WISCONSIN MEN'S BASKETBALL Wisconsin men's basketball signs Australian forward as 8th offseason addition Michael McCleary Apr 23, 2026 Apr 23, 2026 Updated May 12, 2026 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The University of Wisconsin men's basketball team again looked internationally to secure its eighth addition this offseason.kAmxD224 #:55=6[ 2 e\7@@E\g 7@CH2C5 7C@> v@=56? vC@G6[ pFDEC2=:2[ 92D D:8?65 H:E9 (:D4@?D:?[ E96 AC@8C2> 2??@F?465 :? 2 C6=62D6 %9FCD52J 27E6C?@@?] #:55=6 :D E96 D64@?5 @77D62D@? 255:E:@? 7C@> pFDEC2=:2[ ;@:?:?8 aa\J62C\@=5 A@:?E 8F2C5 k2 E:E=6lQ(:D4@?D:? >6?UR_bhjD 32D<6E32== 255D 8F2C5 H:E9 AC@76DD:@?2= 6IA6C:6?46Q 9C67lQ9EEADi^^32586C6IEC2]4@>^E?4>D^2DD6E^65:E@C:2=^5c_fe`dh\edh`\cb_d\3`fe\2ffhe7_a__4`^Q E2C86ElQ03=2?<Qm~H6? u@IH6==k^2m[ H9@ ;@:?65 E96 q2586CD 52JD 367@C6 E96 EC2?D76C A@CE2= @A6?65]k^Am kA 4=2DDlQE?4>D\:?=:?6\=:?<Qmk2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^32586C6IEC2]4@>^E?4>D^2DD6E^65:E@C:2=^46_d3e3h\f6a2\c55`\2faa\5fh2ccfd6a_2Qm(:D4@?D:? 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E96 C@DE6C ?6IE D62D@? 7@C E96 q2586CD]k^Am kAm(:D4@?D:? 4FCC6?E=J 92D @?6 C@DE6C DA@E DE:== =67E E@ 7:== 367@C6 ?6IE D62D@?]k^Am Wisconsin men's basketball standout Nolan Winter's junior season in photos Wisconsin forward Nolan Winter elevates for a basket against Iowa during their 2026 game at the Kohl Center. OWEN ZILIAK, State Journal archives Wisconsin forward Nolan Winter, left, is introduced before the team's 2026 game against Michigan State at the Kohl Center. OWEN ZILIAK, State Journal archives Wisconsin forward Nolan Winter floats up a shot against Michigan State during their 2026 game at the Kohl Center. OWEN ZILIAK, State Journal archives Wisconsin forward Nolan Winter shoots a 3-pointer against Ohio State during their 2026 game at the Kohl Center. OWEN ZILIAK, State Journal archives Wisconsin forward Nolan Winter shoots against Ohio State during their 2026 game at the Kohl Center. OWEN ZILIAK, State Journal archives Wisconsin forward Nolan Winter blocks an Ohio State shot during their 2026 game at the Kohl Center. OWEN ZILIAK, State Journal archives Wisconsin forward Nolan Winter yells after the final buzzer as the Badgers defeated Minnesota in their 2026 game at the Kohl Center. OWEN ZILIAK, State Journal archives Southern Cal forward Jacob Cofie shoots a fadeaway over Wisconsin forward Nolan Winter during their 2026 game at the Kohl Center. OWEN ZILIAK, State Journal archives Wisconsin forward Nolan Winter dunks against Rutgers during their 2026 game at the Kohl Center. AMBER ARNOLD, State Journal archives Wisconsin forward Nolan Winter puts a hand in the face of UCLA forward Tyler Bilodeau during their 2026 game at the Kohl Center. OWEN ZILIAK, State Journal archives Wisconsin forward Nolan Winter defends Purdue forward Trey Kaufman-Renn during their 2026 game at the Kohl Center. OWEN ZILIAK, State Journal archives Wisconsin forward Nolan Winter goes up for a layup against Purdue during their 2026 game at the Kohl Center. OWEN ZILIAK, State Journal archives Wisconsin forward Nolan Winter dunks against Iowa during their 2026 game at the Kohl Center. OWEN ZILIAK, State Journal archives Wisconsin forward Nolan Winter and Northern Illinois guard Taj Walters battle for a loose ball during their 2025 game at the Kohl Center. OWEN ZILIAK, State Journal archives Wisconsin forward Nolan Winter hangs on the rim after a dunk against Campbell during their 2025 game at the Kohl Center. OWEN ZILIAK, State Journal archives Wisconsin forward Nolan Winter grabs his leg in pain after falling against Maryland during their 2026 game at the Kohl Center. OWEN ZILIAK, State Journal archives Locations Wisconsin Madison Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! 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Here are the details.
