2019 NCAA Tournament All-Access Guide
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
Thursday, March 21
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:
- La Crosse Tribune: Kobe King draws on advice first heard from high school coaches
- Wisconsin State Journal: Happ, Badgers look to get offense going in NCAA tournament
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Wisconsin thrives on team defense
Wednesday, March 20
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"
49. We'll stop at nothing in preparation for Friday's game... Exhibit A: The Barn Door of Distraction #FieldOf64 // #MarchMadness
— Wisconsin Basketball (@BadgerMBB) March 20, 2019
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.
64. We’re baaaack! Let’s Dance! Wisconsin ✈️ San Jose, California #FieldOf64 // #MarchMadness
— Wisconsin Basketball (@BadgerMBB) March 19, 2019
58. No way, Jose! Yes way. We've got Kobe vlogging during our trip to San Jose. Badgers IRL: Travel Day to San Jose #FieldOf64 // #MarchMadness
— Wisconsin Basketball (@BadgerMBB) March 20, 2019
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
Wisconsin vs. Oregon NCAA Tournament Sound familiar? It should. The Badgers are looking for a repeat of 2014 and 2015, but know this year's Ducks are "coming in hot" #OnWisconsin // #MarchMadness
— Wisconsin Basketball (@BadgerMBB) March 18, 2019
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
