Archive - The Badger Backer

John Blackwell to Enter the Transfer Portal

Wisconsin guard John Blackwell has officially entered the transfer portal and the 2026 NBA Draft. We break down the impact of this massive loss and 4…

16 hrs ago • Christian Borman

The Badger Backer Roundup: The In-State Wall Stands Tall, Foxwell Commits, and a Landmark Sponsorship

4-star RB Kingston Allen and the Mallinger twins headline a historic 2027 recruiting run, Australian guard Owen Foxwell joins the hoops backcourt, and…

Apr 4 • Christian Borman

From Down Under to Madison: Aussie Guard Owen Foxwell Commits to Wisconsin Basketball

The "Australian pipeline" is officially open in Madison.

Apr 4 • Christian Borman

March 2026

Wisconsin Mr. Basketball Is Back On the Board: Should Wisconsin Target Zavier Zens?

2026 Wisconsin Mr. Basketball Zavier Zens is back on the market after requesting his release from UNI. See why the Badgers should keep the local star…

Mar 31 • Christian Borman

Badgers Land Commitment from 2027 4-Star OL Cole Reiter

The Badgers land their 5th commit in the 2027 class with the addition of four-star offensive lineman Cole Reiter.

Mar 27 • Christian Borman

The Badger Backer Roundup: Spring Practice Standouts, Hockey Dynasty, and a WBIT Run

Football transfers are showing flashes in spring ball, Austin Rapp commits to returning to the Badgers, and the women's basketball team advances to the…

Mar 26 • Christian Borman

Wisconsin Men's Basketball Transfer Portal Tracker

Tracking all of the Wisconsin men's basketball players coming and going to the transfer portal.

Mar 25 • Christian Borman

The Badger Backer "What If" Series — Ch. 5: What if Johnny Davis Stayed in 2022?

An alternate history where the Badgers' ultimate offensive weapon delays his NBA dreams and alters the trajectory of Greg Gard's program.

Mar 25 • Christian Borman

An Offseason Blueprint for Greg Gard and the Wisconsin Basketball Team

What does Greg Gard and the Wisconsin basketball program need to do to build a team that can make a deep run in the 2027 NCAA Tournament?

Mar 21 • Christian Borman

Wisconsin Badgers vs. High Point Panthers: In-Game Chat

Join the Badger Backer in-game chat as the Badgers take on High Point in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament!

Mar 19 • Christian Borman

Wisconsin vs. High Point: 2026 NCAA Tournament First-Round Preview & Prediction

John Blackwell and the battle-tested Badgers head to Portland looking to avoid the 5/12 upset against the High Point Panthers.

Mar 18 • Christian Borman

The Badger Backer Roundup: NCAA Tournament Begins, Nolan Winter Injury Update, and Spring Ball Kickoff

Wisconsin earns a No. 5 seed in Portland, Nolan Winter provides a major injury boost, and Wisconsin football looks to add two commits in the near…

Mar 17 • Christian Borman

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