Per usual, Wisconsin Basketball will rely on defense as its calling card

Wisconsin basketball is off to a 2-0 start to the season, thanks in large part to their efforts on the defensive end of the floor

Madison, Wis. - The Wisconsin basketball program has built a sustainable, winning culture around its trademark defensive principles over the past two decades. 

UW prides itself on always being in the right place at the right time, making things difficult for its opponents by following the rules of its system.

Here is a link to a story that teaches coach Gard's defensive practices.

Thus far, the Badgers have compiled a 2-0 record, winning games at home against South Dakota and Stanford at American Family Field in the Brew City Battle. And while there have been some encouraging moments offensively, Wisconsin is winning games the best way they know how - with defense.

According to KenPom, Wisconsin basketball is No. 26 in adjusted defensive efficiency to begin the 2022-23 campaign.

"They understand what we need to be good at and what's non-negotiable," said Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard. "Offense comes and goes."