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Wauwatosa West guard Jalen Brown (24) puts up a shot against Wauwatosa East in a game Friday, December 12, 2025, at Wauwatosa East High School in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. West won 74-63.

The latest 4-star Jalen Brown update could change everything for Greg Gard

Owen Jury

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May 9, 2026

Wisconsin, Greg Gard still has hope with elite in-state 2027 recruits

Owen Jury

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May 7, 2026

Everyone is slamming Greg Gard for something Luke Fickell just fixed

Mark Knight

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May 7, 2026

Greg Gard with a frustrating in-state recruiting loss to Iowa State

Owen Jury

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May 6, 2026

Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Wisconsin Badgers head coach Greg Gard reacts during the first half of a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament against the High Point Panthers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

Greg Gard can’t afford to miss on Wisconsin’s stacked 2027 in-state class

Owen Jury

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May 3, 2026

Mar 18, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Wisconsin Badgers head coach Greg Gard directs drills during a practice session ahead of the first round of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images

Greg Gard says Wisconsin basketball has more money but he tempers all expectations

Mark Knight

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May 2, 2026

Freedom High School's Donovan Davis (24) passes the ball against Luxemburg-Casco High School during their boys basketball game Thursday, February 12, 2026, in Freedom. Freedom won 89-48.
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Wisconsin a finalist for 4-star playmaker, but hope quickly vanishes for Greg Gard

Mark Knight

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May 1, 2026

Dec 3, 2025; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama guard Davion Hannah (4) and Clemson guard Butta Johnson (4) battle for a ball at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News

Where Wisconsin Stands with Transfer Davion Hannah

Owen Jury

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Apr 30, 2026

Wisconsin Lutheran guard Kager Knueppel (1) beats brother Kash Knueppel to a rebound against Greendale in a game Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Greendale High School in Greendale, Wisconsin.

Greg Gard will already be sweating missing out on another Knueppel

Mark Knight

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Apr 28, 2026

Mar 18, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Wisconsin Badgers head coach Greg Gard directs drills during a practice session ahead of the first round of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images

Greg Gard, Wisconsin land surprise international big man addition

Mark Knight

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Apr 23, 2026

Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard is shown during the first half of their third round game of the Big Ten tournament against Washington Thursday, March 12, 2026 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.

The addition of Josh Manchester signals unsettling reality with Wisconsin's roster

Mark Knight

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Apr 23, 2026

Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard is shown during the second half of their third round game of the Big Ten tournament Thursday, March 12, 2026 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Wisconsin beat Washington 85-82.

Elite Wisconsin high school guard commits to the Badgers

Andy Heckroth

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Apr 22, 2026

Oct 9, 2025; Rosemont, IL, USA; Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard speaks during Big Ten Men’s Basketball Media Days at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Talia Sprague-Imagn Images

Wisconsin commit Jackson Ball goes off at international tournament and wins honors

Mark Knight

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Apr 21, 2026

Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell (25) passes against the High Point Panthers during the first half of a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images

John Blackwell continues to recruit for Wisconsin even after leaving

Mark Knight

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Apr 20, 2026

Nov 3, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide guard Davion Hannah (4) drives to the basket guarded by North Dakota Fighting Hawks guard Anthony Smith III (9) during the second half at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: David Leong-Imagn Images

Greg Gard suddenly has a no-brainer portal target from in-state

Mark Knight

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Apr 19, 2026

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Teagan Mallegni (55), Iowa Hawkeyes forward AJ Ediger (34) and Iowa Hawkeyes forward Addison O'Grady (44) cheer Thursday, March 6, 2025, in a round two game at the 2025 TIAA Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Michigan State Spartans at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 74-61.

Robin Pingeton is cooking in the portal bringing home an in-state 4-star guard

Mark Knight

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Apr 18, 2026

Mar 18, 2026; Dayton, OH, USA; Miami (OH) RedHawks wing Eian Elmer (0) is interviewed after the game against the SMU Mustangs during a first four game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at University of Dayton Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Jon Rothstein heaps praise on Greg Gard for 'big time' transfer portal addition

Mark Knight

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Apr 18, 2026

Mar 20, 2026; Tampa, FL, USA; Hofstra Pride forward Victory Onuetu (6) reacts after a basket in the second half against the Alabama Crimson Tide during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Sam Dekker will have Wisconsin fans even more excited for Greg Gard’s new commit

Mark Knight

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Apr 18, 2026

Dec 13, 2025; Syracuse, New York, USA; Hofstra Pride forward Victory Onuetu (6) drives against Syracuse Orange forward Sadiq White Jr. (0) in the first half at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

Greg Gard found the exact player Wisconsin didn’t have last season

Mark Knight

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Apr 18, 2026

Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Wisconsin Badgers head coach Greg Gard reacts during the second half of a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament against the High Point Panthers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

3 targets Greg Gard must consider after the signing of Trey Autry

Mark Knight

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Apr 17, 2026

Feb 17, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Wisconsin Badgers head coach Greg Gard watches his team during the second half against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Value City Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images

Greg Gard might’ve quietly found his next John Blackwell or did he?

Mark Knight

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Apr 16, 2026

Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Wisconsin Badgers head coach Greg Gard reacts during the second half of a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament against the High Point Panthers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

Wisconsin Badgers reportedly host four-star transfer forward from the MAC

Andy Heckroth

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Apr 15, 2026

Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard reacts to a play against Michiganduring the first half of Big Ten Tournament semifinal at United Center in Chicago on Saturday, March 14, 2026.

Another mid-major star from Wisconsin entered the portal. Are the Badgers interested?

Andy Heckroth

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Apr 10, 2026

Mar 20, 2026; San Diego, CA, USA; Northern Iowa Panthers forward Leon Bond III (35) shoots against St. John's Red Storm forward Zuby Ejiofor (24) in the first half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Viejas Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Wisconsin and Greg Gard enter the race for touted transfer

Mark Knight

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Apr 10, 2026

Jan 13, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Wisconsin Badgers head coach Greg Gard looks on during the first half against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Greg Gard makes contact with intriguing in-state portal target

Mark Knight

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Apr 10, 2026

Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard is shown between guard John Blackwell (25) and guard Hayden Jones (13) during the second half of their game Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin beat Maryland 78-45.

Replacing John Blackwell gets the headlines but Greg Gard has this much bigger need

Mark Knight

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Apr 8, 2026

Mar 13, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Wisconsin Badgers head coach Greg Gard gestures to his team against the Illinois Fighting Illini during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

All-Big East freshman is just what the Wisconsin Badgers need, if they can afford him

Andy Heckroth

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Apr 8, 2026

Mar 12, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Wisconsin Badgers head coach Greg Gard gestures to his team against the Washington Huskies during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

2 in-state players are in the transfer portal and both could be Wisconsin options

Mark Knight

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Apr 7, 2026

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