The Badger Backer

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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…
 • 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.
 • 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?
 • 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.
 • 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…
 • Christian Borman
Wisconsin vs. Michigan: Big Ten Semifinal Preview & Prediction
Can the Badgers break the Wolverines' 14-game win streak and trigger the "Rapp Rule" in Chicago?
 • Christian Borman
Wisconsin vs. Illinois: Big Ten Quarterfinal Preview & Prediction
A rematch of two of the top offensive teams in the Big Ten takes place today. Can the shorthanded Badgers upset the fresh Fighting Illini?
 • Christian Borman
Wisconsin vs. Washington: Big Ten Tournament Preview & Prediction
No. 23 Wisconsin opens the 2026 Big Ten Tournament vs. Washington at the United Center. Get the latest injury updates on Nolan Winter, betting odds, and…
 • Christian Borman
The Badger Backer Roundup: Mackey Magic, All-Conference Honors, and NFL Paydays
Wisconsin stuns Purdue, Boyd and Blackwell earn All-Big Ten recognition, and former Badgers land massive NFL free agency deals.
 • Christian Borman
Showdown at Mackey: Wisconsin Faces #15 Purdue with a Friday Bye on the Line
Can the Badgers overcome a potentially shorthanded frontcourt to secure their first Top-4 Big Ten seed since 2022?
 • Christian Borman
The Badger Backer Roundup: Staff Shakeups, the Miller Commitment, and Hoops’ Bittersweet Senior Night
A look at Luke Fickell’s finalized 2026 coaching staff, Isaac Miller’s big in-state commitment, and the latest on Nolan Winter’s injury status.
 • Christian Borman
Seniors Shine, Badgers Cruise in 78-45 Rout of Maryland
Wisconsin dismantles Maryland 78-45 to match a home win record, but a late injury to Nolan Winter casts a shadow on the celebration.
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