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Sam Dekker gives his opinion on Wisconsin basketball’s 2022-23 season

Sam Dekker gives his opinion on Wisconsin basketball’s 2022-23 season

One of Wisconsin’s all-time greats recently gave his opinion on the Badgers’ 2022-23 basketball season.

It was a year that didn’t go how any Badger wanted it to: Wisconsin fell short of an NCAA Tournament appearance.

Dekker spoke to Betway about the season and how Wisconsin should move forward.

“I think experience in a rare down year may be the wake-up call the program needs,” Dekker told Betway.

“It hopefully lights a fire in the players that do not want to have this feeling again. The transfer portal can certainly be an asset here in bringing some experience. I think Wisconsin should be a destination for a lot of talent. A lot of guys should want to play at Wisconsin. It’s an amazing city and an amazing program with a winning identity and a winning culture.”

Wisconsin guard Connor Essegian reacts to Jordan Davis entering the transfer portal

Wisconsin guard Connor Essegian reacts to Jordan Davis entering the transfer portal:

Late Thursday afternoon, Wisconsin guard Jordan Davis entered the transfer portal. Davis struggled to find his rhythm as a starter in the Badgers’ first 16 games before being replaced in the starting lineup by true freshman guard Connor Essegian against Penn State.

Related: Badgers wing Davis enters transfer portal

The La Crosse, Wisconsin, native became a solid sixth man for the Badgers as the season went on and was often a catalyst to break the team out of scoring droughts. He averaged 5.1 points and 3.5 rebounds per game this past season with Wisconsin.

It is disappointing to lose Davis and his production off the bench, but a fresh start with more potential to grow in a starting role is likely in his best interest. Essegian commented on Twitter about the news, mentioning Davis’ kindness as a teammate and wishing him success in the future.

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Transfer portal season now begins for Wisconsin basketball

Transfer portal season now begins for Wisconsin basketball

The end of the 2022-23 season begins the start of a new season for Wisconsin basketball. It’s transfer portal time.

Wisconsin and Greg Gard have added a few players over the last couple of years by way of the portal and need to be extra aggressive in the summer of 2023.

The Badgers have glaring needs on the front line, could use overall depth, and need to find perimeter shooting this summer. The issues this season boiled down to roster construction, as Wisconsin didn’t have enough consistent options on the offensive end.

Gard has been vocal about needing to use the portal this offseason to get Wisconsin back to the NCAA Tournament in 2023-24.

“The teams that are still playing, that are winning are getting penalized for winning. But you have to do both,” Gard said last Friday when asked about his activity in the portal. “I mean, I’m in Minneapolis last night watching our guys that are in the state tournament, and we’re active in the portal. We’ve got a visit going on right now as we’re preparing to play, and you’re navigating all that.”

PHOTOS: Wisconsin basketball falls to North Texas 56-54 in NIT semifinals

Photos from Wisconsin basketball’s 56-54 loss to North Texas in the NIT semifinals on Tuesday night: 

After a three-game run in the NIT, the Wisconsin Badgers fell to the North Texas Mean Green 56-54 in the NIT semifinals on Tuesday night. The Badgers jumped out to a 12-point lead at halftime but were unable to score a single point in the last nine minutes of the game.

Wisconsin point guard Chucky Hepburn was the team’s leading scorer with 15 points but did not score in the second half. The Badgers as a whole shot 37.5 percent from the field and only 50 percent from the free-throw line.

It was a difficult loss to end a tough season for the Badgers, but hopefully, with many key players returning and an exciting freshman class, Wisconsin will rebound next season.

Below are photos from Wisconsin basketball’s 56-54 loss to North Texas in the NIT semifinals on Tuesday night:

Wisconsin vs. North Texas: Stream, injury report, broadcast info for Tuesday

How to watch the Wisconsin Badgers against the North Texas Mean Green in the semifinal of the NIT on Tuesday night:

The Wisconsin Badgers play the North Texas Mean Green in the semifinal of the NIT on Tuesday night, and if you’re wondering how you can watch the action live, you’ve come to the right place.

The Badgers are coming off a victory over No. 1-seeded Oregon and are looking to punch their ticket to the NIT final against the Mean Green. They will need another big game from their starters including forward Steven Crowl, who has been impressive so far in the NIT in helping Wisconsin to control the paint.

In the frontcourt, the Badgers will need to lockdown North Texas guard Tylor Perry, who has averaged 22.3 points and six rebounds per game in the tournament. Hopefully, the defensive presence of Wisconsin guard Max Klesmit will help to shut down Perry.

It should be an exciting game to watch, as the Badgers will try to advance past North Texas to claim their spot in the NIT final on Thursday.

