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3 quick takeaways from Badgers win over Maryland: Resounding finish at the Kohl Center
The Wisconsin Badgers dominated the Maryland Terrapins 78-45 on Wednesday, overcoming a slow start to secure a blowout on Senior Night at the Kohl Center. Wisconsin honored seniors Nick Boyd, Braeden Carrington, Andrew Rohde, and Isaac Gard before the game, and each earned loud standing ovations from the Kohl Center crowd near the end of […]
Wisconsin Badgers vs. Maryland Terrapins Game Thread: Last game at the Kohl Center
In their final home game of the season, the Wisconsin Badgers are taking on the Maryland Terrapins at the Kohl Center, with tip-off slated for 7:00 p.m. on FS1. The Badgers are coming off a 90-73 blowout win over the Washington Huskies over the weekend, capping off their West Coast road trip with a 1-1 […]
Why the Badgers offense has evolved in recent years
The Wisconsin Badgers have been one of college basketball’s best offenses in the past few years, ranking inside the top-20 in KenPom’s adjusted offensive efficiency in each of the past three seasons. This season, they currently have the No. 18 offense in adjusted efficiency. Last year, they had the No. 13 offense. And in 2023, […]
Wisconsin vs. Maryland Preview and Prediction: Badgers are big favorites on Senior Night
The Wisconsin Badgers take on the Maryland Terrapins in the final home game of the season. Tipoff is at 7:00 PM CT on Fox Sports 1, and the Badgers are 13.5-point favorites. The Badgers rebounded from their upset at Oregon by routing the Washington Huskies 90-73 in Seattle. Braeden Carrington scored a season-high 32 points […]
How to watch Wisconsin’s game on Wednesday
The Wisconsin Badgers are taking on the Maryland Terrapins on Wednesday in their second-to-last regular-season game before the Big Ten Tournament starts up. Wisconsin, standing at 20-9 on the season and 12-6 in Big Ten play, is currently sixth in the Big Ten standings with just two games to go, so a top-four seed seems […]
Badgers hiring NFL assistant as next WRs coach
The Wisconsin Badgers are hiring Jacksonville Jaguars assistant Ari Confesor as their next wide receivers coach, according to 247Sports’s Matt Zenitz and Nick Osen. Confesor joined the Jaguars staff as a part of the NFL’s Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship program, initially spending the 2025 offseason with the team before continuing to be on the […]
How did former Badgers perform at NFL Combine?
The Wisconsin Badgers sent two players to the NFL Combine this year after both stood out during the college all-star bowl games earlier last month. Wide receiver Vinny Anthony and defensive end Mason Reiger both earned invites to the combine and completed most of the athletic testing, while also performing in the individual drills. Here […]
Where the Badgers stand in the latest Big Ten Tournament projections
The Wisconsin Badgers are just two games away from postseason play, finishing up the regular season against the Maryland Terrapins and the Purdue Boilermakers this week. Heading into the final weeks of the season, the Badgers had been on a nice streak, getting back into the race for a coveted top-four seed in the Big […]
Wisconsin Basketball in March, A to Z: Part 1
As we careen toward March Madness in the sacred hopes that Greg Gard’s Wisconsin Badgers can finally break through to the Sweet Sixteen after a lengthy absence, I want to examine this year’s squad, A-Z, to hit some of the highlights and try to make some sense out of things. (Parts II and III will drop […]
3 things that stood out from Wisconsin’s win over Washington: We’re seeing the ceiling
In a game that figured to be a toss-up, the Wisconsin Badgers asserted themselves as the real UW in the Big Ten with a 90-73 dominating over the Washington Huskies. It was a fantastic response by the Badgers after they were embarrassed in their last game against Oregon, leaving the Huskies red-faced. After shooting a […]
Former Badgers WR named one of biggest risers at NFL Combine
The 2026 NFL Combine is taking place this week, with drills concluding on Sunday, as the Wisconsin Badgers saw two players receive an invite this year: wide receiver Vinny Anthony and defensive end Mason Reiger. Both players have been able to showcase their talents a couple of times this offseason, earning invites to the Senior […]
3 quick takeaways from Wisconsin’s blowout win over Washington: What a response
The Wisconsin Badgers blew out the Washington Huskies 90-73 on Saturday, securing a much-needed win after getting upset by the Oregon Ducks on the road earlier this week. It was a strong start from the Badgers, and they never let go from there, as Wisconsin trailed for just 24 seconds in the win. With Washington […]
Wisconsin Badgers vs. Washington Huskies Game Thread: Big Quad 1 opportunity
