The Greg Gard era opened its 11th chapter Friday night as the No. 24 Wisconsin men’s basketball team unveiled its retooled roster in the Bad Boy Mowers Series exhibition against Oklahoma held at Fiserv Forum.
In a matchup that was more about evaluation than outcome, the Badgers fell 84–83 to the Sooners in front of 2,344 fans, giving the staff a real look at how this retooled group fits together heading into the 2025–26 season.
While the result won’t count in the standings or on an NCAA Tournament résumé, the performance did provide plenty of early insight into what this team could potentially become.