The Badger Herald

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The Badger Herald is seeking student journalists to cover Wisconsin men’s basketball and football recruiting.

About the role

Report on recruiting developments for the University of Wisconsin’s men’s basketball and football programs. Track commitments, player profiles, and coaching strategies as the teams build their 2027 classes.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze recruiting rankings (e.g., 247Sports) for Wisconsin’s 2027 classes in basketball and football.
• Profile committed recruits, including stats, high school performance, and scouting reports (e.g., Jalen Brown’s 20.5 PPG, 7.2 RPG, 6.2 APG; Cole Reiter’s 6-foot-7, 315-lb. frame).
• Compare Wisconsin’s recruiting efforts to national trends and rival programs (e.g., offers from Florida State, Auburn, Notre Dame).
• Assess potential impact of recruits on future rosters, including projected starting roles (e.g., filling gaps left by graduating seniors like Nolan Winter).
• Cover recruiting events, coaching statements, and program strategy shifts under Greg Gard and Luke Fickell.

Requirements

• Familiarity with NCAA recruiting rules and platforms (247Sports, Rivals, On3).
• Ability to interpret high school/AAU stats and scouting reports.
• Strong writing skills for breaking news and analytical pieces.
• Access to sources (coaches, recruits, analysts) or willingness to develop them.
• Commitment to deadlines for time-sensitive recruiting updates.

Skills

• Knowledge of Wisconsin athletics history and recent program trends.
• Experience with sports journalism or recruiting coverage (e.g., high school/college newsletters, blogs).
• Proficiency in social media for sourcing and distributing content.
• Basic data visualization skills (e.g., tracking ranking fluctuations).

Benefits

• Byline in The Badger Herald, a student-run publication with a 30+ year history.
• Access to press conferences, media credentials, and athletic department events.
• Portfolio-building clips for aspiring sports journalists.
• Networking opportunities with coaches, recruits, and industry professionals.