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Mailbag: Wisconsin football’s defensive progress, QB optimism, and CB room outlook
Did Wisconsin’s offense make the defense look better than it was? How improved is the QB room? Plus, a look at the revamped cornerback group.
 • Dillon Graff
Inside Wisconsin basketball’s strategy for building a roster in the NIL era
Breaking down the decisions, challenges, and strategy behind Wisconsin basketball’s roster construction in today’s NIL-driven landscape.
 • Dillon Graff
Why Greg Gard compares Wisconsin basketball’s roster construction to a triangle
Greg Gard discusses Wisconsin basketball’s rebuilt roster, offseason priorities, retention, and expectations entering next season.
 • Dillon Graff
Wisconsin football sees growth from under-the-radar DL Nolan Vils
Wisconsin Badgers DL Nolan Vils is emerging as a potential rotational piece after reshaping his body and earning praise from E.J. Whitlow.
 • Dillon Graff
Scouting report for Wisconsin basketball point guard Owen Foxwell
A closer look at Owen Foxwell’s professional experience in the NBL, his playmaking ability, and why Wisconsin basketball views him as such an important…
 • Dillon Graff
Luke Fickell explains Wisconsin football’s ‘eye-opening’ NFL Draft reality
Luke Fickell reacts to the Wisconsin football program not having a player selected in the NFL Draft for the first time since 1978.
 • Dillon Graff
Joe Krabbenhoft breaks down Wisconsin basketball’s approach to rebuilding the roster
A look at Wisconsin basketball’s offseason roster-building strategy, from retention wins like Nolan Winter to targeted transfer portal additions.
 • Dillon Graff
Top JUCO running back Julius Pope commits to Wisconsin football
Wisconsin adds Julius Pope from the JUCO ranks, a former Arkansas recruit who emerged as one of the nation’s top junior college tailbacks.
 • Dillon Graff
Wisconsin football lands Illinois DL David Hill in 2027 class
Wisconsin lands Illinois defensive lineman David Hill, giving the Badgers another strong addition in the 2027 recruiting class.
 • Dillon Graff
Greg Gard reacts to John Blackwell’s departure from Wisconsin basketball
Greg Gard shares his perspective on John Blackwell's departure from the Wisconsin basketball program and what it says about today’s game.
 • Dillon Graff
Wisconsin football lands commitment from 2027 DL Will Zaccagnino
Wisconsin lands 2027 defensive lineman Will Zaccagnino, giving the Badgers their first DL commit in a class loaded with in-state talent.
 • Dillon Graff

April 2026

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