Wisconsin’s Shocking March Madness Exit: Could This Season Have Been a Stunning Comeback?
If Wisconsin had not blown a 12-point lead at home against USC or dug itself in such a hole early against Villanova, the Badgers theoretically could have earned a more favorable spot in the bracket. The same goes for an Indiana game that went down to a pair of controversial calls.
If Wisconsin’s defense was not so lackluster – with an adjusted defensive efficiency that ranked worse in 2025-26 than in any of UW’s previous seven seasons – the Badgers might not have been so susceptible for an upset, whether it be the late-season loss against Oregon in Eugene or the High Point loss farther north on I-5 in Portland.



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