3 thoughts on Wisconsin basketball’s exhibition win over Oklahoma State

Wisconsin basketball defeated Oklahoma State 82-65 in an exhibition, with Owen Foxwell and the Badgers' perimeter shooting standing out.

Wisconsin guard Owen Foxwell drives past an Oklahoma State defender during an exhibition at the Kohl Center. Photo credit: Dane Sheehan

The Wisconsin men’s basketball team closed out its exhibition slate with an 82-65 victory over Oklahoma State, giving Greg Gard and his staff one last opportunity to evaluate their roster before the regular season begins.

The Badgers led for nearly 39 minutes, connected on 18 3-pointers, and forced 22 turnovers against a Big 12 opponent. Owen Foxwell led Wisconsin with 19 points, while four other players reached double figures.

Exhibition results only tell us so much, but this was a more meaningful measuring stick than facing Division II or Horizon League competition. And with the regular season quickly approaching, a few things stood out about how Wisconsin’s pieces are beginning to fit together.

Here are three takeaways from the Badgers’ win over Oklahoma State.