Benjamin Worgull

Joined: Sep 18, 2025

Benjamin Worgull has covered Wisconsin men's basketball since 2004, having previously written for Rivals, USA Today, 247sports, Fox Sports, the Associated Press, the Janesville Gazette, and the Wisconsin State Journal.

Sep 28, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson (87) catches a pass for a touchdown in front of Green Bay Packers cornerback Nate Hobbs (21) during the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Green Bay Packers at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Basketball

The Badgers currently have six roster spots to fill in the transfer portal, including needing to find at least three new starters.

Wisconsin Lutheran's Kager Knueppel (1) elevates for a shot over Appleton North's Ben Zdzieblowski (14) during their WIAA Division 1 state semifinal basketball game on Friday, March 20, 2026, at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin.

In today's era of biggest budget transfers, the Wisconsin Badgers are building the foundation of their roster with in-state talent.

Wisconsin head coach Luke Fickell is shown during the third quarter of the game against Middle Tennessee Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.

Football

The Badgers hosted multiple 2027 and 2028 prospects during their seventh spring practice on Saturday.

Nov 8, 2025; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell looks on during the first quarter against the Washington Huskies at Camp Randall Stadium.

Football

Wisconsin will host several prospects from the 2027 and 2028 class who have or possibly will receive a Badgers scholarship.

Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell (25) drives against High Point Panthers guard Conrad Martinez (9) during the second half of a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center.

A two-year starter for the Badgers, guard John Blackwell announced he will enter the NBA Draft process and the transfer portal for his final season.

Senior center Nolan Winter averaged 13.1 points and 8.5 rebounds on 56.9 percent shooting in 31 starts in 2025-26.

Regina’s Tate Wallace (0) looks to tackle Northeast’s Maxzen Eskildsen (1) during a Class 1A playoff game Oct. 24, 2025 in Iowa City, Iowa.

Football

Wisconsin looks to carry its recruiting momentum to other Midwest states after locking up seven in-state prospects in 2027.

Feb 7, 2026; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Wisconsin Badgers forward Nolan Winter (31) blocks Indiana Hoosiers guard Lamar Wilkerson (3) during the second half at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.

Tracking Wisconsin Badgers basketball's roster movement this offseason.

Pewaukee's Nick Janowski (25) drives the ball up the court as he is guarded by West Salem's Carter Pontius (11) during the second half of the WIAA Division 2 boys basketball state semifinal game on Friday March 15, 2024 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis.

Basketball

Wisconsin Badgers have to replace their three starting guards entering the 2026-27 season.

Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard is shown during the first half of their game against UCLA Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin.

Basketball

The NCAA transfer portal window is open, and Wisconsin has plenty of spots it needs to fill on its 2026-27 roster.

Basketball

The third-team All-Big Ten guard's decision to leave Wisconsin makes him one of the more coveted transfers in this portal cycle

Feb 17, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell (25) drives to the basket as Ohio State Buckeyes guard Taison Chatman (3) defends during the first half at Value City Arena.

Basketball

A third-team All-Big Ten selection last season, Wisconsin guard John Blackwell will enter the NBA Draft process and the transfer portal.

Benjamin Worgull

Joined: Sep 18, 2025

Lambeau Field slated to welcome 12 former Wisconsin Badgers during the NFL regular season

Three takeaways about Nolan Winter decision to return to the Wisconsin Badgers

Three recruiting takeaways from the Wisconsin Badgers landing quarterback Jack Sorgi

Wisconsin basketball building a challenging nonconference schedule in 2026

Basketball

Wisconsin Badgers hosting a four-star transfer portal wing on Wednesday

Wisconsin Badgers have increased their focus on in-state recruiting in the portal era

Football

Wisconsin football extends three offers at Saturday's football practice

Football

Wisconsin football expecting a busy recruiting Saturday for spring practice

Former Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell reportedly down to two schools

Update on center Nolan Winter intentions for his final season of college eligibility

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Four-star prospect expected at Thursday's Wisconsin Football practice

Wisconsin Badgers basketball offseason roster tracker

Wisconsin Badgers quite familiar with former four-state in-state guard who entered the portal

Three questions the Wisconsin Badgers must answer during the transfer portal window

Three landing spots for former Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell

Wisconsin guard John Blackwell announces his decision for the 2026-27 season