Winter named Preseason All-Big Ten
October 05, 2026 | Men's Basketball
Badger senior ranked fourth in conference last year in rebounds
MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin men's basketball forward Nolan Winter has earned his first accolade of the 2026-27 campaign as the senior was named to the preseason All-Big Ten team, the league announced Monday.
Winter is the 13th Badger to receive the honor from the conference since the 2008-09 season.
A native of Lakeville, Minnesota, Winter averaged 13.1 points per game and 8.5 rebounds, which ranked fourth in the Big Ten last year. His 12 double-doubles ranked second in the league last year and were the third-most in a single-season school since 2000. Winter shot 69.6% from 2-point range during the 2025-26 campaign, which ranked 10th nationally.
Winter and the Badgers hit the court on Saturday as UW-Parkside comes to town for an exhibition game at the Kohl Center. Tip is set for noon for the 10th-annual Garding against Cancer Game and tickets can be purchased here.
2026-27 Big Ten Preseason Honors
Preseason Big Ten Player of the Year
Jeremy Fears Jr., Michigan State
Preseason All-Big Ten Team
David Mirkovic, Illinois
Andrej Stojakovic, Illinois
Pharrell Payne, Maryland
Elliot Cadeau, Michigan
Trey McKenney, Michigan
Jeremy Fears Jr., Michigan State (Unanimous)
Pryce Sandfort, Nebraska (Unanimous)
John Mobley Jr., Ohio State
Trent Perry, UCLA
Rodney Rice, USC
Nolan Winter, Wisconsin
