Why Wisconsin Men's Basketball Will Bounce Back in 2023-24

Here are three reasons why Wisconsin MBB will bounce back during the 2023-24 season.

There is a great deal of excitement surrounding the Wisconsin basketball program heading into the 2023-24 season. From the amount of returning talent -- to the incoming freshman -- and even a promising transfer portal addition, fans can't wait to see the Badgers right the ship.

Not only is the hype warranted, but I also believe that Greg Gard and the Badgers have the chemistry and talent to make it to the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2017.

Here are three reasons why.

Wisconsin Returns All of its Meaningful Contributors

Greg Gard and the Wisconsin basketball team underwhelmed last season, and that's putting it mildly. The Badgers ended with a 20-15 record, finished No. 11 in the Big Ten, and failed to make the NCAA Tournament. 

However, the Wisconsin Badgers have a remarkable 92% of their scoring and 90% of the total minutes played from last season coming back -- which is the most in the conference.