Badgers Defense Overhaul Begins | Wisconsin Badgers Basketball News

The Wisconsin Badgers are doubling down on defense this season after a brutal 2023 campaign that ended with a shocking 83-point collapse to High Point. Coach Greg Gard admitted they were “never where we needed to be defensively,” ranking among the worst in program history. This offseason, the focus is laser-sharp: intensity, physicality, and stopping shots before they’re even taken. New perimeter recruits are expected to bring lockdown defense, while the entire unit is being rebuilt from the guards to the paint. Early signs point to serious improvement, but fans will have to wait until November to see if the hard work translates into wins. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0f971bb072ecdd1b