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Two Wisconsin Badgers departures rank among ESPN's best 2025 transfer portal players

The Wisconsin Badgers brought in some talent in the transfer portal this offseason, but the players they lost may weigh more heavily. ESPN ranked the Top 100 players who entered the transfer portal this offseason.

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ESPN gives Wisconsin Badgers top grade for Greg Gard's work in 2024-25 season

The 2024-25 college basketball season has been done for a while now, but ESPN wanted to circle back around and hand out some final evaluations for how every performed this year.

John Tonje News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 15

Wisconsin Badgers guard John Tonje disappoints in NBA Draft combine scrimmage after shooting well in drills

Playing in a basketball scrimmage with a bunch of strangers you've never played with before is never easy, but Wisconsin Badgers guard John Tonje had a particularly tough time with it at the NBA Draft combine.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 14

Potential Wisconsin Badgers tight end targets after 4-star 2026 recruit commits to Colorado

One of the University of Wisconsin football program’s long-standing targets now plans to play for Coach Prime, but the Badgers still have options at a key position group for its 2026 class.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 14

Wisconsin Badgers fall out of Top 20 in latest college basketball rankings from Andy Katz

Greg Gard had a productive offseason of retooling the Wisconsin Badger's rotation with transfer portal additions. The new-look lineup still has to prove itself to national college basketball analysts.

Luke Fickell News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / May 14

Is Badgers head coach Luke Fickell on the hot seat?

Fickell is entering a huge year looking to revamp his program. The Wisconsin Badgers haven’t had the smoothest transition under head coach Luke Fickell, who has gone 12-13 in his first two seasons at the helm, while missing the program’s first bowl game in 22 years.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 14

Inside transfer specialist's long journey from Canadian football to 'final home' on Wisconsin Badgers

Words of wisdom from a former Canadian Football League veteran has taken Andrew Goodman cross country in his native Canada and to two very different regions of the United States.

John Tonje News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 13

Wisconsin Badgers guard John Tonje finishes Top 5 in shooting drills at NBA Draft combine

John Tonje is having a strong start to the NBA Draft combine. After measuring in with good size and length, the Wisconsin Badgers guard took to the court for shooting drills and showed off his sweet stroke.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / May 13

Breaking down some of Wisconsin’s most recent offers in the 2027 class

The Badgers are starting to get active in the junior class. The Wisconsin Badgers’ 2026 class now has seven players, with Aden Reeder’s commitment on Monday.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / May 13

Who Was The Better Wisconsin Head Coach: Paul Chryst or Bret Bielema?

Let’s have the debate. While debates on the state of the Wisconsin Badgers football program Luke Fickell inherited in late 2022 from Paul Chryst rage on, it’s as a good a time as any to examine a more old school debate focused on which recent ex-Wisconsin coach had the better tenure: Paul Chryst or Bret Bielema.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 13

4-star linebacker cancels official visit to Wisconsin Badgers, hours after other LB recruit announces commitment

The Wisconsin Badgers won't be hosting four-star 2026 linebacker T.J. White in a couple weeks after all. Linebacker TJ White announced Monday that he would no longer be taking an official visit to Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 13

Speedy 2026 WR recruit says Wisconsin Badgers offense 'changed the course of my life'

One new offer from assistant Jordan Reid and the Wisconsin Badgers altered Tre Olive's view of what could be ahead. The wide receiver described himself as a late bloomer in his recruiting journey who didn't really understand his God-given gift of speed.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / May 12

Badgers get big boost with return of two key players

Wisconsin is bringing back two key pieces from their championship roster. The defending national champion Wisconsin Badgers will endure a little less roster turnover than we thought, with both Lacey Eden and Marianne Picard announcing their intent to return for the 2025-26 season.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / May 12

Badgers beat out Big Ten rivals to land their first linebacker in the 2026 class

Wisconsin is continuing a strong past few weeks on the recruiting trail. The Wisconsin Badgers secured a commitment from 2026 three-star linebacker Aden Reeder, he announced on Monday.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 12

How 3-star LB commit Aden Reeder fits into Wisconsin Badgers' 2026 recruiting class

Aden Reeder fits what Luke Fickell and the Wisconsin Badgers' defense is looking for in their growing crop of linebackers. The 6-foot-3, 205 pound recruit announced his commitment to Wisconsin on Monday.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 12

Wisconsin Badgers quickly building rapport with 2026 lineman who imposes 'fear factor' on opponents

The University of Wisconsin football program's relationship with Arthur Scott continues to grow, and the Badgers will see the defensive lineman back on campus in a couple weeks.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Athlon Sports / April 29

Wisconsin Football in Final Four of Four-Star Tight End

With spring practice in the rearview mirror, the Wisconsin football staff is laser-focused on building out the 2026 recruiting class. After hosting several prospects on visits in recent weeks, commitments are just around the corner for many top recruits. Among those is a Wisconsin Badgers legacy who might be following in his uncle's footsteps.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Athlon Sports / April 28

Wisconsin Badgers Hockey Coach Mark Johnson Might Receive Congressional Gold Medal

The head coach of the Wisconsin women's hockey team might soon be honored for one of his most recognizable career achievements. After winning an Olympic gold medal 45 years ago, Mark Johnson could be honored with a Congressional Gold Medal. Johnson won gold with Team USA at the 1980 Olympics in Lake Placid, New York.