Wisconsin Badgers guard Emerson Mandell remains sidelined during fall camp
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 6:13 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Wisconsin Badgers guard Emerson Mandell has yet to participate in fall camp after undergoing a foot procedure in the spring. Head coach Luke Fickell acknowledged that Mandell's recovery has been slower than anticipated. With Mandell and Kevin Heywood injured, backups Blake Cherry and Stylz Blackmon have the opportunity to earn first-team reps at guard before the season opener against Notre Dame next month. Fickell emphasized the importance of this competition for the development of younger players at the position.
- •Emerson Mandell recovering from a foot procedure, sidelined in camp
- •Head coach Luke Fickell hopeful for Mandell's return
- •Blake Cherry and Stylz Blackmon competing for starting roles
- •Wisconsin's season opener against Notre Dame is next month
- •Kevin Heywood also injured after missing last season
- 6:13 PMYahoo Sports — Badgers starting guard remains out after offseason procedure
"One Wisconsin starter has been hit with injuries early in his career.
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