Greg Gard and the Wisconsin Badgers basketball program will head into 2024 with a marginally better ranking in the Associated Press top 25.
After wrapping up its non-conference schedule with an 80-53 home victory over Chicago State, the Wisconsin Badgers (9-3, 1-0 B1G) moved up one spot to No. 23 in the AP Poll.
The Badgers were one of three Big Ten programs ranked in the AP top 25, joining Purdue (No. 1) and Illinois (No. 11), although Ohio State, Michigan State, and Northwestern all received votes.
Wisconsin Basketball at No. 23 in the Associated Press Top 25 Poll
Wisconsin has won eight of its last nine games and found its stride on offense heading into Big Ten play.