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Basketball


Wisconsin women's basketball snaps 10-game losing streak with postseason victory

Wisconsin women's basketball snaps 10-game losing streak with postseason victory

  • Olivia Janik

The Badgers advanced to the second round of the WBIT with a win at Oregon State on Thursday night.

Wisconsin men's basketball backcourt duo's closing chapter a disappointing upset loss

Wisconsin men's basketball backcourt duo's closing chapter a disappointing upset loss

  • Michael McCleary

The Badgers' backcourt duo worked all season to make different styles look symbiotic, but the "the best backcourt in the country" is gone after the NCAA Tournament's first round.

Polzin: Greatness remains out of reach for Greg Gard and Wisconsin men's basketball

Polzin: Greatness remains out of reach for Greg Gard and Wisconsin men's basketball

  • JIM POLZIN

The Badgers had designs on a long run in the NCAA Tournament. Instead, they were left dealing with an all-too-familiar gut-wrenching end to a season.

Top seeds are big favorites to start March Madness, but it could be tricky to spot an upstart

Top seeds are big favorites to start March Madness, but it could be tricky to spot an upstart

  • AARON BEARD Associated Press

Lower-seeded teams have long filled March with shocking upsets to earn the almost honorary title of Cinderella. 

Polzin: Talking points from No. 5 Badgers men's basketball upset 1st-round loss to No. 12 High Point

Polzin: Talking points from No. 5 Badgers men's basketball upset 1st-round loss to No. 12 High Point

  • JIM POLZIN

State Journal columnist shares his thoughts on the Badgers' loss to the Panthers in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday in Portland, Ore. 

3 things that stood out from No. 5 Wisconsin men's basketball's brutal loss to No. 12 High Point

3 things that stood out from No. 5 Wisconsin men's basketball's brutal loss to No. 12 High Point

  • Michael McCleary

The Badgers again found themselves on the wrong side of a 5-12 upset in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, suffering a season-ending loss to High Point.

Photos: Wisconsin men's basketball meets surging High Point in NCAA Tournament

Photos: Wisconsin men's basketball meets surging High Point in NCAA Tournament

  • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scenes from the fifth-seeded Badgers' first-round matchup with 12th-seeded High Point in NCAA Tournament action Thursday at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon.

Wisconsin men's basketball arrives at NCAA Tournament first round

Wisconsin men's basketball arrives at NCAA Tournament first round

    Wisconsin men's basketball warms up at the NCAA Tournament

    Wisconsin men's basketball warms up at the NCAA Tournament

      Wisconsin men's basketball junior not on NCAA Tournament First Round injury report

      Wisconsin men's basketball junior not on NCAA Tournament First Round injury report

        The 7-footer has missed the last four games with an ankle injury and could provide a boost for the Badgers with his return to the court.

        The 3-pointer changed college basketball, and attempts are up heading into March Madness

        The 3-pointer changed college basketball, and attempts are up heading into March Madness

          This marks the 40th season with the 3-pointer fully integrated into college basketball, an advancement that has transformed the sport since its 1986-87 introduction. 

          Polzin: How the 'outsider' on the Wisconsin men's basketball coaching staff has blended in nicely

          Polzin: How the 'outsider' on the Wisconsin men's basketball coaching staff has blended in nicely

            Unlike his fellow assistants, Lance Randall didn't play for the Badgers. But it's a program — and a head coach — that means a lot to this lifelong gym rat.  

            Wisconsin high school basketball alumni contributing to March Madness women's squads

            Wisconsin high school basketball alumni contributing to March Madness women's squads

              Multiple reigning national champions and all-conference talents who hail from Wisconsin are ready to fuel NCAA Tournament runs for their women's basketball programs. 

              Muggsy Bogues talks March Madness predictions

              Muggsy Bogues talks March Madness predictions

                NBA legend Muggsy Bogues sits down to discuss his 2026 March Madness bracket.

