Wisconsin vs. Washington Preview: Can the Badgers Trade the Perimeter for the Paint?
After a huge letdown in Eugene, Wisconsin must rediscover its interior game to secure a vital Big Ten double-bye.
The West Coast “hangover” is real, but the Wisconsin Badgers don’t have the luxury of sleeping it off. After a head-scratching performance in Eugene that saw the team trade its offensive identity for a program-record 45 three-point attempts, Greg Gard’s squad heads north to Seattle with its back against the wall.
This isn’t just about a road split; it’s about survival in the Big Ten standings. With the double-bye slipping through their fingers and a “Jekyll and Hyde” reputation starting to stick, the Badgers face a Washington team that is as dangerous as it is depleted.
If Wisconsin wants to avoid a winless trip to the West, it’ll need to stop falling in love with the arc and start punishing the Huskies where it hurts: in the paint.
Game Info
When: Saturday, February 28, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM CT (1:00 PM PT)
Where: Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion — Seattle, WA
TV: FS1
Radio: Badger Radio Network
Betting Line: Wisconsin -2.0
