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Recapping Former Badgers PG Nick Boyd's Impressive Summer League Run

Just one Badger from Wisconsin's 2025-26 squad participated in the 2026 NBA Summer League: point guard Nick Boyd. Though he spent just one season in the Cardinal and White, Boyd left Madison a Badgers legend.

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Player Previews: It's Now or Never for DL Dillan Johnson

Over the course of the summer leading up to Big Ten Media Days and fall camp, Badgers On SI will extensively preview Wisconsin football's roster with a write-up for each player expected to be remotely involved in 2026.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 18

Three Transfer Acquisitions Wisconsin Football Could Regret in 2026

Wisconsin football's sprawling 33-man transfer class is one of the main reasons for optimism ahead of the 2026 season. The Badgers signed plug-and-play starters, depth pieces and everything in between, flipping nearly a third of their roster ahead of a critical fall in Madison.

Nolan Winter News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 18

Nolan Winter Offers First Impressions of Owen Foxwell, Victory Onuetu in Practice

Hampered by a right ankle injury for which he underwent surgery this offseason, Wisconsin basketball's star forward Nolan Winter has been forced to sit and watch from the sidelines during summer practices.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 17

Wisconsin Will Face Two of College Football's Best Offenses in 2026

Last fall, the stars aligned for Wisconsin football in just about the worst way imaginable. Not only did the Badgers deploy their worst team (especially

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 17

Former Badgers' Sharpshooter Eyeing Additional Season in Madison

Wisconsin basketball's roster looks talented and well rounded ahead of the 2026-27 campaign. That's the case even with just 14 players currently on the team — the Badgers have one more roster spot available, and they're keeping all potential doors open in terms of how they fill it.

Greg Gard News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 17

Greg Gard Outlines how the Badgers Can Improve Their Ailing Defense

It's no secret that the Badgers' defense needs to improve dramatically from where it was last season. Even if you didn't witness Wisconsin's heartbreaking collapse against No.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 16

Why This Young Badgers Forward Could be Poised for a Massive Sophomore Leap

Wisconsin was quite active on the player acquisition front this offseason, reeling in six new players since its season came to a screeching halt early in the NCAA Tournament.

Greg Gard News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 16

Greg Gard Outlines Where the Badgers Have Gotten Better Ahead of 2026-27

No one will deny that the 2025-26 Wisconsin Badgers were an extremely entertaining basketball team. Led by what was arguably the best backcourt duo in

Greg Gard News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 15

Why Greg Gard Thinks new Badgers' AD Shawn Eichorst is a 'Home-Run Hire'

When Wisconsin initially announced the hire of new athletic director Shawn Eichorst, the reaction from the media and fanbase was tepid at best. The initial focus was largely on his previous failed stint as Nebraska's athletic director, and not on his ties to Wisconsin or his invaluable experience in Texas' athletic department the past few years.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 15

Scouting Report: Why Blue-Chip LB Cale Britt is a Perfect Fit in Madison

Wisconsin football is in the midst of constructing a bounce-back recruiting class in the 2027 cycle, one that currently ranks inside the top-30 on both 247Sports and On3/Rivals.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 15

Wisconsin Basketball Announces Game with Big East Opponent in 2026

The Wisconsin basketball team continues to finalize its non-conference schedule for the upcoming season, including matchups with Colorado St. Auburn, Marquette, and others.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 15

Wisconsin Lands a Commitment from a Top 2028 LB

While the Badgers are putting the finishing touches on their top-25 2027 recruiting class, they are already working on their 2028 class, and it couldn't have gotten off to much better of a start.

College Football News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 14

Player Previews: Will ex-Arkansas Razorback OL Blake Cherry see Action This Fall?

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 14

3 Standouts at First Open Wisconsin Basketball Summer Practice

Madison, WI — With eight new players to mesh into its roster, the Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball team's summer workouts are underway. On Tuesday, UW held the first of its two practices that will be open to the media this July.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 14

Badgers' Point Guard Owen Foxwell: 'Everyone Around me is Gonna Get Better'

Wisconsin had one of the most experienced starting point guards in the nation last fall. The grizzled, battle-tested Nick Boyd was in his sixth year of college basketball and his fifth season of on-court action.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 14

Three Wisconsin Football Unknowns who Could Become Standouts in 2026

Part of what makes college football so beautiful is how deep and robust each and every roster is. No, not all teams are stacked with talent in the same way, but every team has 100-plus players and no shortage of interesting individual stories, athletes and personalities.