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Badgers lose out on 2026 Wisconsin Mr. Basketball winner to Illinois
The Wisconsin Badgers have been focused on the transfer portal in recent weeks, landing commitments from guard Trey Autry, wing Eian Elmer, and center Victory Onuetu over the last few days. Those three players will be key pieces in the rotation next season, as Wisconsin is slowly building its roster towards the 15-player limit. But […]
Former Badgers guard is heading to the West Coast
Over the past two offseasons, the Wisconsin Badgers have seen quite the number of people in and out of their program as they look to build in the transfer portal. The priority of targeting older, ready-now players has sometimes led to younger guys looking for more playing time elsewhere. We saw that this offseason with […]
Do the Badgers have their starting five set for the 2026-27 season?
The Wisconsin Badgers have made some moves in the transfer portal this week, landing commitments from George Washington guard Trey Autry, Miami (OH) wing Eian Elmer, and Hofstra center Victory Onuetu. Those three should fill key spots in the rotation for the upcoming season, as Wisconsin waited to find its top targets in the transfer […]
Breaking down all 3 of Wisconsin’s additions in the transfer portal
I’m not sure if it’s cause and effect or simple correlation, but it can’t be denied that Wisconsin Badgers head coach Greg Gard has been absolutely dealing in the transfer portal since former Athletic Director Chris McIntosh shockingly announced his resignation last week. Since then, Wisconsin has landed three new players in quick succession: guard Trey Autry, center […]
Badgers land top target in transfer portal to join backcourt
The Wisconsin Badgers had been relatively quiet over the first week of the transfer portal as they looked to see who would be available and what players best fit their system. Well, a couple of those dominoes are starting to fall, and the biggest one was announced on Saturday afternoon, as Miami (OH) transfer guard […]
Badgers starter is heading to the SEC
The Wisconsin Badgers got some surprising news earlier this offseason, as starting freshman forward/center Aleksas Bieliauskas announced he’d enter the transfer portal. It was unexpected, as the Badgers wanted Bieliauskas back in the fold to have a strong frontcourt in 2026 with Nolan Winter, Austin Rapp, and Will Garlock, but unfortunately, the financials couldn’t match, […]
Badgers land former five-star recruit in transfer portal
While the Wisconsin Badgers men’s basketball team is looking to figure out its next steps in the transfer portal, the women’s team has been making some major moves. The most notable? Landing former five-star recruit Addie Deal in the portal earlier this week. The Iowa guard had averaged 5.1 points, 1.6 assists, and 1.2 rebounds […]
Wisconsin lands big man in the transfer portal after visit
The Wisconsin Badgers have their second addition in the transfer portal, and it’s a big one (literally): Hofstra transfer center Victory Onuetu. Onuetu, a junior this past season, spent his first year of college basketball at Hofstra, averaging 4.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 1.0 blocks on 17.9 minutes per game. Playing in all 35 contests, […]
Badgers land their first transfer in the portal
The Wisconsin Badgers have made their first move in the transfer portal, landing and signing George Washington guard Trey Autry, according to 247Sports’s Matt Zenitz. Autry, a junior this past season, averaged 11.0 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.5 assists, while shooting 43.5 percent from the field and 38.5 percent from three. The Badgers had been […]
Will the Badgers hire a new football GM after Chris McIntosh’s departure?
The Wisconsin Badgers saw some major administration news over the weekend as Athletic Director Chris McIntosh announced he’s resigning to take a role at the Big Ten. It’s a significant move as McIntosh had been with the Badgers since 2014 and had operated as the Athletic Director since 2021. With McIntosh’s departure, Deputy Athletic Director […]
Notebook: Breaking down the past week of Wisconsin’s spring ball practices
It’s been an eventful last week of spring ball for the Wisconsin Badgers, as they’ve started to ramp up, reaching the midway point of April. With a lot of updates coming, let’s do a long notebook that breaks down the last four practices individually, giving my thoughts on each. Wisconsin had its sixth practice of […]
Fickell disappointed with rough practice of spring ball on Tuesday
It was a rough day of practice for the Wisconsin Badgers on Tuesday, and head coach Luke Fickell shared his displeasure when talking to reporters after the practice. “Not overly excited today. Just not a great day,” Fickell said after Wisconsin’s eighth practice of the spring on Tuesday. “You know, on our Tuesdays, we’ve been […]
Badgers starting offensive lineman to miss rest of spring ball after surgery
The Wisconsin Badgers got some unfortunate news last week, as head coach Luke Fickell confirmed that starting offensive lineman Emerson Mandell would miss the rest of spring ball after undergoing surgery on his foot. “Emerson’s out for the rest of spring,” Fickell said on Tuesday. “He had a little surgery on his foot and will […]
Badgers name interim AD after Chris McIntosh’s departure
The Wisconsin Badgers athletic program saw some unexpected news over the weekend, as Athletic Director Chris McIntosh announced his resignation to take a role at the Big Ten. The former Badgers football player is accepting a role as the Big Ten’s Deputy Commissioner for Strategy, commissioner Tony Petitti announced on Monday, which is a newly […]
3 guesses why Chris McIntosh suddenly left the Wisconsin Badgers
For many Wisconsin Badgers fans, Sunday was a day of healing and reflection after a particularly cruel NCAA Hockey title game for the Badgers on Saturday. But it was interrupted by an absolute shocker: Chris McIntosh was leaving his post as Wisconsin A.D. to immediately take a senior position as a Deputy Commissioner of Strategy with the Big Ten […]
Are the Badgers taking a turn with in state recruiting under Luke Fickell?
