WISCONSIN MEN'S BASKETBALL Wisconsin men's basketball locks up star big man for his senior season Michael McCleary Apr 21, 2026 Apr 21, 2026 Updated May 1, 2026 × Badgers coach Greg Gard broke a disappointing finish to his team's season. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The University of Wisconsin men’s basketball team secured the best big on its roster with its most significant retention win this offseason.kA 5:ClQ=ECQm}@=2? (:?E6C[ 2 ;F?:@C f\7@@E6C H9@ 2G6C2865 `b]` A@:?ED 2?5 g]d C63@F?5D @? de]hT D9@@E:?8[ 92D D:8?65 2 562= E@ C6EFC? E@ (:D4@?D:? 7@C 9:D D6?:@C D62D@?[ 2 D@FC46 E@=5 q2586CtIEC2] (:?E6C 92D >256 >2;@C DEC:56D 6249 D62D@?[ 2?5 (:D4@?D:? 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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! 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's season ending loss 'sucks' Badgers coach Greg Gard broke a disappointing finish to his team's season.
3 takeaways from Wisconsin football landing 4-star QB recruit with familiar name The Badgers aggressively pursued a legacy recruit and secured their quarterback for the 2027 recruiting class Friday.Â
Wisconsin men's basketball falls in final AP rankings The Badgers were upset in the first round, but were still among the top 25 teams in the country in the final Associated Press men's college ba…
Wisconsin men's basketball starting forward reportedly enters transfer portal The Kaunas, Lithuania, native averaged 4.9 points and 4.4 rebounds per game as a freshman starter for the Badgers.
Tracking the Wisconsin men's basketball players that have entered the transfer portal The offseason is here, which means it's transfer portal season. Here's a look at which former Badgers have entered the portal.
3 takeaways from Wisconsin men's basketball star's decision to enter transfer portal The Badgers are set to lose one of their best players to the transfer portal. So what's next for the program as it enters the offseason?
Wisconsin men's basketball star guard plans to enter transfer portal The dynamic guard who averaged over 19 points for the Badgers this past season is reportedly entering the transfer portal.
3 needs for Wisconsin men's basketball in the transfer portal The Badgers may not have a lot of certainty with their own roster as the transfer portal opens, but new additions still can position them posi…
Wisconsin men's basketball just what Australian guard 'was looking for' After five pro seasons the 22-year-old will join the college basketball ranks with the Badgers next season, possibly in line to take over thei…
Wisconsin men's basketball adds guard with professional experience A guard for South East Melbourne Phoenix of the Australian NBL has committed to Wisconsin, according to multiple reports. Here's what we know so far.Â
Reserve forward the 2nd Wisconsin men's basketball player to enter transfer portal The Lecco, Italy, native was the Badgers' first recruit added to their roster directly from overseas since Andy Van Vliet joined them ahead of…
Wisconsin men's basketball sophomore first Badgers player to enter transfer portal The forward appeared in 30 games across two seasons with the Badgers.
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.
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 …
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.
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
Wisconsin men's basketball signs Australian forward as 8th offseason addition The Badgers' latest signing is the second player signed from Australia this offseason, joining point guard Owen Foxwell.
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…
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