Here’s when you should tune in to see the game:

  • Date: March 28, 2023
  • Time: 6 p.m. CT
  • TV Channel: ESPN
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (watch here)

Players to watch:

Points Leaders:

  • Wisconsin forward Steven Crowl: 12.2 PPG

  • North Texas guard Tylor Perry: 17.3 PPG

Rebounds Leaders:

  • Wisconsin forward Steven Crowl: 6.9 RPG

  • North Texas forward Abou Ousmane: 6.0 RPG

Assists Leaders:

  • Wisconsin guard Chucky Hepburn: 2.8 APG

  • North Texas forward Kai Huntsberry: 3.1 APG

PHOTOS: Wisconsin beats No. 1 seed Oregon 61-58 in NIT quarterfinal

Photos from Wisconsin basketball’s victory over the Oregon Ducks in the quarterfinal of the NIT:

The Wisconsin Badgers extended their longest winning streak since the start of the new year in a 61-58 victory against the host Oregon Ducks on Tuesday night. This win sent the Badgers to the NIT semifinals, in which they will face North Texas.

Wisconsin guard Max Klesmit led the team in scoring with 18 points, while center Steven Crowl nearly finished with a double-double with 9 points and 10 rebounds. Although it wasn’t the prettiest victory for the Badgers, they were able to play well as a team to close out the game.

The Badgers will move on to the NIT semifinal next Tuesday, which will be played in Las Vegas against the North Texas Mean Green.

Below are photos from Wisconsin basketball’s victory over the Oregon Ducks in the quarterfinal of the NIT:

Wisconsin vs. Oregon: Stream, injury report, broadcast info for Tuesday

How to watch Wisconsin basketball in the quarterfinal of the NIT against the Oregon Ducks on Tuesday night:

The Wisconsin Badgers play the Oregon Ducks in the quarterfinal of the NIT on Tuesday night, and if you’re wondering how you can watch the action live, you’ve come to the right place.

The Badgers will need another standout game from point guard Chucky Hepburn, who scored a career-high 27-points against Liberty, as they face off against the No. 1-seeded Ducks. His scoring will be needed to counteract Oregon’s all-Pac-12 center, N’Faly Dante.

Hopefully, Wisconsin forward Steven Crowl can continue his stretch of solid play and help shut down Dante. Although he was limited by fouls against Liberty, Crowl still contributed 14 points.

It should be an exciting game to watch as the Badgers will try to beat the Ducks and move on to the semifinal of the NIT against either Oklahoma State or North Texas.

Here’s when you should tune in to see the game:

  • Date: March 20, 2023
  • Time: 8 p.m. CT
  • TV Channel: ESPN
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (watch here)

Players to watch:

Points Leaders:

  • Wisconsin forward Steven Crowl: 12.3 PPG

  • Oregon center N’Faly Dante: 13.4 PPG

Rebounds Leaders:

  • Wisconsin forward Steven Crowl: 6.8 RPG

  • Oregon center N’Faly Dante: 8.4 RPG

Assists Leaders:

  • Wisconsin guard Chucky Hepburn: 2.9 APG

  • Oregon guard Will Richardson: 5.1 APG

PHOTOS: Wisconsin beats Liberty 75-71 to move onto NIT quarterfinal

Photos from Wisconsin basketball’s victory over the Liberty Flames in the second round of the NIT:

The Wisconsin Badgers were able to close out against the Liberty Flames in a 75-71 victory on Saturday afternoon, to send them to the quarterfinal of the NIT. Wisconsin guard Chucky Hepburn scored a career-high 27 points to help the Badgers hold off the Flames.

Hepburn’s scoring has dropped since he suffered a knee injury in February, so it was great to see him commanding the court once again. His performance was needed with Steven Crowl’s minutes limited because of three first-half fouls including a technical. Regardless of the fouls, Crowl and forward Tyler Wahl combined for 30 points to help Wisconsin control the paint against Liberty.

The Badgers will move on to face the winner of the Oregon and UCF matchup on Tuesday or Wednesday.

Below are photos from Wisconsin basketball’s victory over the Liberty Flames in the second round of the NIT:

WATCH: Wisconsin HC Greg Gard hands out tickets ahead of NIT matchup

Watch Wisconsin HC Greg Gard hand out tickets to students on campus ahead of the Badgers’ matchup against Liberty:

The Wisconsin Badgers will face off against the Liberty Flames in the second round of the NIT on Sunday, and Wisconsin HC Greg Gard has been on campus trying to pack the stands for the matchup.

Gard handed out tickets to students at the Gordon Avenue Market on Friday and Saturday, which is across the street from the Kohl Center. This game is on the last day of Wisconsin’s spring break, so hopefully, the free tickets can help entice a large student turnout.

The Badgers were able to beat the Bradley Braves in the opening round of the NIT and will play against either Oregon or UCF in the quarterfinals if they are able to get past Liberty.

PHOTOS: Wisconsin bests Bradley 81-62 to move to second round of NIT

Photos from Wisconsin basketball’s 81-62 victory over Bradley in the opening round of the NIT:

The Wisconsin Badgers took down the Bradley Braves in an 81-62 victory in the opening round of the NIT at the Kohl Center on Tuesday night.

Forward Steven Crowl was crucial for the Badgers against Bradley, as he scored a career-high 34 points and grabbed nine rebounds. This was the most points scored in a game by a Wisconsin player since Johnny Davis scored 37 points last January against Purdue. Hopefully, Crowl can bring this momentum into the rest of the NIT and next season.

The Badgers will move on to face the Liberty Flames in the second round of the tournament on Sunday.

Below are photos from Wisconsin basketball’s 81-62 victory over Bradley in the opening round of the NIT: