Photos: Wisconsin men's basketball meets surging High Point in NCAA Tournament
Scenes from the fifth-seeded Badgers' first-round matchup with 12th-seeded High Point in NCAA Tournament action Thursday at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon.
High Point cheerleaders yell before the a game in the first round of the NCAA Tournament against Wisconsin on Thursday in Portland, Ore.Â
High Point fans cheer before the first round of a NCAA Tournament game against Wisconsin on Thursday in Portland, Ore.Â
High Point guard Chase Johnston reacts after shooting a 3-pointer during the first half of a first-round game in the NCAA Tournament against Wisconsin on Thursday in Portland, Ore.Â
High Point coach Flynn Clayman looks on during the first half of a first-round game in the NCAA Tournament against Wisconsin on Thursday in Portland, Ore.Â
Wisconsin guard John Blackwell drives the ball down court as High Point guard Scotty Washington defends during the first half of a first-round NCAA Tournament game Thursday in Portland, Ore.
Wisconsin coach Greg Gard looks on during the first half of a first-round NCAA Tournament game against High Point on Thursday in Portland, Ore.
Wisconsin guard John Blackwell shoots during the first half of a first-round NCAA Tournament game against High Point on Thursday in Portland, Ore.
Wisconsin guard Nick Boyd shoots during the first half of a first-round NCAA Tournament game against High Point on Thursday in Portland, Ore.
High Point forward Braden Hausen looks on during the first half of a first-round NCAA Tournament game against Wisconsin on Thursday in Portland, Ore.
High Point forward Cam'ron Fletcher drives the ball down court during the first half of a first-round NCAA Tournament game against Wisconsin on Thursday in Portland, Ore.
High Point forward Cam'ron Fletcher (11) shoots as Wisconsin forward Austin Rapp (22) defends during the first half of a first-round NCAA Tournament game Thursday in Portland, Ore.
High Point forward Cam'ron Fletcher reacts during the first half of a first-round NCAA Tournament game against Wisconsin on Thursday in Portland, Ore.
High Point forward Owen Aquino reacts during the first half of a first-round NCAA Tournament game against Wisconsin on Thursday in Portland, Ore.
High Point forward Owen Aquino during the first half of a first-round NCAA Tournament game against Wisconsin on Thursday in Portland, Ore.
High Point guard Rob Martin shoots as Wisconsin forward Aleksas Bieliauskas defends during the first half of a first-round NCAA Tournament game Thursday in Portland, Ore.
High Point forward Cam'ron Fletcher reacts during the first half of a first-round NCAA Tournament game against Wisconsin on Thursday in Portland, Ore.
High Point guard Rob Martin (3) shoots as Wisconsin guard John Blackwell (25) looks on during the first half of a first-round NCAA Tournament game Thursday in Portland, Ore.
High Point forward Braden Hausen (15) defends as Wisconsin guard Nick Boyd (2) shoots during the first half of a first-round NCAA Tournament game Thursday in Portland, Ore.
High Point forward Cam'ron Fletcher (11) goes to the basket as Wisconsin guard Andrew Rohde, right, defends during the first half of a first-round NCAA Tournament game Thursday in Portland, Ore.
Wisconsin guard Nick Boyd (2) and guard Andrew Rohde (7) react with High Point guard Chase Johnston (99)Â after a first-round NCAA Tournament game Thursday in Portland, Ore.
High Point guard Chase Johnston (99) celebrates with High Point forward Braden Hausen (15)Â after a first-round NCAA Tournament game against Wisconsin on Thursday in Portland, Ore.
High Point forward Cam'ron Fletcher (11) celebrates with guard Chase Johnston (99)Â during the second half of a first-round NCAA Tournament game against Wisconsin on Thursday in Portland, Ore.
Wisconsin guard Nick Boyd (2) reacts during the second half of a first-round NCAA Tournament game against High Point on Thursday in Portland, Ore.
Wisconsin guard Nick Boyd (2) shoots past High Point forward Braden Hausen (15)Â during the second half of a first-round NCAA Tournament game Thursday in Portland, Ore.
Wisconsin guard John Blackwell drives to the basket during the second half in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament against Wisconsin, Thursday, March 19, 2026, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Wisconsin guard Nick Boyd looks to score as High Point forward Terry Anderson (5) and guard Rob Martin (3) defend during the second half of a first-round NCAA Tournament game Thursday in Portland, Ore.
High Point forward Braden Hausen (15) celebrates with guard Chase Johnston, right, after a first-round NCAA Tournament game against Wisconsin on Thursday in Portland, Ore.
High Point head coach Flynn Clayman reacts during the second half of a first-round NCAA Tournament game against Wisconsin Thursday in Portland, Ore.
High Point forward Owen Aquino (8) reacts after a first-round NCAA Tournament game against Wisconsin on Thursday in Portland, Ore.
High Point center Youssouf Singare (24) and Wisconsin guard Nick Boyd (2) talk after a first-round NCAA Tournament game Thursday in Portland, Ore.
High Point forward Braden Hausen (15) celebrates with guard Chase Johnston (99)Â after a first-round NCAA Tournament game against Wisconsin on Thursday in Portland, Ore.
High Point guard Rob Martin celebrates after a first-round NCAA Tournament game against Wisconsin on Thursday in Portland, Ore.
High Point guard Rob Martin (3) celebrates with forward Owen Aquino (8)Â after a first-round NCAA Tournament game against Wisconsin on Thursday in Portland, Ore.
High Point guard Chase Johnston (99) and forward Cam'ron Fletcher (11) react during the second half of a first-round NCAA Tournament game against Wisconsin on Thursday in Portland, Ore.
High Point forward Cam'ron Fletcher reacts during the first half of a first-round NCAA Tournament game against Wisconsin on Thursday in Portland, Ore.
Wisconsin guard John Blackwell (25) drives to the basket during the second half of a first-round NCAA Tournament game against High Point on Thursday in Portland, Ore.
Polzin: Talking points from No. 5 Badgers men's basketball upset 1st-round loss to No. 12 High Point
State Journal columnist shares his thoughts on the Badgers' loss to the Panthers in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday in Portland, Ore.Â
The Badgers again found themselves on the wrong side of a 5-12 upset in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, suffering a season-ending loss to High Point.
The Badgers had designs on a long run in the NCAA Tournament. Instead, they were left dealing with an all-too-familiar gut-wrenching end to a season.
The Badgers' backcourt duo worked all season to make different styles look symbiotic, but the "the best backcourt in the country" is gone after the NCAA Tournament's first round.
The Badgers surged to a big lead behind a season-best effort from 3-point range and held on late to beat the Hurricanes in Florida and keep their season alive.
The Badgers could have as many as 10 returners, but nothing is guaranteed in a transient era. Here's where things stand.
The Lecco, Italy, native was the Badgers' first recruit added to their roster directly from overseas since Andy Van Vliet joined them ahead of the 2015-16 season.
After five pro seasons the 22-year-old will join the college basketball ranks with the Badgers next season, possibly in line to take over their starting point guard duties.
The Badgers may not have a lot of certainty with their own roster as the transfer portal opens, but new additions still can position them positively for next season.
The 2027 recruit has size, skill and shooting ability on the wing, and programs are starting to take notice.Â
A dynamic senior season earned the wing offers from the Badgers and a Big Ten rival, but Wisconsin couldn't keep the in-state star at home.
The former Miami (Ohio) guard was a big part of one of the best mid-major stories in the country. He adds much-needed dynamic scoring ability to the Badgers.
