The University ofWisconsin men’s basketball team wrapped up its exhibition season by beating UW-Platteville 69–53 at the Kohl Center in a game that felt closer than the final line indicated. The 84–83 loss to Oklahoma at Fiserv Forum presented a different kind of test, and that pairing provided the right contrast heading into the opener vs. Campbell.
The big picture is simple: Wisconsin has experience, shot creation by committee, a frontcourt that will play a big role in the team coming together, and a coach focused on improved ball security and defense.