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A collection of photos from the Wisconsin men's basketball team's season opener against Denver on Monday night at the Kohl Center in Madison.

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Wisconsin didn’t shoot well from deep, but rebounding and paint scoring helped the Badgers open the season with a victory over Denver. Here's what stood out.

The Wisconsin men's basketball team prevailed with a regular-season opening win over Denver despite uncharacteristic moments according to the players and coach Greg Gard.

Columnist Jim Polzin breaks down what he liked, and didn't like, as the Wisconsin men's basketball team opened its regular season.

New faces everywhere. A crowded competition on the wings. A coach still searching for answers. Welcome to Badgers men's basketball in 2026-27.

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