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Wisconsin forward Austin Rapp (22) celebrates a 3-pointer against Michigan.

How will Greg Gard deploy his big men in the NCAA Tournament?

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How will Greg Gard deploy his big men in the NCAA Tournament?

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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.

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Wisconsin Badgers freshman Aleksas Bieliauskas has upped his game since Nolan Winter's ankle injury.

Wisconsin Badgers head coach Greg Gard reacts in the second half against the Villanova Wildcats at the Fiserv Forum.

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The Badgers haven't exactly fared well going up against No. 12 seeds in past NCAA Tournaments.

Mar 12, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard Braeden Carrington (0) drives to the basket against Washington Huskies guard Courtland Muldrew (30) during the second half at United Center.

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Wisconsin is making a third straight trip to the NCAA Tournament but the Badgers are short on experience in the national tournament, as first-time players lean on veterans like senior Nick Boyd.

Mar 14, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard Nick Boyd (2) drives to the basket against the Michigan Wolverines.

Can the Badgers get back to the Sweet 16 for the first time in nine years?

Nebraska forward Juwan Gary (4) battles Wisconsin guard Jack Janicki (33) and forward Nolan Winter (31) for the ball of their game Sunday, January 26, 2025.

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Wisconsin Badgers are hopeful to get rotational players Nolan Winter and Jack Janicki back before Thursday's NCAA Tournament opener.

Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard is shown during the first half of their game against Maryland Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin.

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Everything you need to know about the Badgers' impending March Madness run.

Mar 13, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard Nick Boyd (2) reacts during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

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The Wisconsin Badgers are riding high into the NCAA Tournament and are on track to get a key piece back for the Big Dance. Still, there's an spect each starter can improve.

Mar 13, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Wisconsin Badgers head coach Greg Gard talks to his team against the Illinois Fighting Illini during the first half at United Center.

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Wisconsin coach Greg Gard has led the Badgers to eight NCAA Tournament appearances but is searching for his first Elite Eight appearance.

Nov 27, 2025; San Diego, CA, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard Nick Boyd (2) reacts with Wisconsin Badgers forward Austin Rapp (22) after scoring against the Providence Friars during the second half at Jenny Craig Pavilion.

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The Badgers first March Madness game this week will be Thursday at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon

High Point point guard Rob Martin is viewed as one of the top transfer acquisitions in the country in 2025-26.

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Key intel that Wisconsin Badgers fans need to know about the High Point Panthers in the first round NCAA March Madness

Mar 7, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell (25) points and laughs at fans after beating the Purdue Boilermakers at Mackey Arena.

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Selected to the 2026 NCAA Tournament as a five seed, the Wisconsin Badgers begin their tournament run in Portland, Ore., against High Point.

Wisconsin forward Austin Rapp (22) shoots a 3-pointer against Michigan forward Morez Johnson Jr. (21) during the second half of Big Ten Tournament semifinal at United Center in Chicago on Saturday, March 14, 2026.

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Watch Ian Eagle and Bill Raftery lose it as Wisconsin's Austin Rapp hits five triples in a row to spark a 15-2 run vs. Michigan.

Mar 13, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard Nick Boyd (2) reacts during the second half at United Center.

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Wisconsin Badgers will make their eighth NCAA Tournament appearance under head coach Greg Gard.

Feb 21, 2026; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Missouri Tigers guard Mark Mitchell (25) drives against Arkansas Razorbacks forward Malique Ewin (12) during the second half at Bud Walton Arena. Arkansas won 94-86. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images

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Which potential matchups should the Badgers fear, and which should have them salivating?

Mar 14, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Michigan Wolverines forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) dunks the ball against the Wisconsin Badgers during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

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The Wisconsin Badgers, playing without a pair of key players, fell short of their straight third Big Ten Tournament Championship game appearance.

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After a run to the Big Ten Tournament semifinals, what do the Badgers need to do in the big dance for a successful postseason?

Mar 14, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Michigan Wolverines forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) celebrates making the game winning shot against the Wisconsin Badgers during the second half at United Center.

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Top-seeded Michigan survives with a 68-65 victor over Wisconsin in the Big Ten Tournament semifinals, as Big Ten Player of the Year Yaxel Lendeborg ended the Badgers tournament run with a three-pointer with 0.4 seconds left.

Feb 17, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Wisconsin Badgers forward Nolan Winter (31) drives to the basket as Ohio State Buckeyes guard Bruce Thornton (2) defends during the first half at Value City Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images

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The Wisconsin Badgers will once again be without star center Nolan Winter when they take on the Michigan Wolverines in the Big Ten Tournament semifinals.

Jan 10, 2026; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Wisconsin Badgers forward Nolan Winter (31) shoots on Michigan Wolverines forward Morez Johnson Jr. (21) in the second half at Crisler Center.

Wisconsin Badgers are 3-0 without starting center Nolan Winter but could be getting the junior back in the lineup.

Michigan guard Trey McKenney (1) is defended by Wisconsin guard John Blackwell (25) and guard Andrew Rohde (7) during the first half at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026.

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Wisconsin Badgers look to knock off No.3 Michigan for the second time this season and advance to Sunday's Big Ten Tournament finals

Mar 13, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard Nick Boyd (2) celebrates during the second half at United Center.

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The Wisconsin Badgers face the Michigan Wolverines in the Big Ten Tournament semifinals at the United Center on Saturday, March 14.

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The Wisconsin Badgers have proved a lot since the calendar flipped to 2026. And on Friday at the Big Ten Tournament, they answered the biggest question that's kept them from being more than a scary second-round March Madness opponent.

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

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The Badgers were calloused by blowout losses and a disappointing performance in the non-conference slate. Then, they turned things around. Now, they're a team that prides themselves on relentlessness

Mar 13, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) David Mirkovic (0) defend Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell (25) during the second half at United Center.

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Wisconsin Badgers' ability to flip the rebounding battle was critical in their 91-88 overtime victory over No.9 Illinois.