Owen Foxwell hadn’t heard the University of Wisconsin men’s basketball team was picked to finish 11th in the Big Ten Conference this season. But the Badgers’ one-and-done point guard from Australia wasn’t surprised by the news because he’d been issued a heads-up of sorts shortly after his arrival in the program.
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Photos: Wisconsin men's basketball holds open practice ahead of Saturday's exhibition
Wisconsin men's basketball senior guard Eian Elmer comes off a ball screen during the Badgers' open practice at Nicholas-Johnson Pavilion on Oct. 6 in Madison, Wis.
Wisconsin men's basketball freshman guard Jackson Ball dribbles in for a floater during the Badgers' open practice at Nicholas-Johnson Pavilion on Oct. 6 in Madison, Wis.
Wisconsin men's basketball guard Braeden Carrington, left, goes through shootaround with senior guard Trey Autry, right, during the Badgers' open practice at Nicholas-Johnson Pavilion on Oct. 6 in Madison, Wis.
Wisconsin men's basketball senior forward Nolan Winter attempts a 3-pointer from the top of the key during the Badgers' open practice at Nicholas-Johnson Pavilion on Oct. 6 in Madison, Wis.
Wisconsin men's basketball sophomore guard Zach Kinziger lines up to shoot a 3-pointer during the Badgers' open practice at Nicholas-Johnson Pavilion on Oct. 6 in Madison, Wis.
Wisconsin men's basketball guard Owen Foxwell prepares to shoot a jump shot during the Badgers' open practice at Nicholas-Johnson Pavilion on Oct. 6 in Madison, Wis.
Wisconsin men's basketball senior forward Victory Onuetu runs in for a layup during the Badgers' open practice at Nicholas-Johnson Pavilion on Oct. 6 in Madison, Wis.
Wisconsin men's basketball sophomore guard Hayden Jones holds his follow through on a 3-pointer during the Badgers' open practice at Nicholas-Johnson Pavilion on Oct. 6 in Madison, Wis.
Wisconsin men's basketball freshman forward Isaac Riddle sets his feet to shoot a 3-pointer during the Badgers' open practice at Nicholas-Johnson Pavilion on Oct. 6 in Madison, Wis.
Wisconsin men's basketball sophomore forward Will Garlock prepares to shoot a free throw during the Badgers' open practice at Nicholas-Johnson Pavilion on Oct. 6 in Madison, Wis.
Wisconsin men's basketball senior guard Jack Janicki pulls up for a midrange jumper during the Badgers' open practice at Nicholas-Johnson Pavilion on Oct. 6 in Madison, Wis.
Wisconsin men's basketball senior guard Eian Elmer smiles while shooting a 3-pointer during the Badgers' open practice at Nicholas-Johnson Pavilion on Oct. 6 in Madison, Wis.
