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What Josh Manchester's Commitment Means for Wisconsin Basketball

Wisconsin basketball added another pice to its 2026-27 roster with high school senior Josh Manchester of Mount Horeb and Team Herro in the EYBL. The 6-foot-2 shooting guard is a big-time scorer who figures to be a longer-term developmental piece at the moment, as he joins a roster that's largely put together already.

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Wisconsin Star Nolan Winter Makes His Decision for Next Season Official

It's finally official: Wisconsin's star center, Nolan Winter, will return to Madison for the 2026-27 season, his senior year. Badgers On SI first reported that Winter would return to Madison nearly two weeks prior.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / April 21

Duke scores biggest 2026 transfer portal win with John Blackwell news

Duke Blue Devils head coach Jon Scheyer won't be running short on backcourt playmakers next season.

Cayden Boozer returning to Duke for sophomore season

Patrick Ngongba II returning to Duke for junior season

Mark Pope might be under even more pressure with Billy Donovan's decision

Steven Pearl, Auburn land intriguing sharpshooter via transfer portal

Georgia Tech lands All-Mountain West transfer Colby Garland

College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / April 22

Duke basketball gets major transfer portal win

The Duke Blue Devils are set to lose Cameron Boozer after a run to the Elite Eight, but head coach Jon Scheyer has now hit big in the transfer portal.

Kentucky coach Mark Pope might be under even more pressure following Billy Donovan's Bulls decision

Potential lottery pick Thomas Haugh makes stunning NBA Draft decision

UConn releases devastating news on star guard Solo Ball

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Kevin Heywood News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / April 20

Kevin Heywood Outlines How Eric Mateos 'Lit a spark' in Badgers' Offensive Line

New Wisconsin offensive line coach Eric Mateos didn't waste any time upon joining the Badgers. The day he got hired, he called offensive tackle Kevin Heywood to introduce himself.

College Basketball News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / April 20

Three Takeaways From Wisconsin's Early Transfer Portal Moves

After a quiet start in the transfer portal, Wisconsin signed three players in three days in a massive step towards revamping its roster. The Badgers first reeled in George Washington transfer Trey Autry, and then landed Victory Onuetu (Hofstra) and Eian Elmer (Miami University) on the same day.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / April 20

Why the Evolution of These Wisconsin Forwards is Key to Unlocking the Badgers' Offense

After a flurry of transfer portal signings, Wisconsin basketball may have its starting five locked up for the 2026-27 season. But two forwards expected to come off the bench, rising sophomore Will Garlock and rising senior Victory Onuetu, could be the key for taking the Badgers' offense from good to great.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / April 20

Top-100 Target Cameron Wagner Sets Official Visit to Wisconsin

Cameron Wagner, a highly coveted four-star offensive tackle from St. Joseph-Ogden (IL), has officially narrowed his recruitment down to four schools. According to his announcement on X, the Wisconsin Badgers have made the cut alongside Notre Dame, Oregon, and Illinois.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / April 19

Eric Mateos Takes Subtle Dig at Badgers' Past Air Raid Offense

It's only been a few months and one media availability, but Wisconsin football's new offensive line coach Eric Mateos appears to be unequivocally the right man for the job.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / April 19

Wisconsin Basketball May Have Its Starting Five For The 2026-27 Season

It never ceases to amaze how quickly things change in the transfer portal. Just four days ago, Wisconsin basketball was without a transfer addition and had six open spots to fill on its roster, two weeks into the portal being open .

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / April 18

Badgers Land Biggest Transfer Yet With Dynamic, Sharpshooting Wing

George Washington's Trey Autry and Hofstra's Victory Onuetu were the appetizers. Wisconsin basketball has now landed its main course in the transfer portal, or at least one of them.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / April 18

Blue-Chip SEC Guard With Wisconsin Ties Hits Transfer Portal

A former four-star recruit from Wisconsin is back on the open market. Milwaukee native Davion Hannah, who spurned the Badgers and committed to Alabama out of high school, is available once again via the transfer portal.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / April 18

Updated Two-Deep for Wisconsin Basketball After Two Transfer Portal Additions

The Badgers are catching fire in the transfer portal, with two portal signees in the past three days. As the commits begin to roll in for Wisconsin, its roster and depth chart for the 2026-27 season are beginning to take shape.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / April 18

Badgers Add Rim-Protecting Big Man for Second Transfer Portal Addition

Wisconsin basketball's roster reload is full steam ahead. Just two days after landing their first transfer portal addition in former George Washington guard Trey Autry, the Badgers added their second portal player with a commitment from former Hofstra forward Victory Onuetu.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / April 17

Former Wisconsin Forward Aleksas Bieliauskas Transfers to SEC Program

Wisconsin's biggest transfer portal departure yet, Aleksas Bieliauskas, has found a new home a little over a week after bidding Madison farewell. Bieliauskas has committed to play for South Carolina, according to a report from Jonathan Givony of DraftExpress.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / April 17

Ranking the Most NFL-Ready Wisconsin Prospects

Despite Wisconsin football's dismal 2025 season, the Badgers are primed to send a few players into the NFL shortly. Yes, the Badgers are staring down their

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / April 17

Interim AD Marcus Sedberry Does Little to Ease Badgers Fans' Concerns

At the drop of a hat, Wisconsin's athletic department was thrown into turmoil overnight. Chris McIntosh's departure after five years in Madison leaves the athletic director role empty, at a time where the UW-Madison Chancellor and UW Systems President gigs are also vacant.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / April 17