WISCONSIN WOMEN'S BASKETBALL 3 questions facing Wisconsin women's basketball this season Olivia Janik Nov 2, 2026 7 hrs ago × Wisconsin men's basketball coach Greg Gard shares his thoughts on the Badgers' frontcourt performance against Oklahoma State on Oct. 27. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The University of Wisconsin women’s basketball team begins Year 2 under the helm of coach Robin Pingeton with a home game against Bradley on Tuesday..kAm%96 q2586CD A=2J E96:C 7:CDE 7@FC 82>6D @7 E96 D62D@? 2E E96 z@9= r6?E6C 367@C6 5C:G:?8 ?@CE9 E@ A=2J :?\DE2E6 C:G2= vC66? q2J]k^AmkAm!:?86E@? =65 (:D4@?D:? E@ 2 `e\`g C64@C5 =2DE D62D@?[ E96 AC@8C2>’D >@DE H:?D :? 2 D62D@? 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EF?6FA GD] ~<=29@>2 $E2E6k^2mk^Am 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 Gard: "We became more physical as the game went on" Wisconsin men's basketball coach Greg Gard shares his thoughts on the Badgers' frontcourt performance against Oklahoma State on Oct. 27. Photos: Wisconsin's men's basketball's final exhibition tuneup vs. Oklahoma State A collection of photos from the Wisconsin men's basketball team's exhibition game against Oklahoma State, the Badgers' final warmup before the… 3 questions facing Wisconsin men’s basketball as regular season nears The Badgers open the regular season Monday with three major questions surrounding their defense, lineup combinations and potential breakout players. Wisconsin men's basketball turns to Foxwell, others as backcourt enters new era Wisconsin knows who its point guard is. The bigger question is how the Badgers' guards replace the production lost this offseason. 'Where's Grace?': Egan's journey back to the Wisconsin volleyball court Outside hitter Grace Egan has struggled with recovering from a back injury through most of the season. Now, she's feeling more and more like h… Why Wisconsin men's basketball believes its frontcourt can create matchup problems Nolan Winter headlines a Wisconsin frontcourt that can stretch the floor, protect the rim and give Greg Gard multiple lineup combinations. Her… 3 takeaways from Wisconsin women’s basketball’s exhibition win against UW Eau-Claire Homegrown talent stood out in the first look at the 2026-27 Wisconsin women’s basketball team. What Wisconsin men’s basketball's final exhibition win revealed about its defensive growth The Badgers spent the offseason emphasizing defense. The results showed Tuesday as they forced 22 turnovers in an exhibition win over Oklahoma State. Stoughton native will 'never forget' long-awaited 1st start for Wisconsin football Barrett Nelson grew up dreaming of playing for the Badgers, just like his father and older brother. After years of painful setbacks, he finall… How coach Pingeton plans to elevate Wisconsin women's basketball's defense The Badgers have a new plan to stop their opponents in their second year of the current leadership crew. Here's what's stood out this preseason. 3 things that stood out from Wisconsin men's basketball's exhibition win over Oklahoma State The University of Wisconsin men's basketball team concluded its slate of exhibition games with an impressive home victory over Oklahoma State. Why the Brewers' World Series run has Wisconsin hockey coaches taking notice Mark Johnson has 10 NCAA championship rings but even he was amazed by what the Brewers pulled off Monday night in the World Series. 'Where's Grace?': Egan's journey back to the Wisconsin volleyball court Outside hitter Grace Egan has struggled with recovering from a back injury through most of the season. Now, she's feeling more and more like h… 'Where's Grace?': Egan's journey back to the Wisconsin volleyball court Outside hitter Grace Egan has struggled with recovering from a back injury through most of the season. Now, she's feeling more and more like h…
Gard: "We became more physical as the game went on" Wisconsin men's basketball coach Greg Gard shares his thoughts on the Badgers' frontcourt performance against Oklahoma State on Oct. 27.
Photos: Wisconsin's men's basketball's final exhibition tuneup vs. Oklahoma State A collection of photos from the Wisconsin men's basketball team's exhibition game against Oklahoma State, the Badgers' final warmup before the…
3 questions facing Wisconsin men’s basketball as regular season nears The Badgers open the regular season Monday with three major questions surrounding their defense, lineup combinations and potential breakout players.
Wisconsin men's basketball turns to Foxwell, others as backcourt enters new era Wisconsin knows who its point guard is. The bigger question is how the Badgers' guards replace the production lost this offseason.
'Where's Grace?': Egan's journey back to the Wisconsin volleyball court Outside hitter Grace Egan has struggled with recovering from a back injury through most of the season. Now, she's feeling more and more like h…
Why Wisconsin men's basketball believes its frontcourt can create matchup problems Nolan Winter headlines a Wisconsin frontcourt that can stretch the floor, protect the rim and give Greg Gard multiple lineup combinations. Her…
3 takeaways from Wisconsin women’s basketball’s exhibition win against UW Eau-Claire Homegrown talent stood out in the first look at the 2026-27 Wisconsin women’s basketball team.
What Wisconsin men’s basketball's final exhibition win revealed about its defensive growth The Badgers spent the offseason emphasizing defense. The results showed Tuesday as they forced 22 turnovers in an exhibition win over Oklahoma State.
Stoughton native will 'never forget' long-awaited 1st start for Wisconsin football Barrett Nelson grew up dreaming of playing for the Badgers, just like his father and older brother. After years of painful setbacks, he finall…
How coach Pingeton plans to elevate Wisconsin women's basketball's defense The Badgers have a new plan to stop their opponents in their second year of the current leadership crew. Here's what's stood out this preseason.
3 things that stood out from Wisconsin men's basketball's exhibition win over Oklahoma State The University of Wisconsin men's basketball team concluded its slate of exhibition games with an impressive home victory over Oklahoma State.
Why the Brewers' World Series run has Wisconsin hockey coaches taking notice Mark Johnson has 10 NCAA championship rings but even he was amazed by what the Brewers pulled off Monday night in the World Series.
'Where's Grace?': Egan's journey back to the Wisconsin volleyball court Outside hitter Grace Egan has struggled with recovering from a back injury through most of the season. Now, she's feeling more and more like h…
'Where's Grace?': Egan's journey back to the Wisconsin volleyball court Outside hitter Grace Egan has struggled with recovering from a back injury through most of the season. Now, she's feeling more and more like h…