Ep. 72 - COACHING vs RECRUITING... What’s Gone Wrong at Wisconsin + Riley Nowakowski Joins!

On today’s episode of The Jump Around, we dig into the decline of Badgers in the NFL, the lack of Wisconsin players in the Super Bowl, and what it says about the direction of the football and basketball programs. We break down NFL Draft results since 2020, examine Luke Fickell’s record and recruiting, and ask the tough question: 👉 Is Wisconsin’s recent struggle about recruiting, coaching, or something deeper? We also turn the focus to Greg Gard and Wisconsin basketball, looking at NCAA Tournament results, Sweet 16 droughts, and whether the Badgers are falling short in March because of personnel or crunch-time coaching. Plus: 🔍 How many wins does Luke Fickell need in 2026 to keep his job? 📉 Why has Wisconsin produced fewer high-impact pros in recent years? 🗣️ A lively Twitter Portal with fan-submitted questions 🏆 National champion Riley Nowakowski joins us to talk Indiana’s magical run, Curt Cignetti, Fernando Mendoza, and what it’s like to win it all 📍 LIVE on the ESPN Madison & ESPN Milwaukee YouTube channels 👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments — recruiting, coaching, or both?