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Wisconsin basketball (3-0) returns to the hardwood for its fourth game of the 2024-25 slate on Friday night for a matchup against the Arizona Wildcats (2-0).
The Badgers enter the contest after a 87-56 win over Appalachian State last Sunday. The performance was easily UW’s most impressive of the season — the Badgers rattled off a 23-0 scoring surge in the first half to virtually seal the triumph at the Kohl Center.
Arizona, meanwhile, is 2-0 to start the year with an average margin of victory of 43.5 points per game. Its most recent win arrived in a 58-point triumph over Old Dominion on Nov. 9.
Led by guard Caleb Love, Arizona rosters seven players who score at least nine points per game. The Wildcats hold the No. 9 ranking in the nation and have become one of the top programs across the entire sport.
Tip-off is set for 9:00 p.m. ET, 8:00 p.m. CT on Peacock. Before that point, here is a full preview of how the Badgers and Wildcats match up:
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Statistical Preview
KenPom Rating:
Wisconsin: No. 39 overall (No. 34 offense, No. 63 defense)
Arizona: No. 7 (No. 11 offense, No. 12 defense)
ESPN BPI
2024-25 Averages:
Wisconsin: 83.7 points per game (47% shooting, 37 % from three), 61.3 points allowed per game (42% shooting allowed, 38% from three)
Arizona: 97.5 points per game (50% shooting, 32% from three), 54 points allowed per game (37% shooting allowed, 29% from three)
ESPN Matchup Predictor:
Wisconsin Key Players
G John Blackwell (12.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1 steal on 39% shooting)
G Max Klesmit (16 points, 1.0 rebound, 2.0 assists, 3.0 steals on 43% shooting)
Wing John Tonje (17.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists on 55% shooting)
C Steven Crowl (10 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.3 assists on 48% shooting)
F Nolan Winter (10.3 points, 6.7 rebounds, 1 assist on 70% shooting)
Arizona Key Players
G Caleb Love (13.5 points, 3.5 rebounds on 46% shooting)
F Tobe Awaka (11.0 points, 12.0 rebounds, 1.0 blocks on 69% shooting)
G Jaden Bradley…
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Author : Badgers Wire
Publish date : 2024-11-15 12:22:00
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