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Greg Gard named key reason for Badgers' Big Ten title hopes

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Last updated Aug 4, 2026

Greg Gard named key reason for Badgers' Big Ten title hopes
Summary

Wisconsin Badgers head coach Greg Gard is highlighted as a crucial factor in the team's potential success in the Big Ten this season. Despite losing starters John Blackwell and Aleksas Bieliauskas, the Badgers retained key players Nolan Winter and Austin Rapp and added several recruits. Analyst Brian Butch emphasizes that Gard's coaching style and the team's strategic focus on system-oriented play could enhance their competitiveness. The Badgers are looking to integrate their roster effectively to combat challenges faced from other Big Ten teams that focus on size in the frontcourt.

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  • •Wisconsin finished in the Top 5 last three seasons despite roster turnover.
  • •Key players retained include Nolan Winter and Austin Rapp.
  • •Wisconsin aims for a more system-oriented play style this season.
  • •Analyst Brian Butch cites Greg Gard's influence on team dynamics.
  • •The Badgers added size to their lineup with recruits like Victory Onuetu.
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  • 7:01 PMYahoo Sports — College analysts lists one key reason why Badgers will be Big Ten contenders this season
What they're saying
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Amid all the turnover, there’s one mainstay for the Badgers keeping them as a contender.

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