Jack Janicki - College Basketball News & Rumors

Badger Basketball Exit Meetings: Is the Jack Janicki breakthrough finally on the horizon? Jack Janicki became a regular presence in the rotation in 2025-26, and he’s slotted for a similar, but expanded role in 2026-27. He has show...

MAY 16 • SI.COM

Will return to Wisconsin Janicki (wrist) will return to Wisconsin for the 2026-27 season, according to Nick Osen of 247Sports.com.

Impact Janicki appeared in 26 contests in the 2025-26 season, averaging 2.2 points, two rebounds, 1.1 assists and 0.7 steals on 16.5 minutes per game while starting once. He was hampered by a wrist injury, but if he stays healthy for the 2026-27 campaign, he should play a steady role in the Badgers' backcourt.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Thursday Janicki (wrist) will not appear in Thursday's game against High Point.

Impact Janicki will remain sidelined for a ninth-straight game after undergoing surgery on a broken wrist in February. The 6-foot-5 sophomore has appeared in 26 games this season, averaging 2.2 points, two rebounds, 1.1 assists and 0.7 steals on 16.5 minutes per game. Janicki was considered "a possibility" to be available in the NCAA Tournament, and his status will continue to be monitored if the Badgers advance.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Possible for NCAA Tournament Badgers coach Greg Gard said prior to the Big Ten Tournament that Janicki (wrist) is "a possibility" for the NCAA Tournament, Kendrick Stumbris of Sports Illustrated reports.

Impact Janicki didn't see the court in any Wisconsin's three conference tournament games, but it sounds like that was the plan all along. The Badgers open up against High Point on Thursday afternoon, and we'll presumably get updates on both Janicki and Nolan Winter (ankle) prior to tip via the availability report. Should Janicki be able to return, he'll provide guard depth and another three-point shooting option of the bench.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes surgery, out indefinitely Janicki underwent surgery Thursday to mend a broken wrist and the sophomore guard is out for the foreseeable future, per Evan Flood of On3.com.

Impact Janicki got banged up in the Badgers' loss to Ohio State on Tuesday, and Wisconsin's worst fear have essentially been realized as the guard is out indefinitely and could sit out the rest of the season. This should mean more minutes for Hayden Jones, Wisconsin's freshman from New Zealand, down the stretch.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Banged up in loss to Buckeyes Janicki is dealing with a hand or wrist injury he suffered in Wisconsin's loss to Ohio State on Tuesday, per John Steppe of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.

Impact Janicki has played a moderate role for the Badgers off the bench this season, mainly for his defense. The sophomore guard is only averaging 2.2 points and 2.0 rebounds, but he's played at least 10 minutes in all but two games this season. His status is currently unknown, but if the Badgers lose him for a significant amount of time, their back court depth would suffer.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Nothing doing in Champaign Janicki closed Tuesday's 92-90 OT win over Illinois with zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound and one assist over nine minutes.

Impact Janicki has only scored in one of his last five games. He's not on the court to produce; he's on the court to be in the right spot at the right time defensively. His nine minutes against the Illini were well below his season average of 17.4 heading into the contest, but against the Illini' No. 1 ranked offense in the nation, Wisconsin needed to make sure it had scoring prowess on the floor at all times.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Janicki is included in the starting rotation for Saturday's game against Ohio State.

Impact Janicki will start in place of Andrew Rohde (undisclosed), which will mark his first start of the season. The sophomore guard will aim to make the most of his opportunities, averaging 2.4 points and 2.0 rebounds on 17.2 minutes across 21 appearances this season.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet statistical output in win Janicki accumulated zero points (0-1 FG), one rebound, one assist, one block and one steal in 23 minutes during Wednesday's 67-63 win over Minnesota.

Impact Janicki's stat sheet doesn't look like much, but he's earning consistent minutes for his defense. Thus, fantasy managers would be wise to steer clear, even though he's a key cog off the bench for head coach Greg Gard's squad.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Blackwell scores 23, including Wisconsin's final 7 points, and Badgers rally past Minnesota 67-63

John Blackwell scored 23 points, including Wisconsin’s last seven points in the final minute, and the Badgers rallied to defeat short-handed Minnesota 67-63

JANUARY 29 • Associated Press

Nick Boyd scores 32 points and Wisconsin beats Rutgers 96-87 for 4th straight victory

Nick Boyd scored 32 points and had nine assists as Wisconsin beat Rutgers 96-87 on Saturday for its fourth straight win

JANUARY 17 • Associated Press

Cans two triples in win Janicki racked up six points (2-5 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 0-1 FT) and three rebounds over 24 minutes during Tuesday's 80-72 win over UCLA.

