Wisconsin basketball's 2026-27 roster isn't quite complete — with 14 of 15 players in tow for next season, there's still one more spot open .

Still, the next Badgers' team appears to be almost fully assembled, and most if not all of the key contributors are already in place .

Wisconsin didn't make national headlines this offseason for its work re-tooling its roster, but the Badgers have quietly constructed a squad that, given the program's financial limitations , one has to feel good about.

Here's three reasons why I love head coach Greg Gard and company's approach to roster building:

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