Wisconsin basketball returns this week, as the Badgers prepare for a 2021-22 campaign headlined by new faces and changing roles. It all begins this Friday for the Badgers, as UW-Whitewater makes the short drive to the Kohl Center for an exhibition matchup.
Wisconsin features a young roster alongside senior Brad Davison, who was the lone member of the 2020 senior class to return for a fifth and final year in a Badger uniform.
The Badgers also have one of the most notable early-season tournaments on their schedule this year. Wisconsin travels to Las Vegas for the 2021 Maui Jim Invitational in late November where they will potentially see teams from the Pac-12, SEC, and AAC.
Here is a complete look at the 2021-22 Wisconsin basketball schedule with tip times and television information for games that have them announced:
October 29 vs. UW-Whitewater (exhibition)
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Kohl Center
TV: BIG+
November 9 vs. St. Francis College Brooklyn
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Kohl Center
TV: BIG+
November 12 vs. UW-Green Bay
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Kohl Center
TV: BIG+
November 15 vs. Providence (Gavitt Tipoff Games)
When: 8 p.m.
Where: Kohl Center
TV: FS1
November 22 vs. Texas A&M at the 2021 Maui Invitational
Feb 10, 2021; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Wisconsin Badgers head coach Greg Gard watches action against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the second half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports
When: 1 p.m.
Where: Las Vegas, Nevada
TV: ESPN/2
November 23 vs. Butler/Houston at the 2021 Maui Invitational
When: TBA
Where: Las Vegas, Nevada
TV: ESPN/2
November 24 vs. Oregon/Chaminade/St. Mary’s/Notre Dame at the 2021 Maui Invitational
Mar 2, 2021; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Wisconsin Badgers head coach Greg Gard (second from left) high fives Wisconsin Badgers forward Aleem Ford (2) during the first half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Mackey Arena. Credit: Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports
When: TBA
Where: Las Vegas, Nevada
TV: ESPN/2
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December 1 at Georgia Tech (Big Ten/ACC Challenge)
MADISON, WISCONSIN – DECEMBER 28: Brad Davison #34 of the Wisconsin Badgers is defended by Aquan Smart #23 of the Maryland Terrapins during the first half of a game at Kohl Center on December 28, 2020 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
When: 8:15 p.m.
Where: Georgia Tech
TV: ESPN2
December 4 vs. Marquette
Nov 17, 2019; Madison, WI, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard Brad Davison (34) moves the ball against Marquette Golden Eagles guard Koboy Mcewen (25) at the Kohl Center. Credit: Mary Langenfeld-USA TODAY Sports
When: 11:30 a.m.
Where: Kohl Center
TV: FOX
December 8 vs. Indiana
Indiana Hoosiers forward Trayce Jackson-Davis (23) throws down a monster first half dunk against Rutgers Scarlet Knights on Thursday, March 11, 2021, during the men’s Big Ten basketball tournament from Lucas Oil Stadium.
When: 6:00 p.m.
Where: Kohl Center
TV: Big Ten Network
December 11 at Ohio State
Ohio State Buckeyes forward E.J. Liddell (32) goes up and over Illinois Fighting Illini center Kofi Cockburn (21) for a shot during the Big Ten Tournament title game Sunday, March 14, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
When: 11:00 a.m.
Where: Ohio State
TV: Big Ten Network
December 15 vs. Nicholls State
Dec 19, 2020; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers head coach Greg Gard directs his team as they play the during the game with the Louisville Cardinals during the first half at the Kohl Center. Credit: Mary Langenfeld-USA TODAY Sports
When: 7:00 p.m.
Where: Kohl Center
TV: Big Ten Network
December 23 vs. Morgan State
Mar 2, 2021; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard Brad Davison (34) reacts after a three-point basket during the second half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Mackey Arena. Credit: Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports
When: 6:00 p.m.
Where: Kohl Center
TV: Big Ten Network
December 29 vs. Illinois State
Jan 20, 2021; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers head coach Greg Gard directs his team during the game with the Northwestern Wildcats during the second half at the Kohl Center. Credit: Mary Langenfeld-USA TODAY Sports
When: TBA
Where: Kohl Center
TV: BIG+
January 3 at Purdue
The Kohl Center basketball arena, the home court for the Wisconsin Badgers, during an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
When: 6:00 p.m.
Where: Purdue
TV: Big Ten Network
January 6 vs. Iowa
Mar 11, 2007; Chicago, IL, USA; Wisconsin Badgers mascot Bucky runs onto the court before the championship game of the Big Ten Tournament at the United Center in Chicago, IL. Ohio State defeated Wisconsin 66-49. Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports Copyright © 2007 Jerry Lai
When: 8:00 p.m.
