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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…
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Badgers: From Linebacker U to High-Stakes Illini Showdown
Badgers Crowned Linebacker University by NFL Metrics The Wisconsin Badgers have established themselves as “Linebacker University,” leading all college programs over the past five seasons in sacks, tackles for loss, forced fumbles, and interceptions by their NFL linebackers. Deeg Sports data shows Badger alumni—both edge rushers like T.J. Watt and off-ball stars such as T.J.…
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Badgers Unleashed: Muscle, Stars, and Coaching Buzz
Transfer RB Abu Sama’s Muscle Reveal Shakes Up Badger Backfield Wisconsin welcomed Abu Sama, a 5-foot-11, 210-pound transfer from Iowa State, into its running back room this spring—and the early workout photos tell the story. Tagged as Wisconsin’s new lead back, Sama has been tearing through the weight room like a linebacker in cleats, posting…
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Badger Blues: Portal Pressure, Euro Hopes, Overtime Agony
Heartbreak in Assembly Hall: Badgers’ Epic One-Point Overtime Loss Greg Gard lamented two pivotal officiating decisions that turned a one-point Wisconsin lead into a 78-77 overtime defeat at Assembly Hall. A dubious offensive foul on Nick Boyd with 15.1 seconds left erased a late Badgers advantage, and a questionable charge on John Blackwell sealed their…
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Badgers vs. Hoosiers: Stream It and Stop the Shooters
From Sofa to Assembly Hall: Catching Badger Basketball Live The article lays out all the modern wizardry you need to tune into Wisconsin Badgers vs. Indiana Hoosiers. It covers TV coverage on FOX with commentary by Kevin Kugler and LaPhonso Ellis, plus streaming options via YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, FuboTV, Sling TV, FOX…
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Badgers in the Spotlight: Trades, Rookies & Gold
Bucks’ One-Night Stand with Hayes-Davis Ends Abruptly Nigel Hayes-Davis was traded from the Phoenix Suns to the Milwaukee Bucks at the NBA deadline, only to be waived within 24 hours—echoing Sam Dekker’s fleeting Bucks cameo in 2018. After averaging 1.3 points and 1.2 rebounds over 27 games in Phoenix, Hayes-Davis finds himself a free agent…
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Wisconsin Alumni Impact NFL, NBA, NCAA hoops, Olympics
From Badgers Backfield to Ravens Sidelines Eddie Faulkner, former Wisconsin Badgers running back and longtime Steelers coach, is set to join the Baltimore Ravens as their new running backs coach under head coach Jesse Minter. Faulkner played at UW from 1997–2000, rushing for over 1,000 yards and backing up Heisman winner Ron Dayne. After coaching…
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Inside the Wisconsin Badgers’ Latest Highs, Lows, and Moves
When Dad Is Coach: Fickell’s Twin Sons Walk On The Badgers announced that head coach Luke Fickell will soon coach not just his team but also his twin sons, Ashton and Aydon, who committed as priority walk-ons in the 2026 recruiting class. Both brothers starred at Edgewood High School in Madison: Ashton as a disruptive…
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Badgers’ Coaching Moves and Recruiting Power Plays
Star Tight End Turns Recruiter for Badgers’ Future The Wisconsin Badgers have snagged Korz Loken, the top in-state recruit for their 2027 class, and he’s already playing recruitment quarterback. The four-star tight end from Iola-Scandinavia committed on January 10, then immediately hit the ground running—hosting junior-day visits, hyping fellow Wisconsin prospects on social media, and…