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A photo of John Blackwell for the Wisconsin Badgers Men's Basketball team
Basketball

Here’s what Tom Izzo had to say about budding Wisconsin basketball star John Blackwell

The freshman from Michigan, only 18 years old, is playing beyond his years. By Peter Cameron, BADGER STRIPES Last year, Greg Gard and staff found a pearl who, inexplicably, had no high major offers in sharpshooter Connor Essegian. Now, they’ve found another pearl who’s playing better than Essegian – taking most of his minutes in part because he’s so damn good on both ends of … Continue reading Here’s what Tom Izzo had to say about budding Wisconsin basketball star John Blackwell

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A photo of Wisconsin volleyball players Anna Smrek, Sydney Reed and CC Crawford.
Volleyball

FINAL FOUR BOUND: Get to know the Wisconsin volleyball team

Only four teams remain in the 2023 college volleyball season, and for the fourth time in the past five years, the Wisconsin Badgers are once again in that group. Before they face off against a very talented Texas team on Dec. 14 in the Final Four, meet the players who helped the Wisconsin volleyball team get here. #0 Sydney Reed Senior Libero 5’6″ Glenelg, Maryland … Continue reading FINAL FOUR BOUND: Get to know the Wisconsin volleyball team

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Will Pauling points forward on the field celebrating a first down.
Football, Recruiting

What’s next for Wisconsin football after losing three top receivers

Chimere Dike, Skyler Bell and Keontez Lewis all entered the transfer portal Monday, leaving the Badgers without much pass-catching depth By Nathan Denzin, BADGER STRIPES The Wisconsin Badgers football team had seven players immediately enter the transfer portal when it opened on December 4, including its most decorated receiver – Chimere Dike. But Dike, from Waukesha, wasn’t the only pass catcher who fled Madison, as he … Continue reading What’s next for Wisconsin football after losing three top receivers

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A photo of the students swarming the Kohl Center court.
Basketball

WHITE OUT: Watch the student section storm the court after Wisconsin basketball’s win over Marquette

The Badgers upset the #3-ranked Marquette Golden Eagles 75-64. Watch the students swarm the Wisconsin basketball players as they celebrate the victory together. Badger Stripes is a sports news organization that provides in-depth coverage of Wisconsin athletics. Follow us on Facebook. Continue reading WHITE OUT: Watch the student section storm the court after Wisconsin basketball’s win over Marquette

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A photo of Chucky Hepburn and Tyler Wahl of the Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball team
Basketball

19% and 90%: What the numbers tell us about Wisconsin Badgers men’s basketball (so far)

Expect at least one major offensive category to improve drastically as the season progresses. Hopefully during the three games of hell week coming right up. By Peter Cameron, BADGER STRIPES After seven games, including four against high-quality opponents, the Wisconsin Badgers men’s basketball team is 5-2. Now they enter perhaps their toughest stretch of the season, in which they play #2 Marquette at home on … Continue reading 19% and 90%: What the numbers tell us about Wisconsin Badgers men’s basketball (so far)

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The Badgers celebrate a point against Florida earlier in the 2023 season.
Volleyball

Six matches stand between Wisconsin volleyball and another National Championship – how do they stack up against the competition?

Despite losing two matches in November, the Badgers look primed for another deep run in December By Nathan Denzin, BADGER STRIPES It’s been a whirlwind of a volleyball season, which started with Nebraska setting the all-time attendance record for a women’s sport in August, and ended with the undefeated and No. 1-ranked Cornhuskers losing to the Wisconsin Badgers in straight sets to end the regular season. … Continue reading Six matches stand between Wisconsin volleyball and another National Championship – how do they stack up against the competition?

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A mashup of three Badger players, Conner Essegian dribbles on the left, Tyler Wahl posts up in the middle, and John Blackwell shoots a jumper on the right.
Basketball

How much Wisconsin Badger men’s basketball players charge for NIL services

The basketball team is a little pricey when it comes to Name, Image and Likeness services, especially if you want an appearance. By Nathan Denzin, BADGER STRIPES Want an autograph Chucky Hepburn? How about an appearance from Connor Essegian at your event? With payments for Name, Image and Likeness, or NIL, in full swing across college athletics, the student-athletes of the Wisconsin Badgers Men’s Basketball team … Continue reading How much Wisconsin Badger men’s basketball players charge for NIL services

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From left, Anna Smrek, Gülce Güçtekin and Julia Orzol of the Wisconsin Badgers volleyball team are international student-athletes, so they cannot profit from their Name, Image and Likeness on U.S. soil. Photos courtesy of UW Athletics.
Volleyball

International college athletes can’t profit in the U.S. A bill in the Senate would change that.

Several players on the Wisconsin volleyball squad are foreign and can’t earn in the U.S. due to their student visas. By Peter Cameron, BADGER STRIPES After decades of watching athletic departments rake in millions on their labor without receiving any of it, college athletes can finally profit off their name, image and likeness. These NIL payments can be for any service, including autographs, live appearances, … Continue reading International college athletes can’t profit in the U.S. A bill in the Senate would change that.

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Team photos (from left to right) of Devyn Robinson, Sarah Franklin and Izzy Ashburn.
Volleyball

How much Wisconsin Badger Volleyball players charge for NIL services

While they aren’t charging as much as some of the football players, Badger volleyball player autographs will still get pricey. By Nathan Denzin, BADGER STRIPES With college players now able to profit from deals involving their Name, Image and Likeness, also known as NIL, the Wisconsin Badger volleyball team post the prices for a variety of services student athletes offer through their opendorse portal. Services include … Continue reading How much Wisconsin Badger Volleyball players charge for NIL services

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