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3 observations after rewatching Wisconsin men's basketball rumble past Denver

NILE MCNAIR
Nov 4, 2026
3 hrs ago

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Wisconsin guard Trey Autry takes the ball down the court during the second half of a game against Denver on Monday at the Kohl Center in Madison.

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Wisconsin guard Braeden Carrington shoots a 3-pointer against Denver forward Oskar Wickstrom Stumer during the second half Monday at the Kohl Center in Madison.

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NILE MCNAIR

The University of Wisconsin men's basketball team felt like it didn't play up to program standards during Monday’s 75-68 season-opening win over Denver.

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Wisconsin guard Owen Foxwell drives to the basket against Denver guard Carson Johnson during the second half Monday at the Kohl Center in Madison.
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Wisconsin forward Victory Onuetu, left, and guard Braeden Carrington block a shot by Denver guard Kam Martin during the first half Monday at the Kohl Center in Madison.
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