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MADISON, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin hopes its second game is closer to its standard. The Badgers won Monday's season opener, a 75-68 victory over Denver, but dealt with struggles beyond the typical first-game jitters.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 4

Point guard Owen Foxwell already has the trust of the Wisconsin Badgers

MADISON, Wis. - As he wrapped up another preseason practice and reviewed his new roster, including six new players, few players had head coach Greg Gard’s full confidence.

College Basketball News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / November 3

Three Badgers takeaways from Wisconsin's 75-68 victory over Denver

MADISON, Wis. - There were positives to build on after Wisconsin's 75-68 opening win over Denver. The Badgers showed how powerful their large frontcourt and quick guards can be when they outscored the Pioneers in the paint, 46-18.

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Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / October 21

Preseason AP Poll Confirms Wisconsin Basketball Is Being Overlooked Once Again

The Wisconsin men's basketball program has enjoyed a good amount of success under the direction of head coach Greg Gard. In his 11 seasons as head coach of the Badgers, Gard has compiled a 237-128 record, winning nearly 65 percent of his games.

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Looking back at the guy who followed THE guy in college basketball

North Carolina recently fired head men's basketball coach Hubert Davis, ending a five-year run in which he struggled to keep the program at the heights of its lofty expectations.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / October 21

Wisconsin Basketball's Roster Budget Revealed Ahead of 2026-27 Campaign

It's a known fact at this point that head coach Greg Gard and Wisconsin basketball have done more with less, budget-wise, in recent seasons. The college basketball arms race keeps getting exponentially pricier, while most schools simply don't have the deep pockets to keep pace.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / October 12

KenPom Underestimates Wisconsin Basketball in Preseason Rankings

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College Basketball News / Busting Brackets / October 12

Wisconsin Basketball: 2026-27 season preview for the Badgers

Over the last few seasons Wisconsin basketball has found themselves in a good place, but it’s not exactly a great place. Overall, Greg Gard has done a solid job leading this Badgers program for more than a decade though the results just haven’t been there when they mattered most.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / October 10

Three things to watch during Wisconsin Badgers basketball's exhibition opener

MADISON, Wis. - Wisconsin basketball is once again ready to take center stage. As preparations continue for next month's season opener, the Badgers begin their three-game exhibition schedule today against UW-Parkside (12 p.m./BTN+) at the Kohl Center in the 10th annual Garding Against Cancer game.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / October 8

Greg Gard Names Wisconsin Basketball's Most Improved Player at Big Ten Media Days

We're deep into football season, with the Badgers sitting at a strong 4-1 overall and 2-0 in conference play at the bye week nearly halfway into the season.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / August 18

Badgers Sharpshooter Seeking Another Year of Eligibility Wins Legal Battle With NCAA

As the start of classes draws awfully close for Wisconsin, the Badgers' 15th and final basketball roster spot remains open. That might not be the case for long.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / August 1

Wisconsin Basketball One Step Closer Towards Adding 40% Three-Point Shooter to Roster

The patience and foresight of Wisconsin basketball general manager Marc VandeWettering and head coach Greg Gard could be rewarded in a big way. This offseason, the Badgers strategically kept their 15th and final roster spot open even with the 2026-27 college basketball season now less than 100 days away.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 17

Greg Gard Outlines how the Badgers Can Improve Their Ailing Defense

It's no secret that the Badgers' defense needs to improve dramatically from where it was last season. Even if you didn't witness Wisconsin's heartbreaking collapse against No.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 16

Greg Gard Outlines Where the Badgers Have Gotten Better Ahead of 2026-27

No one will deny that the 2025-26 Wisconsin Badgers were an extremely entertaining basketball team. Led by what was arguably the best backcourt duo in

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Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 15

Why Greg Gard Thinks new Badgers' AD Shawn Eichorst is a 'Home-Run Hire'

When Wisconsin initially announced the hire of new athletic director Shawn Eichorst, the reaction from the media and fanbase was tepid at best. The initial focus was largely on his previous failed stint as Nebraska's athletic director, and not on his ties to Wisconsin or his invaluable experience in Texas' athletic department the past few years.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 13

Isaac Gard's Brief but Memorable Wisconsin Career Receives More Recognition

Sure, he was the coach's son, occupying the last spot on the bench for much of his career and never an integral part in what the Badgers did on the court.

New Badgers AD Shawn Eichorst Provides Early Takes on Luke Fickell, Greg Gard

One of them he's quite familiar with already, and one of them is still mostly a stranger. Either way, new Wisconsin Athletics Director Shawn Eichorst must rapidly acclimate himself with the Badgers' two most important head coaches, Luke Fickell and Greg Gard.

College Basketball News / Iowa State Cyclones on SI / June 25

4-Star Class of 2027 Wing Picks Wisconsin Over Iowa State

The Iowa State Cyclones have done a wonderful job when it comes to recruiting for the Class of 2027 in men’s basketball. Head coach T.J. Otzelberger and his staff had some obstacles to overcome, such as assistant coaches JR Blount and Kyle Green leaving for head coaching jobs with the San Diego Toreros and Northern Iowa Panthers, respectively.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / June 19

Four-Star Top Wisconsin Basketball Target Leaning Towards Picking Badgers

Wisconsin basketball has already put together a strong 2027 recruiting class in what's felt like a matter of weeks. To get things started, head coach Greg Gard and company landed their highest-ranked guard recruit ever in four-star Wauwatosa West combo guard Jalen Brown.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / June 5