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Ranking Wisconsin basketball’s 2025-26 roster by retention priority

Breaking down Wisconsin’s 2025–26 roster by retention priority, from must-keep players and key returners to developmental pieces and roster flexibility…

8 hrs ago • Dillon Graff

Wisconsin football news and notes from Luke Fickell after spring practice No. 1

Wisconsin football opened spring practice on Thursday. Here’s what stood out from Luke Fickell’s first media availability.

16 hrs ago • Dillon Graff

3 thoughts on Wisconsin basketball’s 83-82 NCAA Tournament loss to High Point

Wisconsin men's basketball falls 83-82 to High Point in the NCAA Tournament as the Badgers’ season ends in a first-round upset.

Mar 20 • Dillon Graff

Mailbag: Wisconsin basketball’s NCAA Tournament expectations, the X-factors, and keys to a Sweet 16 run

How much should Wisconsin’s regular season matter if they have an early exit? Plus, the Badgers X-factors and what must happen to reach the Sweet 16.

Mar 17 • Dillon Graff

Wisconsin nearing full strength as Nolan Winter, Jack Janicki return to practice

Greg Gard said Nolan Winter and Jack Janicki took a "big jump" in practice as Wisconsin prepares to face High Point in the NCAA Tournament.

Mar 16 • Dillon Graff

Wisconsin Badgers enter NCAA Tournament believing their best basketball is still ahead

Wisconsin basketball players believe the Badgers are still improving as they prepare to face 12-seed High Point in the NCAA Tournament.

Mar 16 • Dillon Graff

Greg Gard discusses injuries, guard play and Wisconsin's growth entering NCAA Tournament

Greg Gard talks roster health, guard play, and Wisconsin basketball's growth as they prepare to face High Point in the NCAA Tournament.

Mar 16 • Dillon Graff

Wisconsin men's basketball learns NCAA Tournament seed and first-round opponent

Wisconsin draws High Point in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, with the Badgers set to face the Panthers on Thursday in Portland.

Mar 15 • Dillon Graff

3 thoughts on Wisconsin basketball's 68-65 Big Ten Tournament loss to Michigan

Wisconsin falls to Michigan 68-65 in the Big Ten Tournament semifinals as the Badgers battle to the final possession at the United Center.

Mar 14 • Dillon Graff

Vegas sets Wisconsin football win total for the 2026 season

FanDuel released its 2026 Big Ten win totals. Here’s where Luke Fickell and the Wisconsin Badgers are projected after last year’s 4–8 season.

Mar 14 • Dillon Graff

3 thoughts on Wisconsin basketball's 91–88 OT win over Illinois in the Big Ten Tournament

Wisconsin tops Illinois 91-88 in overtime at the Big Ten Tournament behind Nick Boyd and John Blackwell, sending the Badgers to the semifinals.

Mar 14 • Dillon Graff

Why Wisconsin football chose Ari Confessor to lead a hungry WR room

Wisconsin football hired Ari Confessor to lead its wide receiver room. Jeff Grimes explains why the fast-rising assistant stood out.

Mar 13 • Dillon Graff

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