Where: Kohl Center
TV: FS1
January 9 at Maryland
When: TBA
Where: Maryland
TV: Big Ten Network
January 13 vs. Ohio State
CHICAGO – MARCH 14: The University Wisconsin Badger entertains the audience during the Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament against the Ohio State University Buckeyes at the United Center on March 14, 2003 in Chicago, Illinois. Ohio State defeated Wisconsin 58-50. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
When: 6:00 p.m.
Where: Kohl Center
TV: ESPN2
January 18 at Northwestern
Mar 11, 2021; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard Brad Davison (34) attempts a three point basket against the Penn State Nittany Lions in the second half at Lucas Oil Stadium. Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
When: 6:30/8 PM
Where: Northwestern
TV: Big Ten Network
January 21 vs. Michigan State
Feb 12, 2019; Madison, WI, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Cassius Winston (5) dribbles the ball as Wisconsin Badgers guard Brad Davison (34) defends during the first half at the Kohl Center. Credit: Mary Langenfeld-USA TODAY Sports
When: 8:00 p.m.
Where: Kohl Center
TV: FS1
January 25 at Nebraska
Feb 10, 2021; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Trey McGowens (2) drives against Wisconsin Badgers guard Jonathan Davis (1) in the first half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports
When: 8:00 p.m.
Where: Nebraska
TV: Big Ten Network
January 30 vs. Minnesota
Nov 27, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Gophers mascot Goldy Gopher waves the raise the barn flag before the game against the Omaha Mavericks at Williams Arena. Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
When: Noon
Where: Kohl Center
TV: Big Ten Network
February 2 at Illinois
Jan 2, 2021; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini center Kofi Cockburn (21) dunks during the first half against the Purdue Boilermakers at the State Farm Center. Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports
When: 8:00 p.m.
Where: Illinois
TV: Big Ten Network
February 5 vs. Penn State
Mar 11, 2021; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard Brad Davison (34) battles for the loose ball against Penn State Nittany Lions guard Sam Sessoms (3) in the first half at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
When: 5:00 p.m.
Where: Kohl Center
TV: Big Ten Network
Feburary 8 at Michigan State
Michigan State Spartans head coach Tom Izzo talks to his players during action Friday, Dec. 25, 2020, against the Wisconsin Badgers at the Breslin Center in East Lansing, Michigan.
When: 6:00 p.m.
Where: Michigan State
TV: Big Ten Network
February 12 vs. Rutgers
Feb 21, 2021; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Geo Baker (0) looks to pass during the second half against the Maryland Terrapins at Rutgers Athletic Center (RAC). Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
When: 1:00 p.m.
Where: Kohl Center
TV: FS1
February 15 at Indiana
Jan 7, 2021; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Indiana Hoosiers forward Trayce Jackson-Davis (23) works the ball against Wisconsin Badgers forward Micah Potter (11) during the first half at the Kohl Center. Credit: Mary Langenfeld-USA TODAY Sports
When: 8:00 p.m.
Where: Indiana
TV: ESPN/2
February 20 vs. Michigan
MADISON, WISCONSIN – FEBRUARY 14: Head coach Juwan Howard of the Michigan Wolverines calls out to his team during the second half against the Wisconsin Badgers at Kohl Center on February 14, 2021 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
When: Noon
Where: Kohl Center
TV: CBS
February 23 at Minnesota
Nov 27, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Gophers mascot Goldy Gopher waves the raise the barn flag before the game against the Omaha Mavericks at Williams Arena. Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
When: 8:00 p.m.
Where: Minnesota
TV: Big Ten Network
February 26 at Rutgers
Jan 15, 2021; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights head coach Steve Pikiell coaches during the first half against the Wisconsin Badgers at Rutgers Athletic Center (RAC). Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
When: 5:00 p.m.
Where: Rutgers
TV: Big Ten Network
March 1 vs. Purdue
Mar 2, 2021; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Purdue Boilermakers head coach Matt Painter (L) fist bumps Wisconsin Badgers head coach Greg Gard (R) after the game at Mackey Arena. Credit: Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports
When: 8:00 p.m.
Where: Kohl Center
TV: ESPN/2
March 6 vs. Nebraska
Feb 10, 2021; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Wisconsin Badgers head coach Greg Gard talks with forward Tyler Wahl (5) in the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the second half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports
When: 1:00 p.m.
Where: Kohl Center
TV: Big Ten Network
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