Men's Basketball Poll

#23 Wisconsin Badgers

2024

Overall Record

22-13

Last Game

vs Purdue L 70-78

Conference Record

11-9

Next Game

@Purdue 03/10/2024

Wisconsin's Max Klesmit (11) fouls Iowa's Dasonte Bowen (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)

No. 21 Wisconsin uses strong 2nd half to beat Iowa 83-72 for 3rd straight win

Tyler Wahl scored 19 points, Steven Crowl had a double-double and No. 21 Wisconsin beat Iowa 83-72. Wisconsin pulled away after the game was tied at halftime by shooting 58.3% over the last 20 minutes.

Wisconsin's Steven Crowl (22) dunks next to Chicago State's Wesley Cardet (1) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Dec. 22, 2023, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)

AJ Storr leads No. 24 Wisconsin past Chicago State; Badgers point guard Hepburn hurt

Arizona guard Caleb Love (2) dunks over Wisconsin guard Max Klesmit (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

No. 1 Arizona looks comfortable in top spot, rolls past No. 23 Wisconsin 98-73

Arizona guard Caleb Love (2) dunks over Wisconsin guard Max Klesmit (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

No. 1 Arizona rolls past No. 23 Wisconsin 98-73 in first week in top spot

Wisconsin guard AJ Storr (2) falls with the rebound next to Michigan State guard Tyson Walker (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Storr’s 22 points and Crowl’s 18 help No. 23 Wisconsin top Michigan State 70-57 for 6th straight win

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No. 21 Wisconsin hosts Nebraska after Tominaga’s 28-point performance

Nebraska plays the No. 21 Wisconsin Badgers after Keisei Tominaga scored 28 points in the Cornhuskers’ 86-70 victory against the Indiana Hoosiers.

No. 23 Wisconsin hosts Iowa after Krikke’s 20-point outing

Iowa visits the No. 23 Wisconsin Badgers after Ben Krikke scored 20 points in the Hawkeyes’ 103-74 victory over the Northern Illinois Huskies.

Chicago State Cougars play the No. 24 Wisconsin Badgers, seek 5th straight win

Chicago State heads into a matchup with No. 24 Wisconsin as winners of four consecutive games. Friday’s matchup is the first of the season between the two teams.

Former Wisconsin basketball player Walt McGrory dies at 24 after battling bone cancer

Walt McGrory, a guard for the Wisconsin men’s basketball team from 2017-21, has died after a battle with bone cancer. He was 24.

No. 23 Wisconsin visits No. 1 Arizona following Storr’s 22-point showing

No. 23 Wisconsin visits the No. 1 Arizona Wildcats after AJ Storr scored 22 points in the Badgers’ 70-57 win against the Michigan State Spartans.

Wisconsin's Chucky Hepburn (23) drives against Marquette's Sean Jones (22) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)

Klesmit scores 21 in 1st half, Wisconsin outrebounds No. 3 Marquette in 75-64 win

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Max Klesmit scored all 21 of his points before halftime, Steven Crowl added 16 and Wisconsin capitalized on its rebounding superiority to beat No. 3 Marquette 75-64 on Saturday.

Wisconsin takes on No. 3 Marquette, seeks 5th straight win

Wisconsin is looking to extend its four-game win streak with a victory over No. 3 Marquette. Saturday’s meeting is the first of the season between the two squads.

Steven Crowl’s double-double helps Wisconsin cruise past Western Illinois 71-49

Steven Crowl scored 13 points and grabbed 11 rebounds as Wisconsin cruised to a 71-49 victory over Western Illinois.

Steven Crowl leads Wisconsin past No. 24 Virginia 65-41 in opener at the Fort Myers Tip-Off

Steven Crowl had 15 points and 10 rebounds to lead Wisconsin to a 65-41 win over No. 24 Virginia in the Fort Myers Tip-Off on Monday night.

Wisconsin guard John Blackwell (25) passes the ball during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Robert Morris in Madison, Wis., Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. (Samantha Madar/Wisconsin State Journal via AP)

Wahl, Blackwell lead Wisconsin past Robert Morris 78-68

Tyler Wahl and freshman reserve John Blackwell scored 18 points apiece and Wisconsin held off Robert Morris 78-68.

Wisconsin hosts Robert Morris following Storr’s 22-point game

Wisconsin faces the Robert Morris Colonials after AJ Storr scored 22 points in Wisconsin’s 72-59 loss to the Providence Friars.

Devin Carter scores 21 to help Providence beat Wisconsin 72-59 in the Gavitt Tipoff Games

Devin Carter scored 21 points, Bryce Hopkins added 16 points and Providence beat Wisconsin 72-59 in the Gavitt Tipoff Games.

Tennessee's Josiah-Jordan James (30) fouls Wisconsin's Tyler Wahl (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Friday, Nov. 10, 2023, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)

Dalton Knecht scores 24 points to lead No. 9 Tennessee to 80-70 victory at Wisconsin

Dalton Knecht scored 24 points to continue his smooth transition to high-major basketball as No. 9 Tennessee defeated Wisconsin 80-70.

Wisconsin gets offensive behind Hepburn in 105-76 win over Arkansas State

Chucky Hepburn scored 20 points on 7-for-10 shooting and Wisconsin beat Arkansas State 105-76 in a season opener for the teams.

AP Coach of the Year, Marquette's Shaka Smart talks at a news conference during the Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament on Saturday, April 1, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Marquette’s Shaka Smart voted men’s AP coach of the year

Shaka Smart was voted the AP men’s basketball coach of the year after leading Marquette to regular-season and Big East Tournament titles.

