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Director of content for Badger Connect. University of Wisconsin beat reporter since 2011. Contact me at: jntemple11@gmail.com Find my stories here: https://www.badgerconnect.com/news/

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Nyzier Fourqurean ‘excited to show what I can do’ at Wisconsin’s pro day following year of adversity Fourqurean dismissed a lawsuit against the NCAA seeking additional eligibility with two games remaining last season.

"It’s probably the most valuable day of my life, honestly."

Nyzier Fourqurean ‘excited to show what I can do’ at Wisconsin’s pro day following year of adversity: www.badgerconnect.com/nyzier-fourq...

27.02.2026 12:24 — 👍 6    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Badger Bites: Greg and Isaac Gard on bonding over basketball and what their Wisconsin journey means Isaac Gard will be honored on senior night March 4 against Maryland at the Kohl Center.

We have a very cool Badger Bites episode for you this week at Badger Connect. Greg and Isaac Gard on bonding over basketball and what their Wisconsin journey together means: www.badgerconnect.com/badger-bites...

25.02.2026 13:15 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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How these three freshmen have handled roles on the fringe of Wisconsin’s playing rotation this season Hayden Jones, Zach Kinziger and Will Garlock possess talent and upside and see a path to more playing time in the future.

“That does take some mental gymnastics to get through, to make sure you’re not caught up in your own feelings and sulking. They haven’t been."

How freshmen Hayden Jones, Zach Kinziger and Will Garlock have handled roles on the rotation fringe this season: www.badgerconnect.com/how-these-th...

21.02.2026 12:17 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Video: Ben Dexheimer and Joe Palodichuk on Wisconsin’s hockey team down the stretch run The two Badgers defensemen discuss the season, the Winter Olympics and more.

Video: Ben Dexheimer and Joe Palodichuk on Wisconsin’s hockey team down the stretch run, respect for each other, the Winter Olympics and more. www.badgerconnect.com/video-ben-de...

19.02.2026 12:55 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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‘It’s the portal story of the year’: How OLB Liam Danitz rose from Division III to the Big Ten at Wisconsin Danitz earned All-American honors in track and football at Hope College.

"It's the portal story of the year."

How outside linebacker Liam Danitz rose from Division III to the Big Ten at Wisconsin: www.badgerconnect.com/its-the-port...

16.02.2026 12:59 — 👍 6    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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‘It’s the portal story of the year’: How OLB Liam Danitz rose from Division III to the Big Ten at Wisconsin Danitz earned All-American honors in track and football at Hope College.

"It's the portal story of the year."

How outside linebacker Liam Danitz rose from Division III to the Big Ten at Wisconsin: www.badgerconnect.com/its-the-port...

16.02.2026 12:59 — 👍 6    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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How Jerell Moore found positivity and rekindled basketball passion amid family tragedy Moore, a sophomore at Edgewood University, is finding inspiration on the court from his father’s past.

How Jerell Moore found positivity and rekindled basketball passion amid family tragedy.

This story is unlocked at Badger Connect and available for all to read: www.badgerconnect.com/how-jerell-m...

13.02.2026 12:11 — 👍 7    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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Wisconsin AD Chris McIntosh on the state of the football program after transfer portal season McIntosh expressed optimism about Wisconsin’s roster investment in Year 4 of the Luke Fickell era

"There's a lot of work ahead of us. But I feel like we've put ourselves in a position at this point in the year to do what we need to do."

Wisconsin AD Chris McIntosh discusses the state of the football program after transfer portal season: www.badgerconnect.com/wisconsin-ad...

09.02.2026 21:44 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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How Vasily Zelenov and Bruno Idžan found Wisconsin hockey and have bonded through shared experiences Zelenov and Idžan are freshmen for the Badgers this season.

"Those kids are survivors. They’re more mature than most kids at that age."

How Vasily Zelenov and Bruno Idžan found Wisconsin hockey and have bonded through shared experiences www.badgerconnect.com/how-vasily-z...

06.02.2026 12:20 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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How Braeden Carrington’s maturity and perseverance have helped spearhead Wisconsin down the stretch Carrington, the team’s best 3-point shooter, is averaging 10.9 points over his last seven games played.

