Nick Boyd put on a show on Sunday afternoon at the Kohl Center.
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Badgers coach Greg Gard joked that he's to blame for the "early pull" when fifth-year point guard was one rebound shy of a triple-double. He added that Boyd was "the best player on the floor today."
Iowa coach Ben McCollum credited the play of fifth-year guard Nick Boyd, but said the real danger of the Badgers is their constant shooting threat in ball-screens.
Photos: Wisconsin men's basketball faces Iowa in Big Ten battle
Wisconsin guard Nick Boyd goes up for a basket against Iowa on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
Iowa forward Cam Manyawu, center, lays the ball in to the hoop against Wisconsin on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin guard Jack Janicki, center, sits on the bench with his left wrist wrapped while the Badgers play Iowa on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin guard Nick Boyd, right, sends a no-look pass during a game against Iowa on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin forward Nolan Winter puts in a dunk against Iowa on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard, right, calls out a play before a free throw against Iowa on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin guard John Blackwell saves the ball from going out of bounds against Iowa on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin forward Nolan Winter elevates for a basket against Iowa on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin guard Nick Boyd, right, has his shot blocked by Iowa guard Tate Sage, center, on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin guard Nick Boyd, right, goes up for a basket against Iowa on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin forward Nolan Winter lays the ball in to score against Iowa on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin forward Austin Rapp, center, goes airborne while defending Iowa guard Bennett Stirtz on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin guard John Blackwell, right, shoots a 3-pointer against Iowa on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin forward Aleksas Bieliauskas, right, defends a three-pointer by Iowa guard Bennett Stirtz on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin guard John Blackwell, left, goes up and under against Iowa on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin guard Nick Boyd, right, drives to the hoop against Iowa on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin guard Nick Boyd, left, celebrates after a 3-pointer by Wisconsin forward Austin Rapp against Iowa on Feb. 22 at the Kohl Center in Madison.
Wisconsin guard Nick Boyd jumps to throw a pass against Iowa on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin guard Nick Boyd points to the sky after being subbed out against Iowa on Feb. 22 at the Kohl Center in Madison.
Wisconsin guard Nick Boyd takes a moment on the bench before being introduced as a starter against Iowa on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
