Photos: Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball season opener against Denver
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Wisconsin guard Braeden Carrington (1) hits a three-point basket Denver forward Harry Bates (4) during the second half of their game Monday, Nov. 2, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin beat Denver 75-68. Looking on is Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard.
(Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

Wisconsin forward Victory Onuetu (6) guards Denver guard Kam Martin (2) during the first half of their game Monday, Nov. 2, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin.
(Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)


Denver guard Carson Johnson (20) fouls Wisconsin guard Owen Foxwell (15) during the second half of their game Monday, Nov. 2, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin beat Denver 75-68.
(Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

Wisconsin forward Nolan Winter (31) beats Denver guard Carson Johnson to a rebound during the second half of their game Monday, Nov. 2, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin beat Denver 75-68.
(Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

Wisconsin guard Braeden Carrington (1) dunks the ball during the second half of their game Monday, Nov. 2, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin beat Denver 75-68.
(Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

Wisconsin guard Jack Janicki (5) finds an open teammate during the second half of their game Monday, Nov. 2, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin beat Denver 75-68.
(Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

Wisconsin forward Nolan Winter (31) drives down the lane during the second half of their game Monday, Nov. 2, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin beat Denver 75-68.
(Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

Wisconsin guard Eian Elmer (55) shoot over Denver guard Kam Martin (2) during the second half of their game Monday, Nov. 2, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin beat Denver 75-68.
(Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

Wisconsin guard Trey Autry (0) passes the ball to guard Eian Elmer (55) during the second half of their game Monday, Nov. 2, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin beat Denver 75-68.
(Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

Wisconsin guard Eian Elmer (55) turns the corner on Denver forward Jordan Rogers (3) during the second half of their game Monday, Nov. 2, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin beat Denver 75-68.
(Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

Denver forward Oskar Wickstrom Stumer (8) fouls Wisconsin guard Owen Foxwell during the second half of their game Monday, Nov. 2, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin beat Denver 75-68.
(Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

Wisconsin guard Owen Foxwell (15) listens to associate head coach Joe Krabbenhoft during the second half of their game Monday, Nov. 2, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin beat Denver 75-68. Looking on is head coach Greg Gard.
(Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

Wisconsin forward Nolan Winter (31) is guarded by Denver forward Harry Bates (4) during the first half of their game Monday, Nov. 2, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin.
(Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

Wisconsin forward Nolan Winter (31) out rebounds Denver forward Harry Bates (4) during the first half of their game Monday, Nov. 2, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin.
(Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

Wisconsin forward Austin Rapp (22) forces a jump with Denver forward Jordan Rogers (3) during the first half of their game Monday, Nov. 2, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin.
(Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)


Wisconsin forward Austin Rapp (22) and Denver guard CJ Hyland (11) vice for the ball during the first half of their game Monday, Nov. 2, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin.
(Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard is shown during the second half of their game Monday, Nov. 2, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin beat Denver 75-68.
(Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Photos: Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball season opener against Denver
Wisconsin guard Braeden Carrington (1) hits a three-point basket Denver forward Harry Bates (4) during the second half of their game Monday, Nov. 2, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin beat Denver 75-68. Looking on is Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard.
(Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

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Photos: Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball season opener against Denver
Wisconsin guard Braeden Carrington (1) hits a three-point basket Denver forward Harry Bates (4) during the second half of their game Monday, Nov. 2, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin beat Denver 75-68. Looking on is Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard.
(Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

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Photos: Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball season opener against Denver
Wisconsin forward Victory Onuetu (6) guards Denver guard Kam Martin (2) during the first half of their game Monday, Nov. 2, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin.
(Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

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Photos: Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball season opener against Denver
Denver guard Carson Johnson (20) fouls Wisconsin guard Owen Foxwell (15) during the second half of their game Monday, Nov. 2, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin beat Denver 75-68.
(Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

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Photos: Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball season opener against Denver
Wisconsin forward Nolan Winter (31) beats Denver guard Carson Johnson to a rebound during the second half of their game Monday, Nov. 2, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin beat Denver 75-68.
(Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

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Photos: Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball season opener against Denver
Wisconsin guard Braeden Carrington (1) dunks the ball during the second half of their game Monday, Nov. 2, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin beat Denver 75-68.
(Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

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Photos: Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball season opener against Denver
Wisconsin guard Jack Janicki (5) finds an open teammate during the second half of their game Monday, Nov. 2, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin beat Denver 75-68.
(Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

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Photos: Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball season opener against Denver
Wisconsin forward Nolan Winter (31) drives down the lane during the second half of their game Monday, Nov. 2, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin beat Denver 75-68.
(Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

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Photos: Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball season opener against Denver
Wisconsin guard Eian Elmer (55) shoot over Denver guard Kam Martin (2) during the second half of their game Monday, Nov. 2, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin beat Denver 75-68.
(Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

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Photos: Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball season opener against Denver
Wisconsin guard Trey Autry (0) passes the ball to guard Eian Elmer (55) during the second half of their game Monday, Nov. 2, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin beat Denver 75-68.
(Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

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Photos: Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball season opener against Denver
Wisconsin guard Eian Elmer (55) turns the corner on Denver forward Jordan Rogers (3) during the second half of their game Monday, Nov. 2, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin beat Denver 75-68.
(Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

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Photos: Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball season opener against Denver
Denver forward Oskar Wickstrom Stumer (8) fouls Wisconsin guard Owen Foxwell during the second half of their game Monday, Nov. 2, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin beat Denver 75-68.
(Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

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Photos: Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball season opener against Denver
Wisconsin guard Owen Foxwell (15) listens to associate head coach Joe Krabbenhoft during the second half of their game Monday, Nov. 2, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin beat Denver 75-68. Looking on is head coach Greg Gard.
(Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

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Photos: Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball season opener against Denver
Wisconsin forward Nolan Winter (31) is guarded by Denver forward Harry Bates (4) during the first half of their game Monday, Nov. 2, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin.
(Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

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Photos: Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball season opener against Denver
Wisconsin forward Nolan Winter (31) out rebounds Denver forward Harry Bates (4) during the first half of their game Monday, Nov. 2, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin.
(Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

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Photos: Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball season opener against Denver
Wisconsin forward Austin Rapp (22) forces a jump with Denver forward Jordan Rogers (3) during the first half of their game Monday, Nov. 2, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin.
(Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

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Wisconsin 'did not play to our standard,' Greg Gard says after season opener

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Photos: Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball season opener against Denver
Wisconsin forward Austin Rapp (22) and Denver guard CJ Hyland (11) vice for the ball during the first half of their game Monday, Nov. 2, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin.
(Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

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Photos: Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball season opener against Denver
Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard is shown during the second half of their game Monday, Nov. 2, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin beat Denver 75-68.
(Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Mark Hoffman, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball beat the Denver Pioneers 75-68 on Monday, Nov 2, 2026, at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin.



