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4-11-26 Saturday Scramble - Has Wisconsin Become a Stepping-Stone Program? | Badgers NIL, Transfer Portal Reflection
Saturday, 11 April, 2026
Has Wisconsin athletics become a stepping-stone program in the NIL and transfer portal era? On this episode of Saturday Scramble, Pablo Iglesias and Riley Jauch take a deep dive into the changing landscape of Wisconsin Badgers athletics — and ask the tough question fans are starting to wonder. For decades, Wisconsin built its reputation on elite player development in both football and basketball. But with the rise of NIL deals and the transfer portal, are developing players now leaving Wisconsin once they become stars? The latest example? John Blackwell entering the transfer portal — raising major concerns about whether Wisconsin is becoming a stepping-stone program for bigger national contenders. 🏈 In This Episode: Has Wisconsin become a stepping-stone program in the NIL era? Are the Wisconsin Badgers football and Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball still developing NFL and NBA talent? Why are fewer Wisconsin athletes being drafted into the pros? Is Wisconsin’s brand and identity slipping nationally? Reaction to the Milwaukee Brewers new City Connect jersey design Fan-favorite Riled Up segment returns The NIL era has reshaped college sports — but is Wisconsin adapting fast enough to stay competitive? Join the debate and let us know: Has Wisconsin become a stepping-stone program — or is this just the new reality of college athletics?
