WISCONSIN MEN'S BASKETBALL Oregon 3-star models game after former Wisconsin men's basketball star Sam Dekker Michael McCleary Jul 5, 2024 Jul 5, 2024 Updated Mar 26, 2025 × Wisconsin men's basketball commit Zach Kinziger was among the best players at the Badgers' advanced and team camps last week. Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Vaughn Karvala has always been able to jump pretty high. 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GREG DIXON, STATE JOURNAL ARCHIVES Middleton's Will Garlock shoots a free throw during a game against Sun Prairie West on Jan. 11, 2024, at Sun Prairie West High School. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL ARCHIVES Middleton's Will Garlock calls a play during a game against Sun Prairie West on Jan. 11, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL ARCHIVES Middleton's Will Garlock drives the ball down the court during a game against Sun Prairie West on Jan. 11, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL ARCHIVES Middleton's Will Garlock rebounds the ball during a game against Sun Prairie West on Jan. 11, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL ARCHIVES Verona's Mason Sherry blocks a shot by Middleton's Will Garlock in the first half of a game Jan. 25, 2024, in Middleton. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL ARCHIVES Middleton's Will Garlock shoots the ball during the first half of a home game against Verona on Jan. 25, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL ARCHIVES Middleton's Will Garlock shoots the ball during in the second half of a home game against Verona on Jan. 25, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL ARCHIVES Middleton center Will Garlock shoots the ball during the second half of a home game against Verona on Jan. 25, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL ARCHIVES Middleton's Will Garlock celebrates during the second half of a home game against Verona on Jan. 25, 2024. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL ARCHIVES Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. 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Wisconsin men's basketball commit makes plays at Badgers' advanced and team camps Wisconsin men's basketball commit Zach Kinziger was among the best players at the Badgers' advanced and team camps last week.
Why Wisconsin capped this successful coach's bonus payments at less than he earned Badgers coaches earned more than $770,000 in bonuses during the 2023-24 school year. Here's the 14 who were added for spring sports.
Pressure's off for Wisconsin men's basketball commit who keeps improving The 2025 guard has been committed to the Badgers for almost a year, and he continues to look like a centerpiece for their next recruiting class.
In-state 2027 wing says Wisconsin men's basketball wants to 'see me in their offense' The Badgers extended their first scholarship offer to a rising sophomore prospect. Here's how his recruitment quickly led to an offer.
4 things we learned from Wisconsin men's basketball camps The Badgers had a chance to evaluate several commitments and extend offers to several recruits this week. Here's what we learned.
2 Wisconsin alums to help USA Basketball prepare for 2024 Paris Olympics The Badgers will have an alumni contingent on hand to train with the U.S. national team as they prepare for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
In-state guard commits to Wisconsin men's basketball as preferred walk-on The Sussex Hamilton guard is the only in-state player in the Badgers' 2024 class.
Former Wisconsin men's basketball forward to play in NBA Summer League The former Badgers forward takes another step toward a professional basketball future.
Former NBA player returns to Wisconsin men's basketball in newly created role A Randolph native and former Badgers player is returning to fill a role he held in the NBA after his playing career.
'It's turning to pro sports': After years in NBA, alum returns to help Wisconsin men's basketball evolve Greg Stiemsma was a development project, and he's used what he's learned to help NBA players grow. He hopes to do the same as the Badgers' dir…
Opponent announced for Wisconsin men's basketball's 1st Greenbrier Tip-Off game The Badgers will play in the inaugural tournament in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains on Nov. 22-24.
Former Wisconsin fan favorite makes rare appearance to Madison The former Badgers guard and his wife, a former Indiana star, returned to the area for a few days and visited some of their favorite spots.
How Wisconsin men's basketball landed 'one of the most talented guards' to come from New Zealand The Badgers landed a key part of New Zealand's "golden age" of prospect development. Here's how and why he's joining Wisconsin.