"I just had the belief that when my chance came, I was going to take the moment and run with it."

How Braeden Carrington’s maturity and perseverance have helped spearhead Wisconsin down the stretch www.badgerconnect.com/how-braeden-...

05.02.2026 12:13 — 👍 7    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 1
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Video: Wisconsin’s Caroline Harvey on representing the U.S. women’s hockey team at the Winter Olympics Harvey sat down with Mike Heller to discuss her career and expectations for the tournament.

Video: Wisconsin’s Caroline Harvey on representing the U.S. women’s hockey team at the Winter Olympics: www.badgerconnect.com/video-wiscon...

02.02.2026 12:38 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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How should Wisconsin’s position groups be ranked after transfer portal season? Badgers mailbag Answering your questions on football, women’s basketball and the search for a new chancellor.

New Badgers mailbag up at Badger Connect. Attempting to rank Wisconsin's position groups out of portal season and much more. www.badgerconnect.com/how-should-w...

30.01.2026 12:07 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Badger Bites: 1-on-1 with Wisconsin QB coach Kenny Guiton on Colton Joseph and a revamped room Wisconsin enters the year with five scholarship quarterbacks on the roster and with renewed enthusiasm.

We have a new Badger Bites episode at Badger Connect, and it’s a good one.

Wisconsin QB coach Kenny Guiton sits down for a 1-on-1 to discuss the addition of Colton Joseph and leading a revamped room next season. Check out the full episode here: www.badgerconnect.com/badger-bites...

28.01.2026 12:07 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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How in-state football recruiting efforts have Wisconsin positioned for success in the 2027 class The Badgers have commitments from three in-state players and scholarship offers out to five more uncommitted recruits.

“I think Wisconsin has a pretty powerful class in 2027. So they’re definitely putting lots of effort to hammer down this in-state class.”

How in-state football recruiting efforts have Wisconsin positioned for success in the 2027 class www.badgerconnect.com/how-in-state...

27.01.2026 12:35 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 2    📌 0
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Taking stock of Wisconsin’s football transfer portal additions on defense and special teams The Badgers hope to continue their upward trajectory on defense in Year 4 under Mike Tressel.

Taking stock of Wisconsin’s football transfer portal additions on defense and special teams www.badgerconnect.com/taking-stock...

26.01.2026 12:46 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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How John Blackwell and Nick Boyd have meshed to become one of the nation’s best backcourt duos | Badger Connect Blackwell and Boyd have been catalysts as Wisconsin continues to build its NCAA Tournament resume.

“We’re just trying to punish teams.”

How John Blackwell and Nick Boyd have meshed to become one of the nation’s best backcourt duos www.badgerconnect.com/how-john-bla...

23.01.2026 12:23 — 👍 13    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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We've got a new episode of The Camp out now. Recapping Luke Fickell's transfer portal press conference, taking listener questions and more. www.youtube.com/watch?v=4i9N...

22.01.2026 16:20 — 👍 6    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Five takeaways from Luke Fickell on Wisconsin’s transfer portal cycle this offseason The Badgers have officially signed 32 portal players this month.

New story: Five takeaways from Luke Fickell on Wisconsin’s transfer portal cycle this offseason www.badgerconnect.com/five-takeawa...

21.01.2026 22:18 — 👍 4    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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We have a new episode of The Swing. Discussing Wisconsin's four-game winning streak, path to the NCAA Tournament and more. www.youtube.com/watch?v=PA5H...

20.01.2026 16:58 — 👍 8    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Taking stock of Wisconsin’s football transfer portal additions on offense The Badgers added 15 players across every offensive position group.

It's been an extremely busy transfer portal cycle for Wisconsin. Taking stock of the Badgers' portal additions on offense. www.badgerconnect.com/taking-stock...

19.01.2026 12:05 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

Wisconsin beats Rutgers 96-87 for the Badgers’ fourth straight victory.

Nick Boyd drops a game-high 32 points and nine assists. John Blackwell adds 19 points and Nolan Winter 18 points.

Wisconsin is 13-5 overall, 5-2 in the Big Ten. Badgers keep trending in the right direction.

