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Wisconsin men's basketball 7-footer 'doing more every day' following apparent ankle injury

Michael McCleary
Mar 9, 2026
Mar 9, 2026 Updated Mar 13, 2026

Austin Rapp was in a big spot due to Nolan Winter's absence, but the Badgers sophomore forward delivered with 17 points on Saturday vs. Purdue.

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University of Wisconsin men's basketball coach Greg Gard expressed optimism about the return of a starting forward before the NCAA Tournament.

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