Drew Gentile

Drew Gentile

Joined: Apr 21, 2026

Drew Gentile is a Wisconsin native and has been covering Badger sports across a number of outlets, including at The Badger Herald. He is majoring in journalism and sports media at the University of Wisconsin. Drew also covers the Horizon League for SB Nation's Mid-Major Madness.

Nov 22, 2025; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell is escorted off the field as fans storm the field following a 27-10 win over the Illinois Fighting Illini at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kayla Wolf-Imagn Images

Nov 29, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell looks on during the first half against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Nov 29, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell reacts during the first half against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard talks with guard John Blackwell (25) during the second half of their quarterfinal game in the Big Ten tournament Friday, March 13, 2026 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Wisconsin beat Illinois 91-88.

Mar 13, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard Nick Boyd (2) celebraes after the game against the Illinois Fighting Illini at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Nick Boyd is fresh off a productive NBA Combine and looking to hear his name called in the 2026 NBA Draft. That isn’t a possibility if not for the season he had

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. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

Star forward had a strong season in 2025-26, now must take on a larger load in 2026-27

Wisconsin guard Andrew Rohde (7) misses a three-point shot during the second half of their quarterfinal game in the Big Ten tournament Friday, March 13, 2026 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Wisconsin beat Illinois 91-88.

The guard made big plays for the Badgers, but not without struggles

Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Wisconsin Badgers forward Austin Rapp (22) 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

The Australian forward eventually found his footing and will now be relied upon even more

Wisconsin forward Aleksas Bieliauskas (32) celebrates a 3-pointer against Michigan during the first half of Big Ten Tournament semifinal at United Center in Chicago on Saturday, March 14, 2026.

Grading the Lithuanian's first season in the United States

Wisconsin guard Braeden Carrington (0) runs down court on a fast break during the first half of their semifinal game against Michigan in the Big Ten tournament Saturday, March 14, 2026 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.

Basketball

Reflecting on the highs and lows of the senior guard's lone season as a Badger

Jan 10, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard Jack Janicki (5) celebrate after defeating the Michigan Wolverines at Crisler Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Basketball

An analysis of the season cut short for the former walk-on

Dec 19, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard Hayden Jones (13) drives for the basket against Villanova Wildcats guard Bryce Lindsay (2) first half at the Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Basketball

A final assessment of the international guard's inaugural collegiate season

Mar 12, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Wisconsin Badgers head coach Greg Gard is shown with forward Will Garlock (23) during the first half of their third round game of the Big Ten tournament at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark Hoffman/USA Today Network via Imagn Images

Grading the big man’s freshman season for his hometown team

Zach Kinziger celebrates on the Kohl Center floor after Wisconsin's 92-71 victory over No. 10 Michigan State.

Assessing the freshman guard's first season in Madison

Wisconsin football quarterback Colton Joseph during spring practice.

Tuesday's post-practice thoughts on Wisconsin's QB1 and and the true freshman making a run at the backup job