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What we learned about Wisconsin men's basketball during exhibition play

Wisconsin basketball opens its season against Denver on Nov. 2. Here are three takeaways on the Badgers' rotation, offense and outlook.

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Dillon Graff
Oct 29, 2026
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Wisconsin basketball head coach Greg Gard gestures while speaking with guard Braeden Carrington (1) on the sideline at the Kohl Center.
Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard talks to guard Braeden Carrington during an exhibition game at the Kohl Center. Photo credit: Dane Sheehan.

Wisconsin men’s basketball wrapped up its exhibition schedule, and while we can only take so much away from games that don’t count, Greg Gard and his staff have given us a few things worth discussing.

The Badgers closed out their preseason with an 82-65 win over Oklahoma State, connecting on 18 3-pointers and forcing 22 turnovers against a Big 12 opponent. Now, Wisconsin turns its attention to its regular-season opener against Denver on Nov. 2, which will be streamed on BTN+.

With that in mind, here are three things we learned during exhibition play.

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