{
  "id": 18096503,
  "title": "What fans need to know before the Wisconsin Herd tip-off 2026-27",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/what-fans-need-to-know-before-the-wisconsin-herd-tip-off-2026-27",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-04T09:02:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/fans-know-wisconsin-herd-tip-090224189.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Wisconsin Herd, part of the NBA G League, is preparing for the 2026-27 season, which kicks off on November 6 against the Iowa Wolves in Des Moines, Iowa. Head coach Schuyler Rimmer, a first-season coach, emphasizes the team's competitiveness, aiming for hard, unselfish play. The Herd's first home game is on November 17 against the Windy City Bulls at Oshkosh Arena. Promotions for fans include giveaways like a schedule magnet, art-themed jersey, and a Hoops & Hounds game on March 21 where fans can bring their dogs. Notable players include Johni Broome and Marcus Garrett, both making their return to the Herd. The Milwaukee Bucks have three two-way players on the Herd roster, including Brayden Burries, Nate Ament, and Bogoljub Markovic, who won the MVP last season.",
  "summary": "The Wisconsin Herd's season is starting soon. Here's what to know going into the first season under head coach Schuyler Rimmer.",
  "key_points": [
    "Wisconsin Herd tip-off on November 6 against Iowa Wolves",
    "First home game on November 17 vs Windy City Bulls",
    "Milwaukee Bucks have three two-way players on roster"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Herd’s reliance on Milwaukee Bucks two-way players and returning veterans underscores the franchise's role as a critical developmental pipeline for NBA talent within the G League system.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}