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Photos: Wisconsin men's basketball faces Michigan in Big Ten Tournament semifinal
Wisconsin guard John Blackwell, right, drives against Michigan guard Roddy Gayle Jr. during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Big 10 Conference tournament, Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Chicago.
Wisconsin guard Braeden Carrington, center, drives to the basket against Michigan guard Nimari Burnett, left, and forward Yaxel Lendeborg during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Big 10 Conference tournament, Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Chicago.Â
Michigan forward Will Tschetter reacts after he scored a three-point basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wisconsin in the semifinals of the Big 10 Conference tournament, Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Chicago.
Michigan guard Roddy Gayle Jr., right, battles for a loose ball with Wisconsin guard Andrew Rohde during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Big 10 Conference tournament, Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Chicago.
Wisconsin guard Andrew Rohde, left, and Michigan guard Roddy Gayle Jr. battle for a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Big 10 Conference tournament, Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Chicago.
Wisconsin guard Andrew Rohde, bottom, and Michigan guard Roddy Gayle Jr. battle for a loose ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Big 10 Conference tournament, Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Chicago.
Wisconsin guard Nick Boyd, second from left, and Michigan forward Will Tschetter (42) battle for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Big 10 Conference tournament, Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Chicago.
Michigan head coach Dusty May directs his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wisconsin in the semifinals of the Big 10 Conference tournament, Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Chicago.
Wisconsin guard Nick Boyd, center, shoots between Michigan center Aday Mara, left, and forward Yaxel Lendeborg during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Big 10 Conference tournament, Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Chicago.
Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg hangs from the rim after dunking during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wisconsin in the semifinals of the Big 10 Conference tournament, Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Chicago.
Wisconsin players walk the court during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Michigan in the semifinals of the Big 10 Conference tournament, Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Chicago.
Michigan guard Trey McKenney, left, drives to the basket past Wisconsin guard Braeden Carrington during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals of the Big 10 Conference tournament, Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Chicago.

