Nolan O'Hara

Nolan O'Hara

Joined: May 16, 2024

Nolan O'Hara covers all things Minnesota sports, primarily the Timberwolves, for Bring Me The News and Sports Illustrated's On SI network. He previously worked as a copy editor at the St. Paul Pioneer Press and is a graduate of the University of Minnesota's Hubbard School of Journalism. His work has appeared in the Pioneer Press, Ratchet & Wrench magazine, the Minnesota Daily and a number of local newspapers in Minnesota, among other publications.

Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell is shown during the first quarter of their game against Oregon Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis.

Nebraska running back Dante Dowdell (23) scores a touchdown against Wisconsin during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb., on Nov. 23, 2024.

Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell is shown during the first quarter of their game against Oregon Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis.

Wisconsin guard John Tonje smiles after being fouled during the second half of their game Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis.

Wisconsin coach Greg Gard is shown during the first half of their preseason game against Wis.-River Falls Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024. at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis.

Basketball

Wisconsin made a statement with a wire-to-wire win against a top-10 opponent.

Wisconsin coach Mike Hastings speaks to forward William Whitelaw during the second period of the game against Michigan State on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis.

Hockey

Laatsch played the hero in a back-and-forth affair Friday night.

Wisconsin coach Mark Johnson (center) and the Badgers women's hockey team follow the action in their national semifinal against Colgate at Whittemore Center Arena in Durham, N.H., on Friday, March 22, 2024.

Hockey

Wisconsin remains perfect in the 2024-25 season.

Wisconsin coach Marisa Moseley coaches her team during its WNIT quarterfinal game against Saint Louis at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., on Monday, April 1, 2024.

Basketball

Wisconsin lost the rebounding battle 42-22 and gave up 15 second-chance points.

Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell during the game against Penn State at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., on Oct. 26, 2024.

Recruiting

Ventura, Calif., native Tristan Phillips is a top-200 prospect in the nation, according to 247Sports.

Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard is shown during the first half of their preseason game against Wis.-River Falls Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis.

Basketball

Klesmit hit 6-of-11 shots from 3-point range in the victory.

Wisconsin forward Nolan Winter celebrates his basket against Maryland during the first half at Target Center in Minneapolis on March 14, 2024.

Basketball

Lakeville native spent time in the weight room this offseason and added some muscle.

Wisconsin head coach Mark Johnson speaks with the referees during the end of the second period of the game against Ohio State on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, at LaBahn Arena in Madison, Wis.

Hockey

Wisconsin has posted four straight shutout victories to continue its unbeaten start.

Iowa quarterback Brendan Sullivan (1) scores on a 1-yard touchdown run against Wisconsin during the second quarter at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa, on Nov. 2, 2024.

The Hawkeyes rushed for 329 yards and five touchdowns in a dominant win over Wisconsin on Saturday.

Wisconsin coach Greg Gard is shown during the first half of their preseason game against Wis.-River Falls Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis.

DeZhon Hall, a three-star prospect, will be visiting Madison on Nov. 15.

Wisconsin Badgers former running back and Heisman Trophy winner Ron Dayne, right, is honored during a game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., on Sept. 14, 2024. Also shown are athletic director Chris McIntosh, left, and former head coach and athletic director Barry Alvarez.

Wisconsin Athletics

Wisconsin athletic director Chris McIntosh released a statement Tuesday about navigating the new era.

Wisconsin tight end Tucker Ashcraft (38) celebrates a touchdown pass against Northwestern during the second half at Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium in Evanston, Ill., on Oct. 19, 2024.

Wisconsin enters the game with plenty of momentum coming off three straight blowout wins.