Nolan Winter - College Basketball News & Rumors

Officially returning to Madison Winter has re-signed with the Badgers and will officially return to Madison for his senior season, per Nick Osen of 247Sports.com.

Impact Winter is coming off his best season yet with Wisconsin. The seven-foot center averaged 13.1 points, 8.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists while posting 60/33/74 shooting splits. His return anchors the Badgers frontcourt, and he'll likely start alongside Austin Rapp, who is also locked into returning to Madison for 2026-27.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Available against High Point Winter (ankle) will be available for Thursday's game against High Point.

Impact Winter, who has missed the Badgers' last four games with an ankle injury, will make his return during the first round of the NCAA Tournament against the Panthers. The 7-foot junior has started in 30 games this season, averaging 13.3 points, 8.6 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.2 blocks on 31 minutes per game. While it is unclear how heavily the Badgers will lean on Winter in his return, his availability is huge for a Wisconsin team looking to avenge a few recent early NCAA Tournament exits.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Winter has been ruled out of Saturday's matchup with Michigan, Dylan Burkhardt of UMHoops.com reports.

Impact As expected, Winter will ultimately miss his fourth straight contest as he looks to return to full health ahead of next week's NCAA tournament. Austin Rapp will get another start in Winter's absence.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Not warming up Saturday Winter (ankle) is not warming up with Wisconsin ahead of Saturday's matchup with Michigan, Nick Osen of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact While Winter was given a chance to play Saturday in the Big Ten Tournament semi-final, it appears more likely that the center will be held out until the NCAA Tournament next week. Austin Rapp figures to remain in the starting five in Winter's absence.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Officially ruled questionable Winter (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's matchup with Michigan.

Impact It was previously reported that Winter had a chance to suit up Saturday, after missing Wisconsin's last three games, and he'll officially be a game-time call. The center is averaging 13.3 points and 8.6 rebounds across 31 minutes in 30 games this season.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Could return vs. Michigan Winter (ankle) "has a chance" to play Saturday against Michigan, Tracy Wolfson of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Per Wolfson, Wisconsin will evaluate Winter before the game to determine his status. If he can go, Winter would provide a major boost to the Badgers. The junior, who's missed Wisconsin's last three games, is averaging 13.3 points and 8.6 rebounds over 31 minutes through 30 contests this season.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Friday Winter (ankle) is out against Illinois on Friday in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament.

Impact Winter has missed the last two games for the Badgers, who are somehow 2-0 in that span despite playing against some of the better frontcourts in the Big Ten in that span. Still, Illinois poses an entirely different challenge as one of the better rebounding teams, particularly offensively, in the nation. Winter is still expected to return for the NCAA Tournament, and even if Wisconsin beats Illinois and advances that may remain his earliest possible return.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs Huskies Winter (ankle) is out for Thursday's matchup against Washington in the Big Ten Tournament, per Wisconsin's official team injury report.

Impact The news doesn't come as a huge surprise, as head coach Greg Gard previously indicated Winter is expected to return for the NCAA Tournament, though he did leave the door open for a possible Big Ten Tournament apperance. If Winter is to play in the conference tournament, it will have to wait until Friday's matchup against Illinois if the Badgers are able to hold off Washington.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

NCAA tourney selection committee will not let travel concerns dictate bracketing or seeding of field

The NCAA selection committee says it sticks to the usual rules for the March Madness bracket, even with travel and injury issues

MARCH 11 • Associated Press

No. 3 Michigan looks to repeat as Big Ten Tournament champion with bigger goals on horizon

No. 3 Michigan comes into the Big Ten Tournament this week with its sights set on a repeat and bigger goals on the horizon

MARCH 9 • Associated Press

Will be back for Madness Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard said Winter (ankle) will "definitely be back" for the NCAA Tournament and is trying to be ready for the Big Ten Tournament, per Evan Flood of On3.

Impact Winter missed the Badgers' most recent win over Purdue with a left ankle injury that he sustained against Maryland three days prior. Although the starting big man's status remains up in the air for the Big Ten Tournament, he'll luckily be good to go when Wisconsin inevitably goes dancing. Winter is averaging 13.3 points, 8.6 rebounds and 1.2 blocks on 31 minutes across 30 starts this season.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Wisconsin uses record-breaking 18 3-pointers to beat No. 15 Purdue 97-93 in regular-season finale

John Blackwell made five 3-pointers and scored 25 points, Nick Boyd added 23 and the Wisconsin Badgers set a school record with 18 3-pointers in a road game in a 97-93 win over No....

MARCH 7 • Associated Press

Ruled out vs. Purdue Winter (ankle) will not play Saturday against Purdue.

