The Wisconsin Badgers are forming a growing relationship with three-star tight end Will Vala from Downers Grove, Illinois, who could be a versatile weapon for them in the 2026 recruiting class.

If Blackwell was looking for any inspiration, Finley is the right man to talk to. The two-time NBA All-Star and 2007 NBA champion averaged 18.7 points per game in Madison, was voted first-team All-Big Ten twice in four years, led the conference in three-point field goals made as a sophomore and held the Badgers’ all-time scoring record until 2007.

The Badgers are scheduled to play a WCHA rival during the Olympics, when a number of key players could be missing from college teams.

Former Wisconsin Badgers setter Izzy Ashburn is quickly moving up the coaching ranks in college volleyball, landing a top assistant role with a powerhouse program in the midwest.

The 6-foot-3 linebacker is 247Sports' No. 100-ranked linebacker and No. 7 recruit from his home state of Wisconsin for the class of 2026. A product of Appleton North High School in Appleton, Wisconsin, Wenzel has now received nearly 20 offers, including from Wyoming, Kansas, Oklahoma and Michigan State, per 247Sports.