Wisconsin basketball is on the rise after its 103-88 win over No. 9 Arizona on Friday.
The Badgers are now 4-0 on the young season after the statement victory. The team, which had tempered expectations entering the year, appears to yet again be one of the Big Ten’s best.
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Those season-long expectations should continue to rise as the team flashes top form during nonconference play. It will then be tested once the Big Ten schedule begins, especially with the inclusion of the conference’s new members.
Before that point, it’s worth documenting the team’s ascension in rating metrics and national rankings. KenPom ESPN BPI are both taking note of the Badgers’ stellar start to the season:
- KenPom: No. 30 overall (up 10 spots) — No. 17 offense, No. 57 defense
- ESPN BPI: No. 23 overall (up six spots) — 14.2 rating, 20.6 – 9.4 projected record, 15.4% chance to win Big Ten Conference
Wisconsin is also sure to enter the AP Poll top 25 when it is updated to start the week. It should hold that ranking with a home matchup against UT-Rio Grande on Monday before next weekend’s trip to the Greenbrier Tip-Off.
The Badgers are one of the bigger stories in the sport after their win over Arizona capped a 4-0 start. National recognition should soon follow after the latest statement result.
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