Impact It's a major absence for Wisconsin in their regular-season finale. Winter had started each of the Badgers' previous 30 games, averaging 13.3 points and 8.6 rebounds over 31 minutes. The junior center will look to return ahead of next week's Big Ten tournament. Austin Rapp figures to get the start in Winter's absence.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Cox and No. 15 Purdue host Wisconsin

No. 15 Purdue hosts the Wisconsin Badgers after C

MARCH 6 • Associated Press

Labeled day-to-day Winter (ankle) is considered day-to-day ahead of Saturday's game against Purdue, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Winter sustained a left ankle injury in Wednesday's win over Maryland, and while the injury initially looked significant, the junior big man is merely day-to-day moving forward. Winter is averaging 13.3 points, 8.6 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.2 blocks over 31.0 minutes per game this season.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids serious injury Head coach Greg Gard revealed that Winter (ankle) appears to have avoided a serious injury, per Zach Heilprin of The Zone.

Impact Winter rolled his ankle during Wednesday's contest against Maryland and left the game without return. The 7-foot junior has been a star for the Badgers this season, averaging 13.3 points adn 8.6 rebounds per game across 30 contests. Gard indicated that the team will be doing more testing to determine the exact details of the injury, but it at least appears that Winter won't be out for extended time.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Carrington scores 18 points to lead Wisconsin's 78-45 throttling of Maryland

Reserve Braeden Carrington scored 18 points, John Blackwell scored 14 points and Wisconsin poured it on in the second half to dismantle Maryland 78-45

MARCH 5 • Associated Press

Exits game Wednesday Winter (leg) exited Wednesday's win over Maryland, Nick Osen of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Winter was helped to the locker room with just over six minutes left in the second half after coming down hard on a putback attempt. The 7-foot junior was surrounded by his teammates on the floor and looked to be in a lot of pain holding his left leg/knee. Winter's night is done given Wisconsin's large lead at his time of exit, and his status for Saturday's game against Purdue and the upcoming Big Ten Tournament appears to be in jeopardy at this time.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Braeden Carrington buries 9 3-pointers, scores 32 points and Wisconsin dismantles Washington 90-73

Braeden Carrington had career highs of nine 3-pointers and 32 points, Nick Boyd added 22 points, and Wisconsin defeated Washington 90-73

FEBRUARY 28 • Associated Press

Wisconsin visits Oregon following Evans' 21-point performance

Oregon plays the Wisconsin Badgers after Kwame Evans Jr. scored 21 points in Oregon's 71-70 victory over the USC Trojans

FEBRUARY 24 • Associated Press

Efficient outing vs. Hawkeyes Winter ended with 18 points (8-11 FG, 2-3 3Pt), five rebounds and one block over 33 minutes during Sunday's 84-71 victory over Iowa.

Impact Winter was surgical for the Badgers, dropping a highly efficient 18 points on 73 percent shooting from the field. It was also good to see him go 2-of-3 from beyond the arc, as he'd struggled with his three ball recently, hitting just 3-of-17 shots from deep in his last five games combined. Wisconsin's star guard tandem of Nick Boyd and John Blackwell gets most of the attention, but Winter looks like the X-factor for these Badgers as March creeps closer.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

No. 24 Wisconsin moves back into Top 25 by displaying a knack for beating Big Ten's best teams

The Wisconsin men's basketball team entered 2026 lacking quality wins and needing to upgrade its NCAA Tournament resume in a hurry

FEBRUARY 16 • Associated Press

Wisconsin slays another giant as Badgers roll to 92-71 victory over No. 10 Michigan State

Nick Boyd scored 29 points and shot 5 of 7 from 3-point range as Wisconsin trounced No. 10 Michigan State 92-71 on Friday

FEBRUARY 14 • Associated Press

Wisconsin Bolsters Resume With Overtime Win at No. 8 Illinois

Wisconsin beats No. 8 Illinois in overtime in Champaign to earn another significant road victory.

FEBRUARY 11 • FOX SPORTS

Wisconsin Bolsters Resume With Overtime Win at No. 8 Illinois

No. 5 Illinois hosts Winter and Wisconsin

Wisconsin visits the No. 5 Illinois Fighting Illini after Nolan Winter scored 26 points in the Badgers' 78-77 overtime loss to the Indiana Hoosiers

FEBRUARY 9 • Associated Press

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NCAA tourney selection committee will not let travel concerns dictate bracketing or seeding of field

No. 3 Michigan looks to repeat as Big Ten Tournament champion with bigger goals on horizon

Wisconsin uses record-breaking 18 3-pointers to beat No. 15 Purdue 97-93 in regular-season finale

Cox and No. 15 Purdue host Wisconsin

Carrington scores 18 points to lead Wisconsin's 78-45 throttling of Maryland

Braeden Carrington buries 9 3-pointers, scores 32 points and Wisconsin dismantles Washington 90-73

Wisconsin visits Oregon following Evans' 21-point performance

No. 24 Wisconsin moves back into Top 25 by displaying a knack for beating Big Ten's best teams

Wisconsin slays another giant as Badgers roll to 92-71 victory over No. 10 Michigan State

Wisconsin Bolsters Resume With Overtime Win at No. 8 Illinois

No. 5 Illinois hosts Winter and Wisconsin