Wisconsin basketball not taking unneeded risk with Will Garlock injury

MADISON – Wisconsin men’s basketball has a 2026-27 roster that Greg Gard believes is “as big as we’ve been in a long time.”

“If you watch the trends in college basketball right now, big is back, so to speak,” Gard said at the Badgers’ Oct. 6 local media day.

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Gard had less of that size to work with in the Badgers’ 82-65 exhibition win over Oklahoma State, as 7-foot forward Will Garlock was sidelined with an injury.

Garlock suffered the injury in practice and is considered day-to-day, according to UW sports information. He was not in uniform and did not participate in pregame warmups at the Kohl Center.

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Wisconsin guard Trey Autry (0) attempts a 3-pointer during the Badgers’ practice at the Kohl Center in Madison on Oct. 13, 2026.

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Wisconsin guard Trey Autry (0) attempts a 3-pointer during the Badgers’ practice at the Kohl Center in Madison on Oct. 13, 2026.

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Wisconsin guard Braeden Carrington attempts a 3-pointer during the Badgers’ practice at the Kohl Center in Madison on Oct. 13, 2026.

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Wisconsin forward Will Garlock attempts a shot during the Badgers’ practice at the Kohl Center in Madison on Oct. 13, 2026.

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Wisconsin forward Austin Rapp participates in a drill during the Badgers’ practice at the Kohl Center in Madison on Oct. 13, 2026.

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Wisconsin associate head coach Joe Krabbenhoft (left)…

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