Kobe King reportedly transferring to Nebraska
Former Wisconsin Badger and La Crosse Central star guard Kobe King is transferring to Nebraska, according to reports from ESPN and the Omaha World-Herald. Omaha World-Herald writer Chris Heady reports that King and Nebraska have been talking for weeks about…
Ford's career-high 19 points paces Wisconsin over Purdue
MADISON, Wisc. (AP) — Aleem Ford scored a career-high 19 points and Wisconsin held off a late charge from Purdue to win 69-65. Wisconsin built a lead in the second half with strong shooting behind the 3-point arc. But it…
Kobe King and Coach Helland: A UW timeline
In this segment of the latest News 8 Now Highlight Zone, Ken Kosirowski and Alec Giannakopoulos organize the latest news surrounding Kobe King and ex-Badger strength coach Erik…
Greg Gard, Badger players saddened by Erik Helland's resignation
UW men's basketball coach Greg Gard and several players on Friday discussed the resignation of former strength and conditioning coach Erik Helland, who on Thursday admitted to using a racial slur in front of several players while recounting a story…
Report: Kobe King addresses Wisconsin strength coach resignation
Former Central grad and Wisconsin Mr. Basketball Kobe King spoke with the Wisconsin State Journal by phone Thursday about Wisconsin strength coach Erik Helland admitting to using a racial epithet in front of several Wisconsin athletes on January 3 and…
UW men's basketball strength coach resigns
The University of Wisconsin Athletics released a statement Thursday afternoon that said Director of Strength and Conditioning Erik Helland has resigned his position. The statement continues, "UW Athletics administration was informed last weekend that Helland, while recounting a story from…
Gophers top Badgers in battle of bubble teams
Minnesota men's basketball defeated Wisconsin 70-52 at Williams Arena Wednesday night. The Badgers shot just 28 percent (19-67) from the floor, while Minnesota made 41 percent (25-61). Wisconsin was also 1-16 from downtown in the second half, which did not…
Badgers react to Kobe King departure
After Kobe King's sudden announcement that he's leaving Wisconsin men's basketball, online discussions swept over social media, with several past and present Badgers sending well wishes to King on their…
Kobe King announces he's leaving Wisconsin men's basketball program
La Crosse Central grad and Wisconsin redshirt sophomore Kobe King has announced that he is leaving the Wisconsin men's basketball program. King announced the news on his…
Garza, No. 18 Iowa rally to beat Wisconsin 68-62
Luka Garza had 21 points and 18 rebounds and No. 18 Iowa rallied from a 12-point second-half deficit to beat Wisconsin 68-62. The Hawkeyes trailed 57-45 with 7:13 to play before going on a 19-2 run. It was the 12th…
Kobe King not with Badgers for Iowa game
Redshirt sophomore guard Kobe King is not with the rest of Wisconsin men's basketball for the Badgers' Monday night road clash at Iowa. The team's official Twitter account states that King is not traveling with the team because he is…
Purdue continues home dominance of Wisconsin in 70-51 rout
Isaiah Thompson scored 14 points and Purdue responded to coach Matt Painter challenging his players’ toughness with one of the season’s best efforts in a 70-51 home rout of Wisconsin. The Boilermakers (11-9, 4-5 Big Ten) improved to 41-4 lifetime…
Wisconsin basketball hits program-record 18 threes to beat Nebraska 82-68
Wisconsin men's basketball hit a record 18 three-pointers Tuesday night in an 82-68 home win over Nebraska. The Badgers went 18-34 from downtown and had 23 assists on 29 total field goals. Brad Davison led the Badgers with 14 points.…
Davison's 3 sends Wisconsin past No. 17 Maryland, 56-54
Brad Davison hit a 3-pointer with 11 seconds left after getting a steal and Wisconsin upset No. 17 Maryland 56-54 to pick up their third straight victory against a ranked opponent. Davison finished with 14 points and Nate Reuvers and…
Illini snap 15-game losing streak to Badgers
Sophomore guard Ayo Dosunmu scored 18 points _ including a 3-pointer with 46 seconds left _ to rally Illinois to a 71-70 Big Ten Conference victory over Wisconsin. The win snapped a 15-game losing streak for the Illini, who hadn’t…
Wisconsin center Tyler Biadasz declares for NFL Draft
Wisconsin junior center Tyler Biadasz announced on his Twitter account Wednesday that he is declaring for the NFL Draft. The Rimington Award winner tweeted, "Thank you Wisconsin for all the great memories and letting me fulfill my lifelong dream of…
