Wisconsin Badgers basketball drops to No. 9 seed in Lunardi's bracketology
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 10:40 AM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
The Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball team is projected as a No. 9 seed in Joe Lunardi's latest offseason bracketology. This marks a drop from their previous seeding as they prepare for the NCAA Tournament. Despite the loss of key players Nick Boyd and John Blackwell, head coach Greg Gard has bolstered the roster through the portal and incoming freshmen. If they advance past Auburn, projected to be an No. 8 seed, their next challenge would be a match against No. 1 Duke.
- •Wisconsin Badgers are currently a No. 9 seed in Lunardi's bracketology.
- •The team aims for the NCAA Tournament despite losing key players.
- •Auburn is projected as a No. 8 seed, set to face Wisconsin.
- •Head coach Greg Gard has improved the roster through transfers and freshmen.
- •If they advance, Wisconsin could meet No. 1 Duke in the next round.
- 10:40 AMYahoo Sports — Wisconsin MBB falls in Joe Lunardi's offseason bracketology
"As always, the Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball team has a goal to make the NCAA Tournament.
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