Wisconsin basketball suffered a tough loss to Indiana, and now the question is getting louder — are the Badgers drifting toward the NCAA Tournament bubble? We break down where Wisconsin stands, what the loss means for their March Madness outlook, and how much concern fans should really have as the Big Ten race continues.

Then we turn to Wisconsin football and open the Badgers Stock Market — player edition heading into spring. We go three buys, three holds, and three sells, breaking down which players look like true upgrades, who still has something to prove, and where Wisconsin could be slipping as spring football approaches.

If you're a Wisconsin Badgers fan, this episode covers the biggest storylines in both basketball and football, including tournament positioning, program direction, and what to watch moving forward.

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On this week’s Bucky Report, we dive deep into Wisconsin basketball’s brutal February schedule and explain why the next seven games are truly make-or-break for Greg Gard’s team. With a gauntlet of Big Ten opponents, tough road environments, and postseason positioning on the line, this stretch will determine whether the Badgers are a real contender or just hanging on.

In this episode, we break down:

Wisconsin basketball’s February schedule and why it’s so difficult

The seven-game stretch that could decide the Badgers’ season

What Wisconsin must improve to survive Big Ten play

Takeaways from the Ohio State game

Austin Rapp’s standout performance and his growing role

What this stretch means for NCAA Tournament hopes

This is the most important month of the season for Wisconsin basketball. The margin for error is gone, and February will tell us exactly who the Badgers are.

If you follow Wisconsin Badgers basketball, Big Ten hoops, or college basketball at large — this is the stretch you can’t ignore.

Wisconsin Basketball, Wisconsin Badgers, Bucky Report, Big Ten Basketball, Greg Gard, NCAA Basketball, College Basketball Analysis, Wisconsin vs Ohio State, Austin Rapp, Badgers Basketball February Schedule

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First, a quick reaction to Wisconsin basketball’s win over Minnesota — an insane game that ended up in a win??

Then, the Wisconsin football schedule is officially out. I walk through the slate, talk about where the swing games are, and give a way-too-early floor and ceiling for the Badgers based on how this schedule sets up. Some optimism, some realism — and a little schedule-reading tea-leaf action.

Finally, we dive into the Darian Mensah situation, with Duke Blue Devils reaching a settlement that allows him to move on. What does this mean for NIL enforcement, player leverage, and how close we’re getting to a true wild-west era in college football?

As always — honest takes, big-picture thinking, and a little bit of “where is this all heading?”

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