Wisconsin men’s basketball 2023-24 Big Ten matchups announced
The Badgers men’s basketball team had a relatively disappointing season in 2022-2023, finishing the regular season with 17-14 record while missing the NCAA Tournament.
They did make participate in the NIT (National Invitation Tournament), making it all the way to the semifinals where they fell to North Texas 56-54. Overall, they did salvage what was a challenging campaign, giving their roster additional in-game practice together.
Now with the entire starting lineup returning for the 2023-2024 season, Greg Gard and his staff have an opportunity to get redemption. After the Badgers went 9-11 in Big Ten matchups this past season, here’s how their conference contests will pan out in 2023-2024.
Illinois: Home
Jan 7, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) drives to the basket as Wisconsin Badgers forward Steven Crowl (22) defends during the first half at State Farm Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
2022-23 Results: 0-2
Jan. 7 (Home): 69-79
Jan. 28 (Away): 51-61
Indiana: Home and Away
Indiana’s Jordan Geronimo (22) grabs a offensive rebound between Wisconsin’s Steven Crowl (22) and Markus Iliver (35) during the first half of the Indiana versus Wisconsin men’s basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023.
2022-23 Results: 0-1
Jan. 14 (Away): 45-63 loss
Iowa: Home and Away
Feb 22, 2023; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard Chucky Hepburn (23) drives to the basket under coverage by Iowa Hawkeyes forward Filip Rebraca (0) during the second half at the Kohl Center. Mandatory Credit: Kayla Wolf-USA TODAY Sports
2022-23 Results: 2-0
Dec. 11 (Away): 78-75
Feb. 22 (Home): 64-52
Maryland: Home
Jan 25, 2023; College Park, Maryland, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard Chucky Hepburn (23) shoots a as Maryland Terrapins forward Donta Scott (24) defends during the first half at Xfinity Center. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
2022-23 Results: 1-1
Dec. 6 (Home): 64-59
Jan. 25 (Away): 55-73
Michigan State: Home and Away
Michigan State guard Tyson Walker goes up for a shot against Wisconsin forward Carter Gilmore (middle) and guard Connor Essegian during the first half Tuesday night at the Kohl Center.
2022-23 Results: 0-1
Jan. 10 (Home): 65-69
Nebraska: Home and Away
Feb 11, 2023; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Keisei Tominaga (30) reacts after being fouled by Wisconsin Badgers guard Connor Essegian (3) in the first half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports
2022-23 Results: 0-1
Feb. 11 (Away): 63-73
Northwestern: Home
Jan 23, 2023; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Northwestern Wildcats forward Robbie Beran (31) scores against the Wisconsin Badgers during the second half at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
2022-23 Results: 0-2
Jan. 23 (Away): 63-66
Feb. 5 (Home): 52-54
Ohio State: Home and Away
Mar 8, 2023; Chicago, IL, USA; Wisconsin Badgers forward Tyler Wahl (5) looks to pass the ball against Ohio State Buckeyes forward Justice Sueing (14) during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
2022-23 Results: 1-1
Feb. 2 (Away): 65-60
Mar. 8 (Big Ten Tournament): 57-65
Purdue: Home and Away
MADISON, WISCONSIN – MARCH 02: Connor Essegian #3 of the Wisconsin Badgers drives to the basket during the second half of the game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Kohl Center on March 02, 2023 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)
2022-23 Results: 0-1
Mar. 2 (Home): 61-63
Rutgers: Home and Away
Feb 18, 2023; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard Max Klesmit (11) passes against Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Paul Mulcahy (4) during the first half at the Kohl Center. Mandatory Credit: Kayla Wolf-USA TODAY Sports
2022-23 Results: 0-1
Feb. 18 (Home): 57-58
Michigan: Away
Feb 26, 2023; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard Connor Essegian (3) dribbles against Michigan Wolverines guard Jace Howard (25) in the second half at Crisler Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
2022-23 Results: 1-1
Feb. 14 (Home): 64-59
Feb. 26 (Away): 79-87
Minnesota: Away
Jan 3, 2023; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard Chucky Hepburn (23) steals the ball from Minnesota Golden Gophers guard Ta’lon Cooper (55) in the final seconds of the game at the Kohl Center. Mandatory Credit: Kayla Wolf-USA TODAY Sports
2022-23 Results: 2-0
Jan. 3 (Home): 63-60
Mar. 5 (Away): 71-67
Penn State: Away
Jan 17, 2023; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers forward Tyler Wahl (5) dribbles the ball under coverage by Penn State Nittany Lions guard Andrew Funk (10) during the first half at the Kohl Center. Mandatory Credit: Kayla Wolf-USA TODAY Sports
2022-23 Results: 2-0
Jan. 17 (Home): 63-60
Feb. 8 (Away): 79-74
