University of Wisconsin men’s basketball head coach Greg Gard earned a milestone victory as the Badgers avoided a disastrous second-half collapse to defeat the Ohio State Buckeyes 70-68 on Jan. 14. The Badgers started strong and took a 17-point lead into halftime.
Vanderbilt's roster construction and Morez Johnson's rapidlly-improving defense among trends Isaac Trotter is tracking.
What to know about the Terrapins as the Badgers start a streak with four of their next five games on the road.
The Badgers were one of four schools who earned a visit from a top international wing, whose looming decision day will mark the end of a process that has progressed
The Wisconsin Badgers basketball program missed out on a major international prospect as Harun Zrno, a sharpshooter from Bosnia in the 2025 class, committed to
Blackwell has needed to take on a much larger role in his sophomore campaign after Chucky Hepburn, the Badgers’ starting point guard over the last three years, transferred to Louisville and seven other players departed before the season. “Whatever position coach wants me to play,” Blackwell said in an interview earlier this year.
The buzz around Khaman Maluach entering college centered on his 7-foot-2 size, incredible wingspan and ability to block shots. While he's been a deterrent for opponents around the rim -- Duke ranks second in 2-point defense nationally -- Maluach is also starting to come on as a consistent offensive piece.
It continued to cement Greg Gard’s team as one of the better in the conference ... Ohio State went on the road and beat top-ranked Purdue, while last-place Minnesota defeated Iowa. Perceived quality doesn’t seem to matter in a conference loaded ...
The Big Ten schedule is nearing the halfway point as January winds down. One team has separated itself at the top of the conference standings, but the league race is far from decided.
We’re nearing the end of January and the race for the Big Ten is starting to get a bit clearer. Michigan’s stock has taken a hit after a surprise loss to Minnesota on the road that the Wolverines really couldn’t afford and now an absolute thumping at Mackey.
Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard discussed the matchup against Essegian when meeting with the media on Friday, specifically what he’s seen from the former Badger at his new destination:
Wisconsin’s preseason outlook, remember, was a 12th-place finish in the new 18-team Big Ten. The Badgers have already proven that outlook wrong with a 15-4 (5-3 Big Ten) start to the season and a No. 18 ranking in the current AP Poll. Predictive metrics back that up — Wisconsin ranks No. 22 in KenPom and No. 26 in the ESPN BPI.