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 26, 2026; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Colton Joseph (1) throws a pass during the first quarter against the Penn State Nittany Lions at West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium.

Badgers in the NFL

A handful of established and NFL rookies found out when they could be making a homecoming to Wisconsin to face the Green Bay Packers.

Nov 28, 2025; San Diego, CA, USA; Wisconsin Badgers forward Nolan Winter (31) blocks Texas Christian University Horned Frogs forward David Punch (15) during the second half at Jenny Craig Pavilion.

Basketball

Nolan Winter will be the centerpiece of the Wisconsin Badgers' rebuilt roster entering the 2026-27 season.

Tri-West Hendricks High School junior Jack Sorgi (19) is pressured in the backfield by Bishop Chatard High School junior Cole Lunsford (42) during the first half of an IHSAA varsity football game, Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at Tri-West Hendricks High School.

Football

Wisconsin Badgers landed four-star legacy quarterback Jack Sorgi on Friday, adding a key piece to their 2027 recruiting class.

Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Wisconsin Badgers forward Nolan Winter (31) shoots against the High Point Panthers during the second half of a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center.

Basketball

Wisconsin's new-look roster will face at least three high-major schools this upcoming season

Miami (OH) RedHawks wing Eian Elmer (0) hits a layup in the second half of the NCAA Tournament First Round game between the Miami Redhawks and Tennessee Volunteers, Friday, March 20, 2026, at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, PA. RedHawks were defeated by the Volunteers 78-56.

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.

Benjamin Worgull

Joined: Sep 18, 2025

Colton Joseph goes from disaster to savior to lift Wisconsin to an unthinkable victory at No.13 Penn State

Three takeaways from Wisconsin's 41-13 loss to No.4 Notre Dame at Lambeau Field

With an upset within reach, Wisconsin can't limit miscues in 41-13 loss to No.4 Notre Dame

Watch: Wisconsin Badgers punter Sean West delivers an immaculate punt in season opener against Notre Dame

Badgers in the NFL

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

Basketball

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

Football

Three recruiting takeaways from the Wisconsin Badgers landing quarterback Jack Sorgi

Basketball

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

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

Wisconsin Badgers basketball offseason roster tracker