the toughest Wisconsin Badgers nonconference games in the Greg Gard era

The University of Wisconsin isn't afraid of a nonconference challenge. In order to get prepared for the rugged nature of Big Ten competition, the Badgers typically find themselves in uncomfortable environments against power-conference teams that are big and physical or quick and crafty.