Recently, the Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball team announced its official non-conference slate ahead of the 2026-27 season, leaving no better time than now to preview the action ahead. Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Wisconsin Badgers head coach Greg Gard reacts during the second half of a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament against the High Point Panthers at Moda Center. Wisconsin will then get its last true test of nonconference play, taking on the Auburn Tigers in Nashville. Wisconsin then closes out the nonconference slate with two very winnable games against Purdue Fort Wayne and Colorado State. But once again, talent should prevail, giving Wisconsin a good win to head into conference play with.