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Wisconsin Badgers miss out on preseason AP Poll for college basketball

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 4:21 PM

Last updated Oct 20, 2026

Wisconsin Badgers miss out on preseason AP Poll for college basketball

Summary

The Wisconsin Badgers are not ranked in the preseason AP Poll ahead of the 2026 college basketball season. This marks the third time in eight years that the Badgers have been outside the poll, and they received no votes, unlike 19 other teams that missed the Top 25. With a new roster featuring transfers Owen Foxwell, Eian Elmer, Trey Autry, and Victory Onetu, Wisconsin hopes to improve its standing. Big Ten teams Illinois, Michigan State, and Michigan are among those ranked in the Top 25, continuing to highlight the Badgers' perceived struggles within the conference ranks as they prepare for the upcoming season.

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By the Numbers

•Wisconsin is unranked in the preseason AP Poll for 2026.
•The Badgers received no votes in the poll, unlike 19 other teams.
•Their roster includes several new players from the transfer portal.
•Big Ten rivals Illinois, Michigan State, and Michigan are ranked in the Top 25.
•Wisconsin seeks to improve after being out of the AP Poll in recent years.

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