Wisconsin men's basketball opens season vs Denver after 3-0 exhibition run
The gist
Wisconsin men's basketball opens its 2026-27 season against Denver at the Kohl Center on Monday night.
Four of five starters left, so the rebuilt rotation is the story.
How it unfolded
- Oct 10, 2026Wisconsin beat UW-Parkside 94-71 at the Kohl Center in its first exhibition; senior Nolan Winter had a team-high 15 points and 9 rebounds.
- Oct 15, 2026Wisconsin beat Green Bay 96-77 on the road in exhibition play.
- Oct 27, 2026Wisconsin beat Oklahoma State 82-65 in its final exhibition; Owen Foxwell led with 19 points and five Badgers scored in double digits.