The University of Wisconsin men's basketball team keeps preaching the same thing over and over to its wings and forwards: Crash the glass and don't go anywhere until they secure the ball.
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Wisconsin forward Steven Crowl shoots a 3-pointer against Western Illinois on Monday during the second half at the Kohl Center.
Photos: Wisconsin men's basketball's win over Western Illinois from courtside
Wisconsin Badgers guard Chucky Hepburn (23) shoots the ball against the Western Illinois Leathernecks in the first half at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., Monday, Nov. 27, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin forward Steven Crowl dunks the ball against the Western Illinois Leathernecks during the first half Monday at the Kohl Center.
Wisconsin Badgers forward Steven Crowl (22) high-fives guard AJ Storr (2) along side forward Tyler Wahl (5) after the first half against the Western Illinois Leathernecks at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., Monday, Nov. 27, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin forward Tyler Wahl shoots over Western Illinois defenders during the second half Monday at the Kohl Center.
Wisconsin forward Steven Crowl shoots a 3-pointer against Western Illinois on Monday during the second half at the Kohl Center.
Wisconsin's AJ Storr goes in for a layup against Western Illinois forward Tay Knox on Monday at the Kohl Center.
Wisconsin Badgers guard Kamari McGee (4) reacts in the second half against the Western Illinois Leathernecks at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., Monday, Nov. 27, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers guard Chucky Hepburn (23) drives the ball to the basket in the second half at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., Monday, Nov. 27, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers guard Kamari McGee (4) and guard AJ Storr (2) react as guard Chucky Hepburn (23) falls to the ground after successfully fully shooting a three point shot in the second half at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., Monday, Nov. 27, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers forward Chris Hodges (21) attempts to dunk the ball against Western Illinois Leathernecks center Drew Cisse (23) in the second half at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., Monday, Nov. 27, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers forward Nolan Winter (31), guard Max Klesmit (11), forward Markus Ilver (35) react to call against the Western Illinois Leathernecks in the second half at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., Monday, Nov. 27, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers guard Connor Essegian (3) shoots the ball against the Western Illinois Leathernecks in the second half at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., Monday, Nov. 27, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers guard Chucky Hepburn (23) shoots the ball against the Western Illinois Leathernecks in the second half at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., Monday, Nov. 27, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers forward Tyler Wahl (5) dribbles the ball against Western Illinois Leathernecks guard JJ Kalakon (10) in the second half at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., Monday, Nov. 27, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers guard Chucky Hepburn (23) passes the ball in the second half at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., Monday, Nov. 27, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers guard Connor Essegian (3), guard Chucky Hepburn (23), forward Steven Crowl (22), forward Tyler Wahl (5) prepare to play defense against the Western Illinois Leathernecks in the second half at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., Monday, Nov. 27, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell (25) looks to pass the ball against Western Illinois Leathernecks forward Jesiah West (4) in the second half at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., Monday, Nov. 27, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers guard Connor Essegian (3) looks back after making a three point shot against the Western Illinois Leathernecks in the second half at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., Monday, Nov. 27, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers guard Isaac Lindsey (10) shoots the ball against the Western Illinois Leathernecks in the second half at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., Monday, Nov. 27, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers forward Tyler Wahl (5) fakes a shot against Western Illinois Leathernecks forward Jesiah West (4) and forward Tay Knox (24) in the second half at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., Monday, Nov. 27, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers guard Max Klesmit (11) hugs supporters after the victory over Western Illinois Leathernecks at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., Monday, Nov. 27, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers introduction video plays before the game against the Western Illinois Leathernecks at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., Monday, Nov. 27, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers guard AJ Storr (2) attempts to shoot the ball against the Western Illinois Leathernecks in the first half at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., Monday, Nov. 27, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers forward Tyler Wahl (5) attempts to block a shot in the first half at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., Monday, Nov. 27, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers guard Connor Essegian (3) shoots the ball against the Western Illinois Leathernecks in the first half at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., Monday, Nov. 27, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers head coach Greg Gard watches the game against the Western Illinois Leathernecks at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., Monday, Nov. 27, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Western Illinois Leathernecks forward Tay Knox (24) dunks the ball against the Wisconsin Badgers during the game against the Western Illinois Leathernecks at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., Monday, Nov. 27, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers head coach Greg Gard watches the game against the Western Illinois Leathernecks at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., Monday, Nov. 27, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers head coach Greg Gard watches the game against the Western Illinois Leathernecks at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., Monday, Nov. 27, 2023. SAMANTHA MADAR,STATE JOURNAL

