The University of Wisconsin men’s basketball team didn’t exactly make a good first impression to open the 2026-27 season. Or a good second impression, for that matter.
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Photos: Wisconsin men's basketball hosts Fairfield in nonconference tilt
Wisconsin guard Eian Elmer floats a shot up from mid range against Fairfield on Tuesday at the Kohl Center in Madison.
Wisconsin guard Eian Elmer blocks a shot by Fairfield guard Halon Rawlins on Tuesday at the Kohl Center in Madison.
Wisconsin forward Nolan Winter puts the ball off the backboard for the score against Fairfield on Tuesday at the Kohl Center in Madison.
Wisconsin guard Owen Foxwell dribbles around press defense by Fairfield guard Jah Hatchett on Tuesday at the Kohl Center in Madison.
Wisconsin guard Owen Foxwell goes up for a basket against Fairfield on Tuesday at the Kohl Center in Madison.
Wisconsin guard Jackson Ball flips the ball out to a teammate as he is surrounded by Fairfield defenders on Tuesday at the Kohl Center in Madison.
Wisconsin guard Eian Elmer celebrates after a 3-pointer against Fairfield on Tuesday at the Kohl Center in Madison.
Wisconsin guard Jackson Ball, right, looks to pass to forward Nolan Winter, left, out of a double team against Fairfield on Tuesday at the Kohl Center in Madison.
Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard talks to forward Victory Onuetu during free throws against Fairfield on Tuesday at the Kohl Center in Madison.
Wisconsin forward Nolan Winter defends in the paint against Fairfield guard Declan Wucherpfennig on Tuesday at the Kohl Center in Madison.
Wisconsin forward Will Garlock can’t come down with a rebound against Fairfield on Tuesday at the Kohl Center in Madison.
Wisconsin guard Braeden Carrington celebrates after hitting a 3-pointer against Fairfield on Tuesday at the Kohl Center in Madison.
Wisconsin guard Owen Foxwell shoots a 3-pointer against Fairfield on Tuesday at the Kohl Center in Madison.
Wisconsin guard Owen Foxwell (15) shoots a free throw against Fairfield on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis.
Wisconsin guard Eian Elmer (55) cuts in to the lane against Fairfield on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis.
Wisconsin guard Braeden Carrington (1) dribbles around a Fairfield defender on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis.
Wisconsin guard Owen Foxwell (15) chases the ball after losing control against Fairfield on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis.
Wisconsin forward Victory Onuetu (6) looks to pass after grabbing a rebound against Fairfield on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis.
Wisconsin forward Austin Rapp celebrates after hitting a 3-pointer against Fairfield on Tuesday at the Kohl Center in Madison.
Wisconsin guard Trey Autry (0) brings the ball up the court against Fairfield on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis.
Wisconsin forward Will Garlock (23) goes up for a dunk against Fairfield on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis.
Wisconsin guard Jackson Ball (9) dribbles in to the paint against Fairfield on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis.
Wisconsin guard Hayden Jones (13) goes up for a shot over Fairfield forward Marko Radunovic (88) on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis.
