WISCONSIN MEN'S BASKETBALL Wisconsin men's basketball reserve guard out for 'foreseeable future' Michael McCleary Feb 20, 2026 Feb 20, 2026 Updated Feb 28, 2026 × Michael McCleary Badgers guard Nick Boyd didn't put a ceiling on Wisconsin if it shoots as well as it did against Michigan State on Friday. Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The University of Wisconsin men's basketball team will be without a key reserve for "the foreseeable future."kA 4=2DDlQE?4>D\:?=:?6\=:?<Qmk2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^32586C6IEC2]4@>^E?4>D^2DD6E^65:E@C:2=^ed7bbad2\b46d\c362\g`c3\`737`436f36dQmb E9:?8D E92E DE@@5 @FE 7C@> (:D4@?D:? >6?VD 32D<6E32==VD =@DD E@ ~9:@ $E2E6k^2mk^AmkAm#65D9:CE D@A9@>@C6 8F2C5 y24< y2?:4<: DF776C65 2 3C@<6? 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AC24E:46]Qk^AmkAm%96 q2586CD 9@DE x@H2 2E b A]>] @? $F?52J :? E96 z@9= r6?E6C]k^Am Photos: Wisconsin men's basketball faces Ohio State in Big Ten road matchup Ohio State forward Amare Bynum, left, and Wisconsin guard Nick Boyd reach for the ball during the first half Tuesday in Columbus, Ohio. Sue Ogrocki, Associated Press Ohio State forward Devin Royal shoots as Wisconsin guard John Blackwell defends during the first half Tuesday in Columbus, Ohio. Sue Ogrocki, Associated Press Wisconsin guard John Blackwell goes to the basket in front of Ohio State guard Taison Chatman during the first half Tuesday in Columbus, Ohio. Sue Ogrocki, Associated Press Ohio State forward Amare Bynum shoots over Wisconsin guard Jack Janicki during the first half Tuesday in Columbus, Ohio. Sue Ogrocki, Associated Press Ohio State forward Devin Royal gestures in front of Wisconsin guard Andrew Rohde during the first half Tuesday in Columbus, Ohio. Sue Ogrocki, Associated Press Wisconsin forward Nolan Winter shoots in front of Ohio State guard Bruce Thornton during the first half Tuesday in Columbus, Ohio. Sue Ogrocki, Associated Press Wisconsin guard Braeden Carrington drives against Ohio State forward Devin Royal during the first half Tuesday in Columbus, Ohio. Sue Ogrocki, Associated Press Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard looks on in the second half Tuesday in Columbus, Ohio. Sue Ogrocki, Associated Press Ohio State guard Bruce Thornton drives past Wisconsin guard Braeden Carrington during the second half Tuesday in Columbus, Ohio. Sue Ogrocki, Associated Press Ohio State guard Bruce Thornton drives around Wisconsin guard Hayden Jones during the second half Tuesday in Columbus, Ohio. Sue Ogrocki, Associated Press Ohio State guard Bruce Thornton shoots in front of Wisconsin guard Braeden Carrington during the second half Tuesday in Columbus, Ohio. Sue Ogrocki, Associated Press Ohio State forward Amare Bynum shoots against the Wisconsin defense during the second half Tuesday in Columbus, Ohio. Sue Ogrocki, Associated Press Ohio State forward Devin Royal shoots over Wisconsin guard Andrew Rohde during the second half Tuesday in Columbus, Ohio. Sue Ogrocki, Associated Press Ohio State guard Puff Johnson goes to the basket past Wisconsin guard John Blackwell during the second half Tuesday in Columbus, Ohio. Sue Ogrocki, Associated Press Locations Wisconsin Madison 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. Related to this story Fifth-year guard: Wisconsin men's basketball could be unbeatable when shooting well Badgers guard Nick Boyd didn't put a ceiling on Wisconsin if it shoots as well as it did against Michigan State on Friday. 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Fifth-year guard: Wisconsin men's basketball could be unbeatable when shooting well Badgers guard Nick Boyd didn't put a ceiling on Wisconsin if it shoots as well as it did against Michigan State on Friday.
Wisconsin men's basketball guard will be out for 'foreseeable future' Redshirt sophomore guard Jack Janicki broke his wrist against Ohio State, Badgers coach Greg Gard told reporters.
3 things that stood out from Wisconsin men's basketball's loss to Ohio State It was a flat performance from Wisconsin after a stretch that likely sealed an NCAA Tournament berth. Here's how the Badgers saw their red-hot…
Wisconsin men's basketball point guard named Big Ten Player of the Week The fifth-year guard was instrumental in leading the Badgers to back-to-back top-10 upsets last week.
Wisconsin men's basketball soars into AP rankings after week of top 10 upsets The Badgers' stellar week earned them top-25 status from voters for the first time in several weeks.
Polzin: Remarkable week shows Wisconsin men's basketball can do 'some special things' After beating two top-10 opponents in the span of four days, the sky's the limit for the Badgers. But Greg Gard won't allow himself to stop an…
Wisconsin men's basketball guard earns 'wild' shots he's taking during stellar run The fifth-year guard went for 29 points, hitting some difficult shots in the process. Shots only he can make look smooth.
Wisconsin men's basketball forward misses another game after illness 'made a nasty return' The sophomore forward has been playing his best basketball of the season of late, but has missed two of the last four games due to the same illness.Â
3 things that stood out from Wisconsin men's basketball's win over Iowa Nick Boyd was just a rebound away from a triple-double as the Badgers bounced back for a victory at the Kohl Center.
How consistency could impact Wisconsin men's basketball's NCAA Tournament seed The Badgers climbing up seed lines in the season's final stretch depends on if they start to show a consistency they've lacked in their resume.
How this sophomore became an essential part of Wisconsin men's basketball success The sophomore forward has battled with a "nasty" illness in recent weeks. But when he's available, he's an essential part of the Badgers' winn…
Polzin: How this Wisconsin men's basketball senior is 'a magician with the ball' and with his energy The Big Ten is full of talented point guards this season. Don't forget to put Nick Boyd, who flirted with a triple-double in a win over Iowa, …
Wisconsin men's basketball slips outside of AP Top 25 poll after split week See where the Badgers find themselves following the release of this week's Associated Press Top 25 poll.
How to watch, stream, listen to Wisconsin men's basketball vs. Oregon How to tune in as the Badgers play the first of two road games to close the month of February.
Wisconsin guard took a mental health break when basketball wasn't fun. Now he's reclaimed his joy Braeden Carrington has emerged as a key bench piece for the Badgers this season. But he needed a year away from the Big Ten to help him get there.
Wisconsin men's basketball needs urgency after ugly Oregon loss before March Wisconsin men's basketball's 85-71 loss at Oregon reignited concerns as March nears, with urgency growing after defensive lapses and offensive…
3 things that stood out from Wisconsin men's basketball's road victory over Washington The Badgers bounced back from a disappointing loss by cruising to a Big Ten Conference road victory on Saturday.
How this Wisconsin men's basketball senior bench guard has grown into volume-shooting star Braeden Carrington has hit 58 3s at 42.3% this season after a record-breaking performance against Washington. He's simply become a 3-point sho…
