
John Blackwell’s Journey from Wisconsin to Duke: A Rising Star’s Transfer Decision
A look at John Blackwell's standout junior season, his challenges, and the factors that led him to transfer to Duke.
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A look at John Blackwell's standout junior season, his challenges, and the factors that led him to transfer to Duke.

A proposed NCAA rule that would bar players with overseas experience from college competition puts Wisconsin's basketball program and other teams on alert.

The Badgers' 2026‑27 roster features five freshmen from abroad, each bringing distinct skills and experiences that could shape the team's dynamics.

The Badgers are focusing on summer workouts, evaluating returning players, and rethinking their Moneyball approach after losing John Blackwell, with optimism for an NCAA Tournament return.

Nolan Winter has elected to remain with the University of Wisconsin for his final year of eligibility, bringing his rebounding prowess and defensive intensity back to the program.

With 14 of 15 scholarship spots set for the 2026‑27 season, Wisconsin evaluates transfer Victory Onuetu’s defensive impact versus his limited offensive experience, debating whether a bench role might best harness his shot‑blocking strengths.

With 14 of 15 scholarships already accounted for, the Badgers are deliberately holding out for the right fit, while the NCAA's pending eligibility rule could reshape roster planning.

Wisconsin offers 2028 wing Terrance Byrd, highlighting his versatile skill set and marking the first high‑major scholarship in that class.

The University of Wisconsin announces its 2026‑27 men’s basketball schedule, featuring high‑profile nonconference matchups and an 18‑game conference slate that includes road tests against traditional rivals.

Freshman big Aleksas Bieliauskas emerged as a secret weapon for the Wisconsin Badgers, delivering clutch three‑point shooting and earning a B‑grade rating before announcing his transfer to South Carolina, where he aims to broaden his offensive role under Lamont Paris and Sam Dekker.

Freshman forward Aleksas Bieliauskas delivered key performances for the Badgers, including a five‑three outburst against Michigan, before announcing his transfer to South Carolina to continue his development under former Badgers coaches.

Greg Gard’s low‑profile rebuild at Wisconsin hides a potentially game‑changing addition in NBL guard Owen Foxwell, a player whose stats and experience could reshape the Badgers’ outlook.

At 25, Wisconsin's Nick Boyd combines age‑defying experience with a career‑high senior season, making him a intriguing, though uncertain, prospect as the draft approaches.

After a promising first year in Madison, Braeden Carrington set a program record with nine three‑pointers in a single game, yet a late‑season shooting slump cast doubt on his immediate pro prospects.

UCLA’s recent roster overhaul under Coach Mick Cronin brings new talent, with Donovan Dent leading the charge, as projections forecast home victories over several Big Ten opponents but also highlight likely losses to Michigan, Michigan State, Iowa and USC.

Wisconsin’s football and basketball programs rank among the conference’s top‑five in attendance, the only school to achieve this in both sports, while fan sentiment and fiscal pressures mount.

Former Wisconsin star Sam Dekker transitions to coaching, reuniting with longtime teammate Lamont Paris at the University of South Carolina.

Hayden Jones, who logged just 7.1 minutes per game last season, is poised to step into a larger role as the Badgers rebuild for the 2026‑27 campaign.

The Big Ten has released Illinois' conference opponents for the 2026‑27 season, revealing a schedule that balances challenging road trips with a host of winnable home games. With five returning Final Four players and new additions, the Illini hope to build on recent success.

Coach Greg Gard discusses the Badgers' approach to NIL funding, staff navigation of the transfer portal, and goals for increased competitiveness.

The Big Ten announced the University of Wisconsin's 2026‑27 men's basketball conference opponents, highlighting a schedule that blends familiar rivalries with fresh challenges.

A freshman season that saw Zach Kinziger log just 4.8 minutes per game still delivered moments of promise, from a career‑high six points against Penn State to the coaching staff’s confidence in his potential.

Freshman guard Zach Kinziger logged limited minutes for the Wisconsin Badgers, but his career‑high six points against Penn State and a promising shooting outlook set the stage for a more prominent role next season.
Auburn’s 2026‑27 schedule features a marquee game against Wisconsin in Nashville, a return to the Players Era Festival in Las Vegas, and a continuation of its series with Arizona, all while key players Tahaad Pettiford and Kevin Overton come back to lead an experienced backcourt.