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3 Wisconsin football post-hype players to watch in 2026

These Wisconsin football players arrived on campus with plenty of hype. Now, 2026 could be the season they finally live up to it.

Jun 27 • Dillon Graff

Mailbag: What's driving Wisconsin football's 2027 recruiting success?

Wisconsin football is closing top targets in the 2027 class at an impressive rate. What’s fueling the Badgers’ recruiting success?

Jun 26 • Dillon Graff

Wisconsin basketball lands highest-ranked Minnesota recruit in program history

Four-star Minnesota wing Baboucarr Ann committed to Wisconsin, giving Greg Gard the highest-rated recruit of his tenure.

Jun 26 • Dillon Graff

Wisconsin basketball offers four-star Illinois wing after campus visit

Wisconsin extended a scholarship offer to four-star Illinois wing Cole Kelly in the 2028 class following his visit to Madison.

Jun 25 • Dillon Graff

Wisconsin basketball offers 2028 Minnesota guard after advanced camp

Wisconsin extended a scholarship offer to Minnesota guard Kevin Wilson Jr. after attending the Badgers’ annual advanced camp.

Jun 19 • Dillon Graff

Wisconsin football flips Texas Tech EDGE commit Brody Pfannenstiel

After months of pursuit, Wisconsin convinced Texas Tech commit Brody Pfannenstiel to flip his commitment and join the Badgers' 2027 class.

Jun 17 • Dillon Graff

What convinced Wisconsin football OL commit Jack Tabbert to stay home

Wisconsin OL commit Jack Tabbert discusses earning a Badgers offer, his official visit, and why he believes this staff can turn things around.

Jun 15 • Dillon Graff

Wisconsin football hosts loaded group of 2028 recruits for 'Bucky’s BBQ'

Wisconsin hosted several top 2028 recruits for Bucky's BBQ. Here's who made the trip to Madison and what they said afterward.

Jun 14 • Dillon Graff

Wisconsin basketball lands 7-foot-1 Minnesota center in 2027 class

Wisconsin landed a verbal commitment from Maple Grove (Minn.) center Jack Thelen, adding a frontcourt piece to its 2027 recruiting class.

Jun 13 • Dillon Graff

Wisconsin football lands Texas safety with 30-plus scholarship offers

Wisconsin landed Texas safety James "Trey Roberson" shortly after his official visit, adding another defensive back to the 2027 class.

Jun 10 • Dillon Graff

Wisconsin football flips in-state OL from North Dakota State

Wisconsin flipped Pewaukee offensive lineman Jack Tabbert from North Dakota State, adding another in-state recruit to its 2027 class.

Jun 9 • Dillon Graff

Wisconsin football lands verbal commitment from Chicago-area edge rusher

Edge defender Darin Graham announced his verbal commitment to Wisconsin, giving the Badgers another addition in the 2027 cycle.

Jun 7 • Dillon Graff

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