A photo of the Wisconsin Badgers during the Red/White Scrimmage, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, in Madison, Wis. (Photo by David Stluka/Wisconsin Athletic Communications)

The frosh can play, and AJ Storr is an offensive typhoon: Observations from the Wisconsin Basketball scrimmage

Newcomers could make this team special. By Peter Cameron, BADGER STRIPES The undersized point guard Kamari McGee drove to the basketball, but appeared well-covered by two opposing players tracking back on defense. But McGee flipped the ball into the air behind him, and new Badger A.J. Storr seemed to appear from nowhere. He rose through the air to grab the ball and flush it. The … Continue reading The frosh can play, and AJ Storr is an offensive typhoon: Observations from the Wisconsin Basketball scrimmage

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A photo of Walt McGrory driving against OSU.

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UW basketball family helps fund experimental cancer treatments for former teammate

Players past and present and other members of the Wisconsin Badger clan donate to help Walt McGrory now that health insurance will not. By Peter Cameron, BADGER STRIPES Walt McGrory, a 6’3” guard from the Minneapolis area, walked on to the Badgers and played for the team from 2017-2021. After graduating with his bachelor’s degree in economics, he intended to take his fifth Covid year … Continue reading UW basketball family helps fund experimental cancer treatments for former teammate

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A photo of Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard during a game between Western Michigan and the Badgers at the Kohl Center in Madison, WI.

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Greg Gard is a champion recruiter, in state and out

An elite, in-state recruit slips through UW’s fingers and ends up at a blue blood. It happens everywhere. The future is extremely bright in Madison. By Peter Cameron, BADGER STRIPES https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4317615640364969 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It’s a familiar story. The Badgers recruit an elite Wisconsin high school player hard, for months or even years, and then an out-of-state blue blood school swoops in at … Continue reading Greg Gard is a champion recruiter, in state and out

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Lightly recruited out of high school, these Wisconsin basketball products took big steps up in the NCAA transfer portal this summer.

The in-state players found success at the lower levels of Division 1 basketball and are using it as a springboard to the highest levels of the college game. Continue reading Lightly recruited out of high school, these Wisconsin basketball products took big steps up in the NCAA transfer portal this summer.

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Xzavion Mitchell of Oshkosh North dunks the basketball.

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Badgers offer another player from deep in-state class of 2025

Xzavion Mitchell, a 6’8″ rising junior from Oshkosh North, is one of many recruits in the Wisconsin high school class of 2025 to receive scholarship offers from Greg Gard. Continue reading Badgers offer another player from deep in-state class of 2025

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The top high school player in the U.S. will graduate early. Could that help the Badgers get the best player in the state?

Cooper Flagg reclassified from the class of 2025 to 2024. He’s called Duke his “dream school.” Will that push Kon Knueppel away from Durham? Continue reading The top high school player in the U.S. will graduate early. Could that help the Badgers get the best player in the state?

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A photo of AJ Storr throwing down a one handed dunk in practice.

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New Badger AJ Storr flashed athleticism, scoring prowess for Bahamas against Kansas

Despite poor shooting from 3, usually one of his strengths, rising sophomore and incoming Wisconsin transfer AJ Storr still scored a lot versus top competition. Continue reading New Badger AJ Storr flashed athleticism, scoring prowess for Bahamas against Kansas

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Greg Gard squats in front of his bench, including some Badger Freshmen

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Freshmen surprise: Multiple rookies to contribute for Wisconsin this year, including one raising eyebrows with his early play

Help is here for a Wisconsin team that struggled with a thin bench last year. Continue reading Freshmen surprise: Multiple rookies to contribute for Wisconsin this year, including one raising eyebrows with his early play

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Staying home? Elite 2025 basketball recruit Davion Hannah reportedly will now remain in Wisconsin for high school. That’s good news for the Badgers.

Rising junior Davion Hannah, a recruiting priority for UW, announced in early July he would play for an Arizona prep school, but apparently has changed his mind. Continue reading Staying home? Elite 2025 basketball recruit Davion Hannah reportedly will now remain in Wisconsin for high school. That’s good news for the Badgers.

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Davion Hannah wearing his basketball uniform in a graphic.

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Elite 2025 Wisconsin basketball recruit said he’s leaving the state for prep school in Arizona. Does that decrease the Badgers’ chances of landing him?

Rising junior Davion Hannah, a 6’5″ combo guard from Milwaukee and a priority recruit for Greg Gard, has said UW “feels like home.” Continue reading Elite 2025 Wisconsin basketball recruit said he’s leaving the state for prep school in Arizona. Does that decrease the Badgers’ chances of landing him?

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The frosh can play, and AJ Storr is an offensive typhoon: Observations from the Wisconsin Basketball scrimmage

UW basketball family helps fund experimental cancer treatments for former teammate

Greg Gard is a champion recruiter, in state and out

Lightly recruited out of high school, these Wisconsin basketball products took big steps up in the NCAA transfer portal this summer.

Badgers offer another player from deep in-state class of 2025

The top high school player in the U.S. will graduate early. Could that help the Badgers get the best player in the state?

New Badger AJ Storr flashed athleticism, scoring prowess for Bahamas against Kansas

Freshmen surprise: Multiple rookies to contribute for Wisconsin this year, including one raising eyebrows with his early play

Staying home? Elite 2025 basketball recruit Davion Hannah reportedly will now remain in Wisconsin for high school. That’s good news for the Badgers.

Elite 2025 Wisconsin basketball recruit said he’s leaving the state for prep school in Arizona. Does that decrease the Badgers’ chances of landing him?