MADISON, Wis. — Much had been made about the roster makeups of Michigan State and Wisconsin heading into this season. Both welcomed back key players from the 2022-23 campaign and believed the seasoned leaders would help guide them through this season and hopefully into March. But one team is currently the top team in the Big Ten and ranked 13th nationally, while the other is trying to find solutions for its inconsistent play. One team’s core that missed the NCAA Tournament in 2023 is playing better as the group and — perhaps more importantly — has newcomers making big contributions, while the …