This article is written with the full knowledge that there is a large group of Wisconsin fans who openly and vehemently don’t want the 5-seed. This group would rather have the 6-seed or the 7-seed in the NCAA Tournament than the 5-seed. There’s a feeling as if the 5-seed is cursed. So, if that’s you, which it’s okay if it is, then you can read this with a negative viewpoint, rooting against this scenario.
However, if you aren’t into the curse thing and you would like to see Wisconsin get as high as possible, feel free to read this in a positive light. Either way, one major bracketologist shared on social media how Wisconsin gets to the 5-seed.
That’s a 5
— T3™️ (@T3Bracketology) February 22, 2026
Wisconsin’s ceiling might be a 5-seed in the NCAA Tournament and here’s how they get there
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