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WATCH: Wisconsin basketball welcomes back Brad Davison

Brad Davison returns to the Kohl Center

Wisconsin’s final non-conference matchup ended with a win over Chicago State and a salute to a Badger basketball alum. The Badgers welcomed back Brad Davison to the Kohl Center, who gave Wisconsin everything he had over his five-year playing career.

His Badger time ended after 2021-22, a season where he scored a career-best 14.1 points per game and grabbed over four rebounds per contest.

He received quite the ovation from the Badger crowd upon his return, as the Badger faithful welcomed back a player who was always a fan favorite. Check out Davison’s return to the Kohl Center as part of Wisconsin’s final win before Big Ten play resumes at home against Iowa next week:

WATCH: Badgers ranked in top 15 by former national champion QB

The 2023 Badger football team is one of the most intriguing in the history of the program with new head coach Luke Fickell at the helm.

The 2023 Badger football team is one of the most intriguing in the history of the program. With new head coach Luke Fickell at the helm, the hype around Wisconsin is potentially at an all-time high.

While ranking his top 25 college football teams, former Alabama quarterback and national champion Greg McElroy placed Wisconsin as the 14th best team in the country.

McElroy highlighted the additions of offensive coordinator Phil Longo, formerly with North Carolina, and SMU transfer quarterback Tanner Mordecai as reasons why the Badgers will succeed in 2023.

Longo’s “Air Raid” offense is expected to open up the Badgers’ ability to produce in the passing game while also freeing up the run game to churn out more consistent yardage.

Additionally, McElroy expects Fickell and new defensive coordinator Mike Tressel’s 3-3-5 scheme from Cincinnati to transition well to Madison.

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Badger Countdown: Flashback to rare tie during 1993 campaign

The Wisconsin Badgers’ football team is now 93 days away from their 2023 season opener Sept. 2 vs Buffalo and we continue our countdown. 

The Wisconsin Badgers’ football team is now 93 days away from their 2023 season opener Sept. 2 against Buffalo and we continue our countdown.

The 1993 season ended with the Badgers’ 21-16 win over UCLA in the 1994 Rose Bowl, finishing off a 10-1-1 season. As easily seen in their record, Wisconsin did record a tie during the 1993 and it wasn’t with just any ordinary team.

On November 6, 1993, the Badgers (7-1) hosted the Ohio State Buckeyes (8-0) at Camp Randall and the two teams tied 14-14. Late in the contest Wisconsin held a 14-7 lead but the Buckeyes marched down the field to tie it with under four minutes to go.

In the end, head coach Barry Alvarez and his Wisconsin squad had their shot to win it, but cornerback Marlon Kerner blocked a 32-yard Badgers field goal and the contest ended in a tie. When it came down to it, both teams finished 10-1-1 and tied for the Big Ten title.

Wisconsin won the Rose Bowl invitation tiebreaker due to Big Ten rules which resolved first-place ties by eliminating the most recent invitee.

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Where each Big Ten team finished in 2023 recruiting rankings

Where did the Badgers land?

The 2023 classes are signed and sealed with National signing day now in the rearview mirror. There weren’t a ton of signing day surprises given the state of how quickly things move in college football recruiting nowadays, but Wisconsin made big splashes in the transfer portal.

Luke Fickell had to fill up his class in the middle of taking over the program, and he did an admirable job. It’s no surprise that Ohio State led the way in the five-star category, although the Buckeyes only brought in one in 2023.

No other Big Ten team landed a five-star talent. Here is a look at how the Big Ten recruiting classes stacked up according to 247Sports rankings:

Ten things that must happen for Wisconsin to pull off a shocking upset at Ohio State

Here’s a recipe for a Wisconsin upset

The day is here, and the Badgers are attempting to do something they haven’t done for 12 years.

The Galactic Empire of the Big Ten stands in their way in Columbus, and the No. 3 Ohio State Buckeyes are heavily favored on Saturday night. In order for the Badgers to have a chance, there is a laundry list of things that have to go their way.

From C.J. Stroud under center to the best wide receivers room in the country, the Ohio State offense possesses some of the most dangerous weapons in the nation. Consider this as a checklist for a shocking Wisconsin win:

Twitter reacts to Wisconsin punter Andy Vujnovich’s insane workout routine

Yes, the Badgers have the strongest punter in the country

Wisconsin Badgers are known for impressive feats in the weight room, but usually those are reserved for linebackers, running backs, and offensive lineman to name a few positions.

Punters showing off in the weight room? Not something you come across every day.

Wisconsin’s starting punter Andy Vujnovich is no ordinary punter. After transferring from D-3, the Badger State native has excelled as Wisconsin’s starting punter for the past two seasons. He has also turned heads in the weight room. A video of “Vuj” from 2021 has once again been circling the internet this week, leading to a number of hilarious reactions from the college football world.

Vujnovich performed a “Turkish Get-Up” last preseason, and the video is once again blowing up on social media:

Here are some of the best reactions to the nation’s strongest punter:

How Wisconsin basketball performed in their Paris opener

The Badgers trip gets off to a winning start

The Badgers are taking advantage of college basketball’s four-year travel rule as Wisconsin is spending the week in France preparing for the 2022-23 season.

Every four years, a program is allowed to take an international trip that is usually filled with scrimmages, sightseeing, and team bonding. The Badgers got off to a winning start against a group of French pros. Wisconsin pulled away for an 81-66 win as they showed off a new-look starting lineup and gave a number of players the chance to show what they can do.

Here is what head coach Greg Gard had to say after the trip got off to a winning start on Wednesday:

How did each Badger perform in the win? Here is a look:

These three former Badgers will play in NBA Summer League

A look at the Badgers playing in NBA Summer League next week

NBA Summer League marks a chance for players to make a roster, get experience at the next level, and impress teams from around the league.

For three former Wisconsin players in the professional ranks, Las Vegas will provide a platform to accomplish different goals. Whether it be a rookie looking to gain valuable experience or a veteran trying to make a roster, Badgers will be on the floor at the 2022 NBA Summer League.

The main event begins on July 7 and runs through July 17 at the Thomas and Mack Center, the home of UNLV. Here is a look at the three Badgers who will be participating:

WATCH: Johnny Davis’ introductory press conference in Washington

The former Badger talks with Washington Wizards media members

Tuesday marked Johnny Davis’ first day in Washington D.C. as the former Badger answered questions from Wizards media members.

The topics covered the Big Ten Player of the Year’s history as a Badger and at La Crosse Central high school, spanning from his relationship with his brother Jordan to starring as a dual-threat quarterback in high school.

The Wizards were the first workout Davis participated in during his draft cycle, and they ended up selecting the former Badger with the No. 10 overall pick in the 2022 NBA draft.

Courtesy of the Washington Wizards on Twitter, here is a look at what Davis had to say to the media on Tuesday:

WATCH: Johnny Davis’ draft night message to Badger nation

The Badger star delivers a message to Wisconsin fans

Just before Johnny Davis became the first Wisconsin Badger drafted since 2015, the La Crosse native had a message for his collegiate community.

Davis recalled the highlight of Wisconsin’s 2021-22 season, as the Badgers were able to defeat Purdue in front of a raucous Kohl Center crowd to take home part of the Big Ten regular-season crown. On Thursday night, Davis’ dreams turned into reality as he officially became part of the Washington Wizards franchise.

The Big Ten Player of the Year became the 12th Badger in program history to be selected in the first round of the NBA draft.

Here is a look at Davis’ message to Badger nation just before he headed to the 2022 NBA draft green room: