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Wisconsin football loses top rated 2026 commit to SEC flip after official visit

5 days ago | badgernotes.com | Dillon Graff

You can feel the momentum swing both ways in recruiting—and sometimes, it only takes a weekend to shake things up. Coming out of a loaded slate of official visits that saw Wisconsin football land four new commitments (and counting), the program also suffered a notable blow. Carmelow Reed, one of the most physically gifted prospects in the Badgers’ 2026 class and a player once viewed as the foundational piece of their hybrid defensive line group, flipped his commitment to Ole Miss.
Wisconsin football lands verbal commitment from 2026 TE Jack Sievers

5 days ago | badgernotes.com | Dillon Graff

The Wisconsin football coaching staff just landed a big-time piece for its 2026 class, and it came from way out West. Composite three-star tight end Jack Sievers out of Archbishop Murphy (Washington) has committed to the Badgers following his official visit to Madison. The 6-foot-4, 225-pound prospect chose Wisconsin over offers from Boise State, Minnesota, San Diego State, Oklahoma, and several others after a recruitment that steadily gained steam over the past year.
Wisconsin football lands verbal commitment from 2026 DL Djidjou Bah

6 days ago | badgernotes.com | Dillon Graff

Wisconsin football has been leaning into its historical identity on the recruiting trail lately—and this weekend, that approach paid off again in the trenches. Unranked defensive lineman Djidjou Bah, a 6-foot-3, 255-pound edge prospect out of Germantown High School in Tennessee, has committed to the Badgers following his official visit to Madison. “Badger Nation I’m 🏡,” Bah wrote.
Wisconsin football lands commitment from 2026 in-state LB Ben Wenzel

1 week ago | badgernotes.com | Dillon Graff

There are very few things fans of the University of Wisconsin football program love more than seeing an in-state kid live out his dream—and that’s exactly what 2026 linebacker Ben Wenzel gets to do. The 6-foot-3, 215-pound backer out of Appleton North committed to the Badgers shortly after wrapping up his official visit to Madison, becoming the first in-state recruit to join Wisconsin’s 2026 class—a meaningful addition after missing out on a few of the state’s higher-ranked targets.
Wisconsin football lands verbal commitment from 2026 DL Arthur Scott

1 week ago | badgernotes.com | Dillon Graff

The Wisconsin football staff continues to build out its 2026 recruiting class with players who fit the Badgers mold—and the latest addition to the program comes from a key Midwest battleground. Arthur Scott, a 6-foot-3, 290-pound defensive lineman out of Streetsboro (OH), has committed to the Badgers following his official visit to Madison.
Wisconsin football adds in-state athlete Mason Kelley as preferred walk-on

1 week ago | badgernotes.com | Dillon Graff

Another under the radar in-state addition is heading to Madison as the University of Wisconsin football program continues reshaping the back end of its roster with guys who fit their developmental blueprint. Mukwonago athlete Mason Kelley has announced his commitment to the Badgers as a preferred walk-on, and it’s the kind of addition that says a lot about how this coaching staff is building the back end of the roster. “HOMETOWN HERO🔴⚪️,” Kelley wrote.
Wisconsin men's basketball legend headlines Badgers 2025 Hall of Fame class

1 week ago | badgernotes.com | Dillon Graff

Frank Kaminsky didn’t arrive in Madison with a ton of hype—but his rise from a lightly recruited high school player to becoming a cornerstone of the Wisconsin men's basketballprogram is a testament to perseverance, development, and the power of belief. Now, as Kaminsky is set to be inducted into the UW Athletic Hall of Fame class of 2025, it’s worth reflecting on the path that led him to this honor. It’s an honor that, while not unexpected, still hit home.
Wisconsin basketball guard John Blackwell withdraws from 2025 NBA Draft, will return

1 week ago | badgernotes.com | Dillon Graff

If you were hoping to see John Blackwell suit up for the Wisconsin men's basketball program again, you just got your wish. After testing the NBA Draft waters this spring, the junior combo guard has officially withdrawn his name from consideration and will return to Madison for the 2025–26 season—massive news for a Wisconsin team that's undergone serious roster turnover and needed its alpha back.
Where Wisconsin football stands in the 2026 class entering official visits

1 week ago | badgernotes.com | Dillon Graff

There’s a public perception that recruiting is a year-round grind. And that’s true. But some stretches carry more weight than others—and for the University of Wisconsin footballprogram, that stretch is officially here. This coming weekend, the Badgers enter a pivotal three-week window that will shape the future of their 2026 recruiting class. This isn’t just a calendar filler. This is go-time.
Former Wisconsin basketball standout captures EuroLeague title, takes home MVP

1 week ago | badgernotes.com | Dillon Graff

You don’t prepare a speech unless you know you’ve finally arrived. And former Wisconsin men’s basketball forward Nigel Hayes-Davis? He arrived. Moments after helping lead Fenerbahçe to an 80–71 win over AS Monaco in the 2025 EuroLeague championship, Hayes spoke with a reporter at Etihad Arena—and everything he’d worked for finally poured out. The former Badgers standout had just been named Final Four MVP after posting a game-high 23 points and nine rebounds.