Wisconsin women's basketball guard withdraws from transfer portal Wisconsin women's basketball brings back a key piece as its leading returning scorer withdraws from the transfer portal.
Wisconsin men's basketball announces date for matchup against in-state rival An annual meeting between the Badgers and an in-state foe is slated to take place this coming season at Fiserv Forum.Â
Polzin: Two players vowed they'd be Badgers for life. A year later, only one kept that pledge Revisiting March 2025 interviews with a pair of Wisconsin men's basketball cornerstones offered a good reminder: Perspectives can change over …
12 potential candidates to become Wisconsin athletic director From an internal contender to leaders with Wisconsin ties to outside-the-box candidates, here's a list of people who could be in the running t…
Mount Horeb guard commits to Wisconsin men's basketball The State Journal/WiscNews boys basketball Player of the Year is staying home for his college future.
Transfer chose Wisconsin men's basketball because he knows his role, 'people here' The Badgers needed a presence in the paint and a transfer forward will join them to provide that.
Wisconsin men's basketball locks up star big man for his senior season The Badgers retained the best big on their roster, and he will be in line to take a step forward as their No. 1 option next season.
Wisconsin men's basketball loses star to national powerhouse The former Badgers guard could lead the backcourt of one of the most prominent college basketball programs in the country.
Why transfer chose Wisconsin men's basketball to take 'bigger step in my basketball career' The former Miami (Ohio) wing knows the history the Badgers have with developing wings. And that's part of why he's headed to Madison next season.
Wisconsin men's basketball presents sharpshooting transfer chance to make NCAA Tournament The Badgers' first transfer addition brings a high-volume perimeter shooter to an offense that is designed to create a lot of 3s. And he hopes…
Wisconsin men's basketball signs dynamic mid-major wing for 3rd transfer addition The former Miami (Ohio) guard was a big part of one of the best mid-major stories in the country. He adds much-needed dynamic scoring ability …
Madison area standout heads home, transfers to Wisconsin women's basketball One of the all-time scoring leaders in Wisconsin high school girls basketball is joining the Badgers. Here's what we know.
3 takeaways from Wisconsin men's basketball's offseason acquisitions The Badgers retained some key pieces and brought in several others. Here's how their roster is taking shape.
'Sum of the parts' excites Wisconsin men's basketball general manager after offseason rebuild The Badgers have added eight players to address eight departures this offseason — so far. General manager Marc VandeWettering said they're exc…
Wisconsin women's basketball's offseason acquistions give reason to hope Wisconsin women's basketball has added talented players this offseason, but earning Big Ten wins will still be a challenge.
'Meant everything to me': Why 7-footer 'didn't want to leave' Wisconsin men's basketball Nolan Winter knows he could have gotten more money elsewhere, but he wants to play in the NBA, and he believes the Badgers provide him the bes…
Wisconsin men's basketball coach loves how new-look roster looks 'on paper' The Badgers replaced eight departures with eight new additions this offseason, and their coach likes how it looks on paper.
Wisconsin men's basketball coach thinks NCAA Tournament expansion 'good for our sport' The Badgers coach reaffirmed that he is in favor of more teams getting a chance to do something that's become a regular occurrence for Wisconsin.
In-state four-star forward chooses Big 12 school over Wisconsin men's basketball The in-state standout announced his decision at a public commitment ceremony at Freedom High School.
Wisconsin men's basketball to play SEC team in Nashville next season The Badgers added a nonconference test at a neutral site for the 2026-27 season. Here are the details.
