2019 NCAA Tournament All-Access Guide

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First Round (South Region)

(5) Wisconsin vs. (12) Oregon
Friday, March 22 | 3:30 p.m. (CT)
SAP Center | San Jose, Calif.
TBS | Badger Sports Network | Westwood One

 
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Thursday, March 21

Wisconsin Badgers practice at the SAP Center in San Jose, California March 21, 2019, for the NCAA Men's Basketball Championship Tournament press conterence and open practice. (Photo by David Stluka)

Before they face Oregon in their NCAA tournament opener, the Badgers got a first look at the SAP Center court during an open practice session Thursday morning.


Lights, camera, practice by Wisconsin Badgers

As the Badgers continue their prep for Friday's first-round matchup, here's a chance to get yourself ready with a little pregame reading:

Wednesday, March 20

Men's basketball practice at Santa Clara University in preparation for the 2019 NCAA Tournament

The Badgers took advantage of their first full day in San Jose by holding a practice session at Santa Clara University.


NCAA Practice 1 Wednesday: Santa Clara by Wisconsin Badgers

To simulate the pressure-packed environment of an NCAA tournament game, the Badgers pulled out all the stops ...

  • Video: Beware the "Barn Door of Distraction"

March Madness can provide memories that last a lifetime. Mike Lucas caught up with some UW alums to look back at their NCAA tournament highlights:

This week's issue of Varsity Magazine takes a look at how this year's Badgers are looking to make memories of their own:

Tuesday, March 19

Following a practice session in Madison, the Badgers boarded a plane and made the trip San Jose on Tuesday to begin on-site preparations for their first-round matchup with Oregon. To go along behind the scenes all the way to tip-off, check in with the #Fieldof64 from @BadgerMBB on Twitter.

Monday, March 18

In drawing Oregon, the Badgers open March Madness with a team they’ve faced twice in recent NCAA tournaments. Mike Lucas takes a look at the matchup between the Badgers and Ducks.

Read More: Lucas: Oregon a familiar foe in NCAA tourney play

Sunday, March 17

After a one-year hiatus, the Badgers are back in the Big Dance. The team gathered Sunday at the Kohl Center to watch the Selection Show and begin preparations for its first-round matchup with 12th-seeded Oregon in San Jose, Calif.

Read More: Let’s Dance! Badgers back in the NCAA tourney

Video: Happ and Davison react to NCAA tournament selection