Photos: Wisconsin men's basketball upsets Arizona
The Badgers upset the Wildcats on a memorable Friday night at the Kohl Center in which Final Four teams and coach Bo Ryan were celebrated.
Wisconsin Badgers guard Kamari McGee (4) points at the Arizona Wildcats bench and puts a finger up to his mouth on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024 at Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers guard Kamari McGee (4) and Arizona Wildcats forward Trey Townsend (4) battle for the ball on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024 at Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers forward Steven Crowl (22) jumps to block Arizona Wildcats guard Caleb Love (1) at the rim on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024 at Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers forward Steven Crowl (22) battles with Arizona Wildcats forward Tobe Awaka (30) for a rebound on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024 at Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
Former Wisconsin basketball head coach Bo Ryan watches as his banner is raised on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024 at Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers forward Xavier Amos (13) defends Arizona Wildcats guard Caleb Love (1) on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024 at Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers forward Steven Crowl (22) slams the ball on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024 at Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
Former Wisconsin basketball head coach Bo Ryan smiles in front of his banner on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024 at Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
Friends and family of former Wisconsin basketball head coach Bo Ryan watch as his banner is raised on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024 at Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers forward Nolan Winter (31) dives on the floor for a loose ball on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024 at Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers guard Kamari McGee (4) and Wisconsin Badgers guard Max Klesmit (11) celebrate after a three-pointer on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024 at Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin guard Kamari McGee (4) reacts to three point basket scored by Wisconsin guard Max Klesmit (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against the Arizona Wildcats Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf)
Arizona guard Anthony Dell'Orso (3) dribbles the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wisconsin on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf)
Arizona center Motiejus Krivas (14) dunks the basketball against Wisconsin during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf)
Arizona head coach Tommy Lloyd reacts to a foul call during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wisconsin on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf)
Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard reacts to a foul call during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Arizona on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf)
Wisconsin guard Kamari McGee celebrates with fans after defeating the Arizona Wildcats on Friday at the Kohl Center.
Wisconsin guard Max Klesmit drives to the basket Friday at the Kohl Center.
Wisconsin storms the court after defeating Arizona Wildcats on Friday at the Kohl Center.
Wisconsin fans storm the court after defeating the Arizona Wildcats on Friday at the Kohl Center.
Wisconsin forward Nolan Winter puts up a shot Friday at the Kohl Center.
Wisconsin guard John Blackwell is blocked by Arizona guard KJ Lewis on Friday at the Kohl Center.
Wisconsin guard John Tonje falls as he drives to the hoop Friday at the Kohl Center.
Wisconsin guard Kamari McGee yells after hitting a 3-pointer Friday at the Kohl Center.
Wisconsin guard John Tonje drives to the hoop Friday at the Kohl Center.
Wisconsin guard John Tonje drives to the hoop Friday at the Kohl Center.
Wisconsin forwards Chris Hodges (21), Jack Robison (2) and guard Daniel Freitag (5) celebrate their 103-88 win over Arizona during an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf)
Wisconsin forward Xavier Amos (13) high-fives fans while celebrating on the court following an NCAA college basketball game against Arizona, Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf)
Wisconsin guard John Blackwell (25) dribbles the ball against Arizona guard KJ Lewis (5) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf)
Wisconsin guard Jack Janicki (33)dribbles up the court against Arizona guard Jaden Bradley (0) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf)
Wisconsin guard Kamari McGee (4) celebrates scoring a basket against Arizona during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf)
The Wisconsin bench celebrates a three point basket scored by Wisconsin guard Max Klesmit (11) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Arizona on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf)
Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard talks to his players during a timeout against Arizona during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf)
Wisconsin guard Max Klesmit (11) dribbles the ball against Arizona during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf)
Wisconsin guard John Blackwell (25) celebrates a basket with Wisconsin guard John Tonje (9) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Arizona Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf)
Wisconsin guard John Tonje (9) dribbles the ball against Arizona during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf)
Wisconsin forward Steven Crowl (22) runs to the sideline after fouling out of the game against Arizona in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf)
Wisconsin's winningest coach Bo Ryan is honored for being inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame during halftime of an NCAA college basketball game between Wisconsin and Arizona on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf)
Wisconsin's winningest coach Bo Ryan, front center, is honored for being inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame during halftime of an NCAA college basketball game between Wisconsin and Arizona on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf)
Wisconsin forward Nolan Winter (31) dunks the ball against Arizona during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf)
Wisconsin forward Xavier Amos (13) scores against Arizona forward Tobe Awaka (30) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf)
A star took over in one of the biggest early season wins in Badgers history Friday. Here's what we learned.
A big win, an unexpected one at that, a lot of points and way too many fouls were part of a court-storming kind of Friday night.
The Badgers could have crumbled in a critical moment, but they instead flashed potential that could be greater than any preseason projection.
Legendary former coach Bo Ryan was honored by the Badgers during a halftime ceremony, showcasing his significant contributions to the program's success.
Higher prices for alcoholic beverages at Badgers games contributed to higher per-game revenue totals in 2024-25 even though sales totals dropped.
A 41-point outburst not only helped the Badgers knock off No. 9 Arizona, it came in front of the man whose scoring record Wisconsin's star transfer nearly topped.
