Jan 11, 2020; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Wisconsin Badgers head coach Greg Gard looks on from the bench during the second half against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Bryce Jordan Center. Wisconsin defeated Penn State 58-49. Mandatory Credit: Matthew OHaren-USA TODAY Sports
The Wisconsin basketball team is usually battling Marquette for bragging rights as the top basketball program in the state. A third team may be joining that conversation. The Badgers are expected to be down this season after losing seven players to graduation and transfers. Five of those seven players played a lot of meaningful minutes.