Wisconsin Badgers head coach Greg Gard spoke to reporters following his team's close victory over the Denver Pioneers in the season opener at the Kohl Center in Madison on November 2, 2026. The game marked the start of the 2026-27 NCAA men's basketball campaign for the Badgers.
Gard's post-game press conference covered the team's performance, areas for improvement, and early-season takeaways after a tighter-than-expected contest against the Pioneers. The Badgers secured the win in front of their home crowd to begin the season 1-0.
