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.

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.

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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.

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Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; High Point Panthers guard Rob Martin (3) shoots against Wisconsin Badgers guard Andrew Rohde (7) during the second half of a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images

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South East Melbourne Phoenix guard Owen Foxwell is slated to be the fifth international player on Wisconsin's 2026-27 roster.

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.

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Wisconsin basketball has a competitive budget for roster retention and additions, but it lags behind at least half of the Big Ten.

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Wisconsin football landed its eighth in-state commitment of the 2027 recruiting cycle with Green Bay tailback Kingston Allen.

Wisconsin Lutheran's Zavier Zens (23) breaks around Appleton North's Nathan Ramus (4) during their WIAA Division 1 state semifinal basketball game on Friday, March 20, 2026, at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin.

Following his release from Northern Iowa, Wisconsin Lutheran forward Zavier Zens was offered by the Badgers.

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Wisconsin football's renewed focus on in-state recruiting has the Badgers' 2027 class ranked in the top 15 nationally.

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After two seasons working on the scout team, forward Riccardo Greppi will enter the transfer portal.

Jan 22, 2026; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard Zach Kinziger (4) looks to pass the ball as Penn State Nittany Lions guard Kayden Mingo (4) and forward Ivan Juric (3) defend during the second half at Rec Hall.

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Guard Zach Kinziger has no regrets about playing as a true freshman, believing it gave him the tools for future success

Germantown lineman Cole Reiter, left, protects his quarterback during the game against Sussex Hamilton, Sept. 19, 2025, in Germantown, Wisconsin. Hamilton won the game, 23-21.

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MADISON, Wis. - Luke Fickell has evidently got the message about the importance of recruiting and building his program with prospects from the state of Wisconsi

Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard Andrew Rohde (7), guard Nick Boyd (2), and forward Nolan Winter (31) react during the second half of a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament against the High Point Panthers at Moda Center.

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Wisconsin basketball has often used its first-round NCAA Tournament losses as fuel for a successful next-season turnaround.

Green Bay Notre Dame's Kingston Allen (7) stiff-arms Slinger High School's Ethan Fisher (23) during a WIAA Division 2 second round playoff game on Friday, October 31, 2025, at Notre Dame Academy in Green Bay, Wis. Notre Dame won the game, 56-42.

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Wisconsin began spring practices on Thursday, and the Badgers hosted multiple targeted recruits over the weekend

Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell (25) shoots against High Point Panthers forward Cam'ron Fletcher (11) during the second half of a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

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Wisconsin Badgers will need to replace at least two starters and several rotation players entering the 2026-27 season.

Mar 20, 2016; St. Louis, MO, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard Bronson Koenig (24) shoots the game-winning shot over Xavier Musketeers guard Remy Abell (10) during the second half of the second round in the 2016 NCAA Tournament at Scottrade Center. Wisconsin won 66-63.

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In the six years since he retired from professional basketball, Bronson Koenig has poured his focus into his basketball camps and speaking engagements, discussi

Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; High Point Panthers guard Rob Martin (3) shoots against Wisconsin Badgers guard Nick Boyd (2) during the second half of a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center.

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Wisconsin led for over 33 minutes against High Point, but the Badgers' struggles on defense resulted in another short NCAA Tournament run.

Benjamin Worgull

Joined: Sep 18, 2025

Three landing spots for former Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell

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

Greg Gard states the obvious when analyzing Wisconsin basketball's 2025-26 season

Wisconsin Badgers land international recruit before the transfer portal window

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Greg Gard says Wisconsin's NIL budget falls behind several Big Ten schools

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Three reasons why Kingston Allen's commitment is a big deal for Wisconsin football

Wisconsin basketball offers newly available in-state star

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Wisconsin football's in-state recruiting success receives early national praise

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Wisconsin Badgers lose international recruit to the transfer portal

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Four-star guard ready to take the next step for Wisconsin Basketball

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Wisconsin football gets verbal commitment from the state's top-ranked recruit

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More often than not, Wisconsin basketball rebounds from first-round losses

High-level recruits take in Wisconsin Badgers football spring practice

Five players the Wisconsin Badgers must retain for the 2026-27 season

Bronson Koenig overcame depression, trauma, and angst to hit one of Wisconsin Basketball's greatest shots

Wisconsin's season-long defensive shortcoming cost the Badgers a spot in the Round of 32