17.01.2026 21:07 — 👍 11    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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How Aleksas Bieliauskas has learned to thrive in making the journey from Lithuania to Wisconsin Bieliauskas, a freshman, has started the last 10 games for the Badgers.

Greg Gard asked if any player had a joke before a recent film study. Aleksas Bieliauskas surprisingly raised his hand.

“Oh boy,” he said. “I couldn’t stop laughing.”

How Bieliauskas has found a new comfort zone on his journey from Lithuania to Wisconsin: www.badgerconnect.com/how-aleksas-...

16.01.2026 12:48 — 👍 6    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Wisconsin volleyball coach Kelly Sheffield details eye-opening transfer portal cycle and roster overhaul The Badgers lost six players to the portal, including starting outside hitter Una Vajagic.

If you thought the football transfer portal cycle was wild, well, volleyball would like to have a word.

Wisconsin’s Kelly Sheffield details an eye-opening portal experience and roster overhaul for a team expected to once again be among the nation’s best. www.badgerconnect.com/wisconsin-vo...

15.01.2026 12:04 — 👍 9    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Badger Bites: Inside the film room with Joe Krabbenhoft on Wisconsin’s basketball team Krabbenhoft explains what coaches are looking for from players in the Badgers’ system.

We're back with a new Badger Bites episode. This one is really cool (and it's a great day for it, too).

Joe Krabbenhoft takes us inside the film room to break down what Wisconsin's basketball coaches look for in their system and how they teach players. www.badgerconnect.com/badger-bites...

14.01.2026 12:03 — 👍 6    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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‘His potential is super high’: How Deuce Adams fits as Wisconsin’s latest transfer portal QB addition Adams appeared in six games and made one start for Louisville as a redshirt freshman last season.

‘His potential is super high’: How Deuce Adams fits as Wisconsin’s latest transfer portal QB addition www.badgerconnect.com/his-potentia...

13.01.2026 12:03 — 👍 6    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Wisconsin knocks off undefeated and No. 2 Michigan 91-88 on the road.

John Blackwell scores 26 points, Nick Boyd 22, Aleksas Bieliauskas 17, Braedon Carrington 12.

First signature victory for the Badgers. That is one of the best wins by any team in the country this season.

10.01.2026 20:20 — 👍 42    🔁 3    💬 1    📌 3
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Why four-star in-state tight end Korz Loken committed to Wisconsin and his fit with the Badgers Loken, the No. 8 tight end in the country, represents a major addition for the program.

“I’ve grown up around a ton of people that put their heart and soul into Badger football. To be a part of that tradition and that culture is insane.”

BREAKING: Four-star in-state TE Korz Loken commits to Wisconsin. Here’s what it means for the Badgers: www.badgerconnect.com/why-four-sta...

10.01.2026 19:59 — 👍 6    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Inside Wisconsin’s transfer portal approach with head coach Luke Fickell and GM Marcus Sedberry The Badgers have overhauled their roster by adding 24 portal players so far.

"Be prepared to act."

Inside Wisconsin’s transfer portal approach with head coach Luke Fickell and GM Marcus Sedberry.

This story is unlocked and free for everyone to read at Badger Connect: www.badgerconnect.com/inside-wisco...

09.01.2026 23:37 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Inside Wisconsin’s transfer portal approach with head coach Luke Fickell and GM Marcus Sedberry The Badgers have overhauled their roster by adding 23 portal players so far.

Inside Wisconsin’s transfer portal approach with head coach Luke Fickell and GM Marcus Sedberry: www.badgerconnect.com/inside-wisco...

09.01.2026 16:38 — 👍 2    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Eugene Hilton Jr. and his dad detail decision to withdraw from portal and return to Wisconsin Hilton Jr. caught eight passes for 91 yards as a freshman and is expected to have a bigger role.

"It’s exciting to see what they can do this year. I know everybody is frustrated about last year, so the only way to go is up.”

Eugene Hilton Jr. and his dad detail decision to withdraw from transfer portal and return to Wisconsin: www.badgerconnect.com/eugene-hilto...

08.01.2026 23:02 — 👍 7    🔁 2    💬 1    📌 0