Impact Janicki has done next to nothing for the Badgers this season, but he hit two big three-pointers to help Wisconsin bury UCLA for its second conference win. Janicki has struggled to make an impact off the bench this year, but he'll look to use this performance as a catalyst for better play moving forward.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Five points in win Janicki logged five points (2-6 FG, 1-4 3Pt), one rebound, one block and one steal across 15 minutes during Wednesday's 85-73 win over Northwestern.

Impact Despite an increased role this season, averaging 17.9 minutes off the bench, Janicki has still been largely quiet for the Badgers. He provided solid minutes in the win over the Wildcats despite not having the best shooting night, as he can provide a spark on the defensive end (hence the block and steal). Janicki should remain a quiet yet important bench player for the Badgers moving forward.

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Boyd's career-high 36 points lead Wisconsin by Providence 104-83 in Rady Children's Invitational

Nick Boyd had a career-high 36 points to go with seven rebounds and seven assists, Austin Rapp scored 20 points and made five 3-pointers, and Wisconsin eased by Providence 104-83 i...

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Wisconsin basketball guard announces return for 2025-26 season Wisconsin guard Jack Janicki officially announced his return to the Badgers for the 2025-26 season on Friday afternoon.

APRIL 5, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Productive in win Janicki had six points (3-6 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 0-1 FT), three rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal in 22 minutes during Wednesday's 74-67 win over Minnesota.

Impact Janicki chipped in six points, three rebounds, three assists, a block and a steal during Wednesday's win over the Golden Gophers. The 6-foot-5 freshman was instrumental filling in the for the injured Max Klesmit (lower body), making hustle plays on both ends of the floor. Janicki has proven himself an effective role player when needed, but he is expected to see his workload decreased when Klesmit returns to action.

MARCH 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Career-high 11 points in win Janicki recorded 11 points (4-6 FG, 3-4 3Pt), one rebound, two assists and one block in 17 minutes during Saturday's 94-84 victory over Purdue.

Impact Janicki connected on 3-of-4 looks from range, closing with 11 points, one rebounds, two assists and a block during Saturday's win over the Boilermakers. The 6-foot-5 freshman was called upon to fill a sizable void after Kamari McGee was ejected in the first half, and he responded with a career-high 11 points. Janicki is averaging two points, 1.1 rebounds and 0.8 assists on 10.2 minutes per game while shooting 35.3 percent from three (1.4 attempts per game).

FEBRUARY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores seven in rout Janicki accumulated seven points (3-3 FG, 1-1 3Pt) and one steal over 11 minutes during Sunday's 83-55 victory over Nebraska.

Impact Janicki knocked down all three attempts from the field, closing with seven points and a steal during Sunday's win over the Cornhuskers. The 6-foot-5 freshman, a walk-on with the Badgers, has played his way into a role with the team. Janicki is averaging just 1.9 points, 1.2 rebounds and 0.8 assists on 10.2 minutes per game (20 appearances), but he has shown signs of development and potential with the team.

JANUARY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores nine against Arizona Janicki ended Friday's 103-88 win over Arizona with nine points (3-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one steal over 19 minutes.

Impact Janicki converted on 2-of-4 looks from deep, closing with nine points, two rebounds, two assists and a steal as the Badgers took down #9 Arizona at the Kohl Center. The 6-foot-5 freshman has quickly emerged as a contributor off the bench for the Badgers in his first season at the collegiate level, posting 2.3 points, 1.5 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game across his first four outings. While Janicki is unlikely to take on a much larger role for the program this year, the future is bright for the former top-150 prospect.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Blackwell scores 23, including Wisconsin's final 7 points, and Badgers rally past Minnesota 67-63

Nick Boyd scores 32 points and Wisconsin beats Rutgers 96-87 for 4th straight victory

Boyd's career-high 36 points lead Wisconsin by Providence 104-83 in Rady Children's Invitational