Fresh off an 85-71 loss to the Oregon Ducks, the Wisconsin Badgers are completing their West Coast road trip with a game against the Washington Huskies on Saturday afternoon. Tip-off is slated for 3:00 p.m. CT on FS1. The Badgers had yet another disappointing loss on the road earlier this week, struggling on both sides […]
Wisconsin vs. Washington Preview and Prediction: Badgers have a must win on Saturday
The Wisconsin Badgers continue their West Coast trip on Saturday to take on the Washington Huskies at Alaska Airlines Arena in Seattle. Tip-off is at 3:00 PM on Fox Sports 1, and the Badgers are 1.5-point favorites. It was a nightmare of a performance by Wisconsin last Wednesday in Eugene, as the Badgers were upset […]
Top Badgers return for postseason after ‘B-Squad’ secured WCHA title
The Wisconsin Badgers self-proclaimed “B-Squad” carried the torch from late January through the end of the regular season, going 6-2 while the team’s five Olympians competed at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics and bringing home another WCHA regular season title in the process. Now, the roster is back at full strength and ready to […]
Badgers star posts one of highest vertical jumps of defensive lineman at NFL Combine
The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine is officially upon us, and the Wisconsin Badgers saw two of their players receive an invite: wide receiver Vinny Anthony and defensive end Mason Reiger. The defensive linemen were among the first position groups to do the on-field and athletic testing, and Mason Reiger continued to build on a strong […]
Wisconsin slides in tournament projections after loss to Oregon
The Wisconsin Badgers had a rough 85-71 loss on the road to the Oregon Ducks, hurting their chances of a top-four seed in the Big Ten Tournament and marking their second straight road defeat. Heading into the week, the Badgers were trending up after beating the Iowa Hawkeyes 84-71 to secure their fifth Quad 1 […]
Gard on defense in Oregon loss: ‘I thought we were as discombobulated as I’ve seen us in a while’
The Wisconsin Badgers had a setback on Wednesday, losing 85-71 on the road against the Oregon Ducks in a crusher for their Big Ten Tournament seeding hopes. Being a 6.5-point road favorite against the team with the second-worst conference record, Wisconsin got off to a great start, but lulls offensively and struggles in the second […]
Where are the Badgers in the Big Ten standings after Oregon loss?
The Wisconsin Badgers suffered an ugly 85-71 loss on the road to the Oregon Ducks on Wednesday night, falling to 19-9 on the year and 11-6 in conference play. It was a game that Wisconsin was favored in by 6.5 points and one against a team that had the second-worst record in conference play. But […]
3 quick takeaways from Wisconsin’s ugly loss to Oregon: That was brutal
The Wisconsin Badgers suffered a crushing loss on the road to the Oregon Ducks on Wednesday, falling short 85-71 to a team that had the second-worst record in conference play. It marks the second straight ugly road loss for the Badgers after their 86-69 defeat to the Ohio State Buckeyes last week. It was an […]
Wisconsin Badgers vs. Oregon Ducks Game Thread: Will the game end before midnight?
The Wisconsin Badgers are taking on the Oregon Ducks in a late-night West Coast game on Wednesday, with tip-off set for 10:00 p.m. CT on Big Ten Network. Wisconsin has yet to make a West Coast trip this year, but it has back-to-back games on the road this week, facing Washington on Saturday, with tip-off […]
Wisconsin considered a tournament ‘lock’ in latest Bracketology
The Wisconsin Badgers 84-71 win over the Iowa Hawkeyes secured their spot as a ‘lock’ for the NCAA Tournament in ESPN’s Joe Lunardi’s latest Bracketology predictions. Heading into the game, Wisconsin was as close to a ‘lock’ as you could get, but the game had serious implications for the Badgers’ potential seeding. Wisconsin had just […]
Badgers offer brother of Kon Knueppel, a four-star recruit in Class of 2027
After an unofficial visit this past weekend, the Wisconsin Badgers have extended an offer to 2027 four-star forward Kager Knueppel, the brother of Kon Knueppel. The younger Knueppel is seen as a top-80 recruit and the No. 5 player in the state of Wisconsin in the Class of 2027, according to the 247Sports Composite. He […]
Wisconsin vs. Oregon Preview and Prediction: Is there reason to worry on Wednesday?
Get ready for a late night, Badger fans! The Wisconsin Badgers travel out to the West Coast to take on the Oregon Ducks at Matthew Knight Arena on February 25th. Tip-off is at 10:00 PM on the Big Ten Network, and the Badgers are 4.5-point favorites. The Badgers earned a major victory last Sunday, defeating […]
How to watch Wisconsin’s game on Wednesday
The Wisconsin Badgers are back in action on Wednesday in a late-night West Coast game against the Oregon Ducks, looking to build off their latest win over the Iowa Hawkeyes. Wisconsin, standing at 19-8 on the season and 11-5 in Big Ten play, is currently sixth in the Big Ten standings with just four games […]
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