What Wisconsin players said about future plans after NCAA Tournament loss
As the 2025-26 season ends in March Madness and 2026 roster reconstruction begins, some Wisconsin players commented on their future plans.
PORTLAND, OR – As the final buzzer rang in Wisconsin’s heartbreaking 83-82 upset loss to High Point in the men’s NCAA Tournament , it was the end of one season and the start of another. Wisconsin’s 2025-26 basketball season has concluded, and the roster reconstruction season is underway. “You got to reconstruct the roster,” Wisconsin coach Greg Gard said.
“And we’ve already been working on retention, trying to work through that. … That’s the new reality of this. You start back over, put the pieces together.
” Nick Boyd, Andrew Rohde, Braeden Carrington and Isaac Gard were in their final years of eligibility. The other 10 UW players have decisions (or had decisions) to make in the constant era of roster flux. Here is what some Wisconsin players said about their futures in the immediate aftermath of the Badgers ’ season-ending loss: John Blackwell does not indicate future plans Wisconsin guard John Blackwell – clearly still struck with emotion – did not indicate what his plans are for 2026-27.
“I don’t know yet,” Blackwell said. “After the loss, I don’t know. But I don’t know, just praying to God and hoping for the best situation.
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