Klesmit, Hepburn lead Wisconsin past Oregon in NIT 61-58

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Max Klesmit scored 18 points, Chucky Hepburn made a 3-pointer with 55.4 seconds remaining and Wisconsin defeated Oregon 61-58 on Tuesday night in the NIT.

Wisconsin guard Chucky Hepburn (23) shoots the ball against Liberty guard Isiah Warfield (3) in the second half of the second round NCAA college basketball game in the National Invitational Tournament at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., Sunday, March 19, 2023. (Samantha Madar/Wisconsin State Journal via AP)

Hepburn and Wisconsin knock off Liberty 75-71 in NIT

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Chucky Hepburn led Wisconsin with 27 points and Max Klesmit secured the victory with a layup with 42 seconds left as the Badgers knocked off Liberty 75-71 on Sunday in the NIT.

Ohio State's Roddy Gayle Jr. (1) shoots as Wisconsin's Steven Crowl defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big Ten men's tournament, Wednesday, March 8, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Ohio State holds on to edge Wisconsin 65-57 in Big Ten

CHICAGO (AP) — Sean McNeil scored 17 points, Justice Sueing added 16 and 13th-seeded Ohio State held on to defeat 12th-seeded Wisconsin 65-57 on Wednesday night to open the Big Ten Tournament.

Houston coach Kelvin Sampson cuts down the net while holding his grandson Kylen Sampson, in celebration of Houston winning the American Athletic Conference regular-season championship, following the team's NCAA college basketball game against Wichita State, Thursday, March 2, 2023, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

No. 1 Houston routs Wichita State 83-66

HOUSTON (AP) — Jamal Shead scored a career-high 25 points, Marcus Sasser added 24 and No. 1 Houston defeated Wichita State 83-66 on Thursday night.

Purdue's Zach Edey (15) looks to shoot against Wisconsin's Tyler Wahl (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, March 2, 2023, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)

Edey, Big Ten champ No. 5 Purdue outlast Wisconsin 63-61

Zach Edey had 17 points and 19 rebounds as No. 5 Purdue outlasted Wisconsin 63-61. Purdue clinched the Big Ten regular-season title outright earlier in the day when Illinois beat Michigan in double-overtime.

Smith’s 3-pointer lifts Purdue women over Wisconsin, 57-55

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jayla Smith’s 3-pointer with 4.1 seconds remaining gave Purdue a 57-55 win over Wisconsin on Thursday in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament after the Boilermakers rallied from an 18-point deficit.

Pospisilova scores 25, Wisconsin women top No. 12 Michigan

MADISON, Wisc. (AP) — Julie Pospisilova scored 25 points and Wisconsin made 12 of 14 free throws in the final two minutes to upset No. 12 Michigan 78-70 on Sunday to close the Big Ten regular season.

Wisconsin's Connor Essegian (3) celebrates Wisconsin's win over Michigan in an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)

Essegian scores 23, Wisconsin holds off Michigan 64-59

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Freshman Connor Essegian scored a career-high 23 points, including 5 of 6 free throws in the final 45 seconds, and Wisconsin held off Michigan 64-59 on Tuesday night despite missing its last 15 shots.

Wisconsin's Max Klesmit (11) pulls up to shoot against Penn State during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Gary M. Baranec)

Hepburn scores 19, Wisconsin tops Penn State 79-74 in OT

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (AP) — Chucky Hepburn scored 19 points and Connor Essegian added 18, the two combining for nine of Wisconsin’s 11 3-pointers in a 79-74 overtime victory over Penn State on Wednesday night.

UConn's Nika Mühl takes a breather after falling to the court during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Providence, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)

No. 5 UConn holds off Providence 64-54

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Dorka Juhasz had 19 points and 17 rebounds and Nika Muhl added 14 points as No. 5 UConn held off Providence 64-54 on Wednesday night.

South Carolina guard Brea Beal (12) and forward Victaria Saxton (5) blocks a shot by Vanderbilt forward Sacha Washington (35) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. South Carolina won 96-48. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

Boston leads No. 1 South Carolina women past Vandy 96-48

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Aliyah Boston had 16 points and 10 rebounds as top-ranked South Carolina dominated Vanderbilt 96-48 Thursday night for the Gamecocks’ 25th straight victory.

Wisconsin coach Greg Gard, left, talks with associate head coach Joe Krabbenhoft during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Penn State on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)

Wisconsin continues domination over Penn St. with 63-60 win

MADISON, Wisc. (AP) — Steven Crowl scored 21 points and grabbed 11 rebounds and Wisconsin held on to continue its Madison mastery over Penn State, beating the Nittany Lions 63-60 on Tuesday night.

Houston's Marcus Sasser (0) celebrates with Jamal Shead (1) after making a basket while being fouled during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against the South Florida Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, in Houston. Houston won 83-77. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Houston, KU stay atop Top 25 while FAU enters for 1st time

Houston and Kansas remain firmly atop The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll after a record weekend of Top 25 losses.

Southern California guard Kayla Williams, left, and guard Okako Adika celebrates after USC upset Stanford 55-46 in an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

USC topples No. 2 Stanford, its first vs Cardinal since 2014

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Destiny Littleton scored 18 points with six assists as Southern California pulled off a program-defining victory Sunday with a 55-46 upset victory over No. 2 Stanford.

Kansas guard Kevin McCullar Jr. puts up a shot during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Oklahoma Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

No. 2 Kansas extends home win streak against Oklahoma to 22

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — KJ Adams scored a career-high 22 points and No. 2 Kansas closed the game on an 18-4 run to beat Oklahoma 79-75 on Tuesday night.