That puts Wisconsin in the East Region, alongside Kansas, Kentucky, and Villanova. Big Ten rivals Illinois and Purdue were also among the top 16, and Gonzaga took the No. 1 spot.
The rankings are just a preview, and there’s still plenty of basketball left to play. The Badgers have 5 regular-season games remaining, including a marquee matchup with No. 5 Purdue on March 1. The team will also play in the Big Ten conference tournament starting March 9.
Selection Sunday for the NCAA Tournament is March 13. Wisconsin’s seeding has added stakes this year, as the team could potentially head to Fiserv Forum for the first two rounds of the Big Dance.
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