Experience gives No. 7 Wisconsin plenty of confidence

FILE - In this March 22, 2019, file photo, Wisconsin forward Aleem Ford (2) controls the ball against Oregon during the second half of a first round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in San Jose, Calif. Wisconsin begins this pandemic-delayed season with most of the same players who created so many memorable moments during a magical stretch drive last year. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File)

FILE - In this Jan. 27, 2020, file photo, Wisconsin forward Nate Reuvers looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa. Wisconsin begins this pandemic-delayed season with most of the same players who created so many memorable moments during a magical stretch drive last year. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

FILE - In this Feb. 6, 2019, file photo, Wisconsin coach Greg Gard gestures during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Minnesota in Minneapolis. Wisconsin begins this pandemic-delayed season with most of the same players who created so many memorable moments during a magical stretch drive last year. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King, File)