The Wisconsin Badgers have been off to quite the start with in-state recruiting in the 2027 class, as their first eight commits in the cycle have all come from Wisconsin. Not only are the Badgers landing players from the state, but they’re also getting a majority of the top talent. Each of those eight recruits […]
What’s next for the Badgers after Austin Rapp’s return?
The Wisconsin Badgers got some big, albeit expected, news on Sunday evening when forward Austin Rapp announced his return for the 2026-27 season on social media. In today’s world, that has become the norm, with every year essentially being a one-year contract with the never-ending transfer portal. While Wisconsin lost John Blackwell and Aleksas Bieliauskas […]
Everything Luke Fickell said this week during Wisconsin’s 3rd week of spring ball
The Wisconsin Badgers are reaching the midway point of spring ball soon, and head coach Luke Fickell spoke with the media last week, sharing his thoughts on the team’s progress and growth with pads coming on. Here is everything the Badgers head coach said after Wisconsin’s fifth spring ball practice: Opening comments… “Now I think […]
Details emerge on Chris McIntosh’s departure as Badgers AD
The Wisconsin Badgers Athletics community got some surprising news on Sunday evening, as Athletic Director Chris McIntosh is stepping down from his post to accept a role at the Big Ten, leaving a major vacancy behind. Later Sunday and on Monday morning, more details emerged about McIntosh’s imminent departure. The former Badgers football player is […]
Badgers starting forward announces return after speculation
After weeks of speculation, it’s official: Austin Rapp is returning to the Wisconsin Badgers for his junior season. Rapp was a key piece for the Badgers as a sophomore, making 12 starts and averaging 23.2 minutes a game. He had 9.7 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 1.6 assists a contest this past season, while shooting 41.9 […]
Report: Chris McIntosh to step down as Badgers AD
In a stunning move, Wisconsin Badgers Athletic Director Chris McIntosh is stepping down from his role and is set to take on a role at the Big Ten, according to BadgerExtra’s Todd Milewski. McIntosh, 49, had been in his role as Athletic Director since July 1st, 2021, working his way up after re-joining the University […]
Looking back at the best moments of Wisconsin’s memorable 2025 campaign
The Wisconsin Badgers didn’t have the best start to the 2025-26 season, nor did the year end the way they’d hoped, but it sure was a memorable year for fans as this team scored the third most points per game in program history behind Nick Boyd and John Blackwell. After a 4-0 start to the […]
John Blackwell’s agent confirms top list of schools, commitment date
Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell’s transfer decision has been one of the most high-profile recruitments over the past week, as the star is being courted by some of the top schools in the country. Since his announcement to enter the transfer portal, there have been several schools linked to Blackwell. On Friday, Blackwell’s agents, Todd […]
5 players who could be fits for Wisconsin in the transfer portal
The Wisconsin Badgers are actively looking to improve their roster in the transfer portal, as they have six roster spots to fill this offseason after some senior departures and the transfers of John Blackwell, Aleksas Bieliauskas, Jack Robison, and Riccardo Greppi. While retention is at the forefront of the staff’s priority list, the Badgers will […]
Poll: Badgers still have a lot of needs to fill this offseason
The Wisconsin Badgers are one week into the transfer portal, but things have been quieter on that side as the staff continues to do their evaluations to try and find the best fits with the resources available. Of course, the Badgers have been quite busy looking to retain their top players as well, with efforts […]
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