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The Wisconsin Badgers had a busy week in the transfer portal last week, landing George Washington guard Trey Autry, Miami (OH) wing Eian Elmer, and Hofstra center Victory Onuetu. On Wednesday, they made the latest addition to their 2026-27 season, landing and signing in-state freshman Josh Manchester, the school announced. Manchester, a native of Mt. […]
The Wisconsin Badgers capped off a strong week last week with the addition of Miami (OH) wing Eian Elmer, who was the team’s top target in the transfer portal. Elmer, a 6’7, 215-pound junior, averaged 12.7 points and 5.9 rebounds per game in a complementary role, while shooting 49.8 percent from the field and 42.7 […]
Wisconsin Badgers transfer guard John Blackwell made the major decision to transfer to the Duke Blue Devils this week, immediately putting them in contender status for the 2026-27 season. After choosing to enter the transfer portal earlier this month, Blackwell immediately became one of the best players available, and some of the top schools in […]
There was an interesting contrast in both outcomes and styles on Tuesday when Nolan Winter announced his return to the Wisconsin Badgers via a heartfelt statement at around the same time John Blackwell told the world he was leaving for Duke in what can charitably be described as a slightly awkward revisionist narrative about his desire to play point guard for the Blue […]
The Wisconsin Badgers community was left surprised last week when Athletic Director Chris McIntosh announced his immediate resignation to take on a role at the Big Ten. McIntosh had been Wisconsin’s Athletic Director since 2021 and had been in the department since 2014, being in charge of several key hires, including Luke Fickell and Robin […]
The Wisconsin Badgers got some major news on Tuesday, as star forward Nolan Winter is returning for the 2026-27 season, according to 247Sports’s Nick Osen. Winter, a junior this past season, was Wisconsin’s top priority this offseason, and the Badgers fended off efforts to retain the big man and sign him to a deal for […]
It’s official: Wisconsin Badgers transfer guard John Blackwell is heading to the Duke Blue Devils for the 2026-27 season, according to ESPN’s Jeff Borzello. Blackwell, ranked as one of the top players in the transfer portal, had been strongly linked to Duke, among other schools, since the portal opened, and had taken a visit to […]
One former Wisconsin native is entering the portal prior to the deadline on Tuesday night, as On3’s Joe Tipton reported that Alabama guard/wing Davion Hannah is heading to the transfer portal following his freshman season. Hannah, ranked a top-50 recruit by On3 in the loaded 2025 freshman class, averaged 3.3 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 0.8 […]
The 2026 NFL Draft is right around the corner, and several Wisconsin Badgers are hoping to hear their name called, with projections varying across the board. Heading into the draft, the top prospects from Wisconsin this offseason are edge rusher Mason Reiger, wide receiver Vinny Anthony, tight end Lance Mason, safety Austin Brown, and offensive […]
The NCAA transfer portal is set to close on Tuesday night, as players now have the deadline to enter, making for what could be a hectic final day of portal entries. Now, players only have to enter on Tuesday, not make a decision on where they’re going, but one player who has yet to confirm […]
The Wisconsin Badgers had a big week last week in the transfer portal, securing the commitments of George Washington guard Trey Autry, Miami (OH) wing Eian Elmer, and Hofstra center Victory Onuetu. All three filled the top needs Wisconsin had entering the month, and should fit into the rotation next season with a new-look team. […]
The Wisconsin Badgers have been focused on the transfer portal in recent weeks, landing commitments from guard Trey Autry, wing Eian Elmer, and center Victory Onuetu over the last few days. Those three players will be key pieces in the rotation next season, as Wisconsin is slowly building its roster towards the 15-player limit. But […]
Over the past two offseasons, the Wisconsin Badgers have seen quite the number of people in and out of their program as they look to build in the transfer portal. The priority of targeting older, ready-now players has sometimes led to younger guys looking for more playing time elsewhere. We saw that this offseason with […]
The Wisconsin Badgers have made some moves in the transfer portal this week, landing commitments from George Washington guard Trey Autry, Miami (OH) wing Eian Elmer, and Hofstra center Victory Onuetu. Those three should fill key spots in the rotation for the upcoming season, as Wisconsin waited to find its top targets in the transfer […]
I’m not sure if it’s cause and effect or simple correlation, but it can’t be denied that Wisconsin Badgers head coach Greg Gard has been absolutely dealing in the transfer portal since former Athletic Director Chris McIntosh shockingly announced his resignation last week. Since then, Wisconsin has landed three new players in quick succession: guard Trey Autry, center […]
The Wisconsin Badgers had been relatively quiet over the first week of the transfer portal as they looked to see who would be available and what players best fit their system. Well, a couple of those dominoes are starting to fall, and the biggest one was announced on Saturday afternoon, as Miami (OH) transfer guard […]
The Wisconsin Badgers got some surprising news earlier this offseason, as starting freshman forward/center Aleksas Bieliauskas announced he’d enter the transfer portal. It was unexpected, as the Badgers wanted Bieliauskas back in the fold to have a strong frontcourt in 2026 with Nolan Winter, Austin Rapp, and Will Garlock, but unfortunately, the financials couldn’t match, […]
While the Wisconsin Badgers men’s basketball team is looking to figure out its next steps in the transfer portal, the women’s team has been making some major moves. The most notable? Landing former five-star recruit Addie Deal in the portal earlier this week. The Iowa guard had averaged 5.1 points, 1.6 assists, and 1.2 rebounds […]
The Wisconsin Badgers have their second addition in the transfer portal, and it’s a big one (literally): Hofstra transfer center Victory Onuetu. Onuetu, a junior this past season, spent his first year of college basketball at Hofstra, averaging 4.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 1.0 blocks on 17.9 minutes per game. Playing in all 35 contests, […]
The Wisconsin Badgers have made their first move in the transfer portal, landing and signing George Washington guard Trey Autry, according to 247Sports’s Matt Zenitz. Autry, a junior this past season, averaged 11.0 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.5 assists, while shooting 43.5 percent from the field and 38.5 percent from three. The Badgers had been […]
The Wisconsin Badgers saw some major administration news over the weekend as Athletic Director Chris McIntosh announced he’s resigning to take a role at the Big Ten. It’s a significant move as McIntosh had been with the Badgers since 2014 and had operated as the Athletic Director since 2021. With McIntosh’s departure, Deputy Athletic Director […]
It’s been an eventful last week of spring ball for the Wisconsin Badgers, as they’ve started to ramp up, reaching the midway point of April. With a lot of updates coming, let’s do a long notebook that breaks down the last four practices individually, giving my thoughts on each. Wisconsin had its sixth practice of […]
It was a rough day of practice for the Wisconsin Badgers on Tuesday, and head coach Luke Fickell shared his displeasure when talking to reporters after the practice. “Not overly excited today. Just not a great day,” Fickell said after Wisconsin’s eighth practice of the spring on Tuesday. “You know, on our Tuesdays, we’ve been […]
The Wisconsin Badgers got some unfortunate news last week, as head coach Luke Fickell confirmed that starting offensive lineman Emerson Mandell would miss the rest of spring ball after undergoing surgery on his foot. “Emerson’s out for the rest of spring,” Fickell said on Tuesday. “He had a little surgery on his foot and will […]
The Wisconsin Badgers athletic program saw some unexpected news over the weekend, as Athletic Director Chris McIntosh announced his resignation to take a role at the Big Ten. The former Badgers football player is accepting a role as the Big Ten’s Deputy Commissioner for Strategy, commissioner Tony Petitti announced on Monday, which is a newly […]