1. BADGERS IN THE BIG TEN TOURNAMENT

Wisconsin holds a 26-22 (.542) all-time record in 25 Big Ten Tournament appearances. The program claimed tournament titles in 2004, 2008, and 2015. The Badgers also advanced to the tournament finals in four additional years: 2005, 2007, 2013, and 2017. Wisconsin's three tournament titles trail only Michigan State (6) and Ohio State (4). 

Wisconsin is 5-7 in the Big Ten Tournament under Greg Gard, making three semifinals appearances and reaching the 2017 championship game. Last season, the Badgers faced Ohio State in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament. Despite Tyler Wahl's 19 points and 10 rebounds, UW suffered a 65-57 defeat.

2. POTENTIAL OPPONENTS

Wisconsin will open up play at the 2024 Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament facing No. 12 seed Maryland on Thursday. Tip is set for approximately 1:30 p.m. (CT) on Big Ten Network.

The Terrapins finished the season with a 15-16 overall record and a 7-13 conference record. 

In the lone meeting between the two teams earlier this season, the Badgers earned a 74-70 win over Maryland at the Kohl Center.

3. LAST TIME OUT

The Badgers came up short against No. 3 Purdue in West Lafayette on Sunday, losing 78-70. UW was able to cut the Boilermakers' lead in the second half, bringing the deficit to just four points on two separate occasions.

John Blackwell scored a team-high 18 points off the bench in 28 minutes. Tyler Wahl had a double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds, while AJ Storr scored 17 points. 

4. BLACKWELL EARNS ANOTHER AWARD

John Blackwell earned his fourth Big Ten Freshman of the Week award on Monday. Blackwell continues to add to his strong debut campaign with the Badgers, putting up back-to-back impressive performances. He is coming off scoring 18 points against No. 3 Purdue, which ties his career high. He also dropped 17 points and grabbed eight rebounds against Rutgers earlier in the week. 

Blackwell becomes the first UW player to earn Big Ten Freshman of the Week honors four times since Nigel Hayes did so during the 2013-14 season. In fact, Blackwell and Hayes are the only two players in school history to win this award four times. 

5. NCAA SELECTION SUNDAY

Following this week's Big Ten tournament, the Badgers will wait to hear their name called for the 2024 NCAA Tournament. The selection show is Sunday at 5 p.m. (CT) on CBS.

The first round of the NCAA tournament begins March 21-22 and the Final Four is set for April 6 and 8 in Glendale, Arizona.