SEATTLE — The University of Wisconsin men’s basketball team couldn’t put away Oregon on Wednesday in what ended up as its worst loss of the season. It can learn from games like that.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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
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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
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
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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
OWEN ZILIAK,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin guard Nick Boyd, left, celebrates after a 3-pointer by Wisconsin forward Austin Rapp against Iowa on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
OWEN ZILIAK,STATE JOURNAL
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
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Wisconsin guard Nick Boyd points to the sky after being subbed out against Iowa on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. OWEN ZILIAK, STATE JOURNAL
OWEN ZILIAK,STATE JOURNAL
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
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