# FACT or FICTION! Is Braeden Carrington COMING BACK for the Wisconsin Badgers?

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Podcast: [Locked On Badgers - Daily Podcast On Wisconsin Badgers Football & Basketball](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-badgers-daily-podcast-on-wisconsin-badgers-football-basketball-888653)
Published: 2026-07-16T06:53:35+00:00
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FACT or FICTION! Is Braeden Carrington COMING BACK for the Wisconsin Badgers? Braeden Carrington’s potential return sparks heated debate for the Wisconsin Badgers. Is the NCAA’s five-for-five rule enough to get Carrington suited up this season, or will eligibility barriers prove insurmountable? Ryan Harings and Rajeev from the Bucky Report clash over NCAA legal trends, roster depth, and the implications for Greg Gard’s lineup as key players depart and fresh faces arrive. Key discussions focus on Wisconsin Basketball’s evolving rotation, transfer portal success, and which newcomers might break out. The hosts weigh whether the Badgers’ roster is actually deeper than recent years and debate if John Blackwell’s departure to Duke could result in a more balanced squad. On the football front, expectations for Colton Joseph, Austin Kawecki, and the revamped defense are put to the test—can Luke Fickell engineer a top-20 unit? Plus: the hotly contested alternate uniforms, rivalries with Notre Dame and Minnesota, and future NBA prospects for Badger standouts. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online r…

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