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Badgers Basketball: Takeaways, Rankings & Rising Stars
Hooked on Hoops: Key Takeaways from the Iowa Triumph In an 84-71 victory over Iowa, Wisconsin’s energy soared thanks to Nick Boyd’s 27-point, nine-rebound, 10-assist masterclass and Nolan Winter’s 18 points. Austin Rapp’s three-point revival proved pivotal, giving the Badgers crucial spacing. Coach Greg Gard’s evolving strategy on playing guys with two fouls paid dividends…
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Badgers Seek Edge Against Hawkeyes’ Defense
Badgers Vs. Hawkeyes: Battle at the Kohl Center Wisconsin, now 0-2 against ranked Big Ten foes after an 86-69 drubbing by Ohio State, looks to rebound at home against Iowa. The Hawkeyes, fresh off a signature 57-52 upset of No. 9 Nebraska, boast the conference’s stingiest defense, allowing just 64.4 points per game and forcing…
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Badgers Buzz: From NFL Signings to Olympic Ice Miracles
Pryor’s Persisting Path: From Badgers to Bengals—Again Kendric Pryor, a former Wisconsin Badger who went undrafted in 2021, has inked a one-year deal with the Cincinnati Bengals, marking his fifth NFL season. After spending most of the past three years on the Bengals’ practice squad, he played in two games in 2024—catching one pass for…
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Badgers’ Big Ten Power, Portal Picks & Olympic Gold
Badgers Bet Big on Transfer Portal – Will It Pay Off? The Badgers added more than 30 transfers this offseason to patch what Scout and Athlon call one of the weakest Big Ten rosters. Despite bringing in experienced names like ex–Iowa State back Abu Sama and Missouri safety Marvin Burks Jr., Wisconsin still ranks near…
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Badgers’ Stinging Losses and Coaching Leap
When the Badgers’ Edge Vanished in Columbus The No.24 Wisconsin Badgers came into Columbus riding two straight top-10 wins, only to be dismantled 86-69 by Ohio State. Turnovers piled up early, with Nick Boyd stripped on the first possession and Wisconsin coughing up the ball three times in the first 11 trips. The Buckeyes capitalized…
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Badgers Basketball: Brackets, Broadcast & Buckeye Battle
Tune In to Badgers vs. Buckeyes Showdown The Badgers head to Value City Arena looking to complete a season sweep of Ohio State after a dominant 92-82 win in Madison. Wisconsin ranks third in the Big Ten at 83.7 points per game, boasts the NCAA’s second-highest offensive efficiency since January 1, and has surged back…
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Wisconsin Badgers Climb Back Into AP Top 25
Badger Bounce-Back: Top-10 Takedowns Propel Wisconsin After being entirely snubbed in last week’s AP Top 25, the Wisconsin Badgers roared back into the rankings at No. 24 thanks to two monumental victories. First, they stunned No. 8 Illinois in overtime on the road, draining a season-high 16 three-pointers and committing only four turnovers in a…
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Badgers’ Giant-Killing Rampage and Rising Frontcourt
Badgers’ 92-71 Blitz: How Wisconsin Crushed MSU Wisconsin overwhelmed Michigan State 92-71 at the Kohl Center, hitting 15 three-pointers and setting a school record for largest margin over an AP Top-10 team. Nick Boyd poured in 29 points and John Blackwell added 24, while Nolan Winter grabbed 11 boards. The Badgers started 5-for-5 from deep,…
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Badgers on the Move: Rebounds to Position Switches
Glass Crusaders: Less and Ness Hunt for Dominance Wisconsin stunned No. 8 Illinois in overtime and now hosts No. 10 Michigan State in back-to-back top-10 showdowns—the first such pair since 2016. The Badgers (17-7, 9-4 Big Ten) hope to replicate their 92-90 upset by leaning on sharpshooter John Blackwell, high-octane bench spark Austin Rapp and…
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Badger Basketball: Regrets and Career-Best Performances
Tom Izzo’s Biggest Recruiting Regret: John Blackwell’s Rise Wisconsin guard John Blackwell has become the “one that got away” for Michigan State after Tom Izzo and staff passed on the Michigan native in high school. The 6’3″ guard chose the Badgers early, rejecting late recruitment overtures from MSU, and has since cemented himself as a…