                Defenders know Wisconsin men's basketball guard is going left. He succeeds anyways

                Defenders know Wisconsin men's basketball guard is going left. He succeeds anyways

                The point guard has been told to develop his right his whole life. But his left hand, while predictable, remains unstoppable.

                Wisconsin men's basketball coach shares opinion on NCAA Tournament expansion

                Wisconsin men's basketball coach shares opinion on NCAA Tournament expansion

                Badgers coach Greg Gard shared his take on NCAA Tournament expansion, players offered their thoughts on filling out brackets and more takeaways from Wisconsin's practice day.

                Wisconsin men's basketball coach in favor of NCAA Tournament expansion

                Wisconsin men's basketball coach in favor of NCAA Tournament expansion

                Badgers coach Greg Gard explained his take on NCAA Tournament expansion, as well as potentially playing multi-game series' in later rounds of the event.

                Wisconsin men's basketball forward back in former school's city

                Wisconsin men's basketball forward back in former school's city

                Badgers forward Austin Rapp spent his freshman season at the University of Portland. Now he's back in the city playing in the NCAA Tournament with a lot of family set to be in the stands.

                Wisconsin men's basketball coach wary of opponents turnover success

                Wisconsin men's basketball coach wary of opponents turnover success

                High Point ranks sixth in the country in offensive turnover percentage (13.0%) and fifth in defensive turnover percentage (21.9%) per KenPom. That's something that stands out to Badgers coach Greg Gard.

                Wisconsin men's basketball not too invested in filling out brackets

                Wisconsin men's basketball not too invested in filling out brackets

                Badgers guards John Blackwell and Nick Boyd as well as forward Austin Rapp were asked if they fill out brackets for the NCAA Tournament. It doesn't seem to be their thing.

                Wisconsin men's basketball 7-footer says he'll play in NCAA Tournament opener

                Wisconsin men's basketball 7-footer says he'll play in NCAA Tournament opener

                The junior forward is set to make his return for the Badgers in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday. Here's what to know about his status.

                Wisconsin men's basketball gets loose at NCAA Tournament practice

                Wisconsin men's basketball gets loose at NCAA Tournament practice

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                Experienced captains to lead team, freshmen fight for varsity innings in upcoming season.

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                Hoping to secure NCAA spot, Wisconsin men's hockey roots for other teams — even Michigan

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                Wisconsin men's basketball practices at the NCAA Tournament

                Wisconsin men's basketball practices at the NCAA Tournament

                Wisconsin men's basketball participates in halfcourt shooting contest at NCAA Tournament practice

                Wisconsin men's basketball participates in halfcourt shooting contest at NCAA Tournament practice

                Michigan State throws down dunk after dunk in March Madness practice

                Michigan State throws down dunk after dunk in March Madness practice

                Michigan State throws down dunk after dunk in March Madness practice at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York, on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.

                NCAA Tournament loaded with top NBA prospects — including several freshmen

                NCAA Tournament loaded with top NBA prospects — including several freshmen

                The potential class of draft prospects is considered among the deepest in years if all go the one-and-done route as expected.

                How to watch, stream, listen to Wisconsin men's basketball's NCAA Tournament opener

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                The postseason has arrived for Wisconsin men's basketball, which opens the NCAA Tournament against High Point on Thursday. Here's how to tune in to the action.

                Inside Greg Gard's path from successor to program builder for Wisconsin men's basketball

                Inside Greg Gard's path from successor to program builder for Wisconsin men's basketball

                Greg Gard inherited a winning culture when taking over the Badgers just over a decade ago. He's since left his own imprint upon the program.

                March Madness wagering to tip off just 2 months after federal gambling charges

                March Madness wagering to tip off just 2 months after federal gambling charges

                March Madness generates more wagering than any other event in the U.S. The American Gaming Association estimated a record $3.3 billion would be legally bet on the games this year.

                Long grind of conference tournaments can impact which teams advance in March Madness

                Long grind of conference tournaments can impact which teams advance in March Madness

                Teams coming off long runs in their league tournaments have a short window to regroup ahead of March Madness.

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