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Wisconsin Athletics: Draft Hopes, Transfers and Turmoil
What Makes Wisconsin Prospects NFL-Worthy? Wisconsin may send only one or two players to the 2026 NFL Draft, with most of its stars likely signing as undrafted free agents. The headline prospects each boast a defining trait: Mason Reiger’s relentless block shedding and 45 quarterback pressures, Vinny Anthony’s top-end speed and big-play ability, Austin Brown’s…
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Badger Sports: Recruits, Transfers and Win-Now Pressure
Fickell Now Flying Solo in Madison’s Hot Seat When athletic director Chris McIntosh accepted a Big Ten strategy role, coach Luke Fickell lost his chief advocate. McIntosh’s move leaves Fickell perched atop spring practice without his primary safety net, relying on interim AD Marcus Sedberry and the promise of portal recruits to salvage a program…
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Wisconsin Athletics: Injuries, Returns & Leadership Shake-Up
Rapp’s Homecoming Reboot: Badgers’ 2026–27 Blueprint Austin Rapp, coming off a breakout junior season, officially announced his return to Wisconsin for 2026–27, solidifying the Badgers’ frontcourt. With Rapp at power forward, Nolan Winter likely to stick at center and incoming transfer Owen Foxwell manning point guard, Madison’s projected starting five gains a mix of experience…
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Badgers’ Future: Players, Pipelines, and Power Struggles
Rapp’s Return: Badgers’ Big Man Stays On Roster Australian forward Austin Rapp, who averaged 9.7 points and 4.0 rebounds last season for Wisconsin, has officially announced his return for the 2026-27 campaign. Rapp’s streaky shooting—struggles earlier in the year gave way to a red-hot finish with multiple multi-three performances—adds critical spacing to Wisconsin’s revamped offense.…
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Badgers Eye Transfers, Extend Offers, Prep NFL Prospects
From Small-Town Hero to Badger Hope: ‘Ice’ Emery’s Rise After starring at Neenah High School and a winding college journey through Merrimack, Dodge City Community College, Western Carolina and Cleveland State, guard Chevalier “Ice” Emery has caught Wisconsin’s eye in the transfer portal. Emery averaged 12.7 points per game off the bench in the Horizon…
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Badgers Blockbusters: Frozen Four and Recruiting Frenzy
Frozen Four Showdown: UW vs Denver Broadcast Guide Wisconsin men’s hockey is back in the national championship game for the first time since 2006, facing Denver in the 2026 Frozen Four title tilt at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on April 11. After clinching a dramatic comeback win over Michigan State and staving off North…
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3 Top Candidates to Fill Wisconsin’s Frontcourt Void
Big Man Shakedown: Bieliauskas’s Successors Lined Up After losing forward Aleksas Bieliauskas to the transfer portal, Wisconsin needs to plug a sizable gap in its paint presence. Three potential big men have emerged: Noah Feddersen from North Dakota State, a hometown product who averaged 12.8 points and 5.6 rebounds late in the season; Sebastian Rancik…
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Badgers’ Frozen Four Showdown & Recruiting Frenzy
Legacy QB Sorgi Poised for Madison Homecoming Wisconsin’s 2027 recruiting class has surged to eight verbal pledges, ranking No. 10 on 247Sports and No. 15 on On3/Rivals. With in-state targets locked down, the Badgers have set their sights on four-star quarterback Jack Sorgi of Indiana’s Tri-West High, son of former UW signal-caller Jim Sorgi. After…
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Badgers’ Spring Drills, Transfers, and Recruiting News
Shells, Spins, and Spring Drama at Practice No. 5 The Badgers returned from spring break wearing shells, not pads, and the offense still looks like it’s solving a Rubik’s Cube blindfolded. In Practice No. 5, the offense remains a work in progress under new coordinator Jeff Grimes, while the defense sprints ahead. QB1 Colton Joseph…
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Badgers in Flux: Portal Exodus and Draft Woes
Wisconsin’s Roster Riddles: Three Portal Puzzles The Badgers begin portal season already bleeding backcourt scorers. John Blackwell, a three-year contributor and third-team All-Big Ten pick, is off to the NBA Draft and transfer window, joining Nick Boyd, Braeden Carrington, and Andrew Rohde among departing guards. Wisconsin now must replace its two top 20-point scorers, address…