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Badgers Basketball: Strong Start, Rankings on the Rise
12/3/2025
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Story summary
- The Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball team started the 2025 season with a 5-2 record.
- They defeated Providence 104-83 and suffered double-digit losses to TCU and BYU.
- They are No. 68 in NCAA NET Rankings, and a Northwestern game could lift their ranking.
- By contrast, Ken Pom ranks Wisconsin No. 27 and ESPN No. 25.
- Coach Greg Gard aims to improve the team's performance this season.
