The NCAA Tournament always seems to feature compelling No. 5 vs. No. 12 matchups, and this year's tilt between No. 5 Wisconsin and No. 12 James Madison certainly falls under that category.
Wisconsin has endured an up-and-down season. After soaring to as high as No. 6 in the AP poll in February, the Badgers lost seven of nine games, only to round back into form in the Big Ten Tournament. They knocked out Purdue in the semifinal round and fell to Illinois in the title game.
Unlike teams of recent years, Wisconsin actually boasts a dynamic offense, led by downhill guard AJ Storr. The St. John's transfer averaged a team-best 16.9 points per game this season to spark the program-wide turnaround.
But James Madison will pose a difficult test, as the Dukes are capable of being a March Madness Cinderella. James Madison stunned then-No. 4 Michigan State to open the season and at one point found itself ranked in the AP poll. The Dukes are riding a 13-game winning streak into this contest.
Junior guard Terrence Edwards Jr. will likely match up with Storr in an intriguing backcourt duel. Edwards leads the Dukes with 17.4 points per game to pace their offense, mirroring what Storr does for the Badgers.
Here is a complete guide to watching Wisconsin vs. James Madison, including the start time, TV schedule and live stream information for the 2024 NCAA Tournament game.
What channel is Wisconsin vs. James Madison on today?
- TV channel: CBS
- Live stream: Paramount+, Fubo
Wisconsin vs. James Madison will air nationally on CBS. Ian Eagle (play-by-play), Bill Raftery (color analyst), Grant Hill (color analyst) and Tracy Wolfson (sideline reporter) will have the call.
Fans looking to stream Wisconsin vs. James Madison have options. Paramount+ will stream the NCAA Tournament game and is currently offering a free trial.
Fubo also covers games on CBS. It has a free trial, so you can try before you buy.
Wisconsin vs. James Madison start time
- Date: Friday, March 22
- Time: 9:40 p.m. ET
The NCAA Tournament game between Wisconsin and James Madison is set to tip off at 9:40 p.m. ET from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y.
Greg Gard has the Badgers back in the tournament after they failed to secure a bid last season. Wisconsin is hoping to advance to the second weekend for the first time since a Sweet 16 appearance in 2017.
The Dukes are dancing for the first time since 2013. They have never advanced beyond the second round.
Wisconsin vs. James Madison tickets
- Tickets: StubHub
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March Madness schedule 2024
Here is the full schedule for the 2024 NCAA men's basketball tournament:
| Round | Date |
| Round 1 | March 21-22 |
| Round 2 | March 23-24 |
| Sweet 16 | March 28-29 |
| Elite Eight | March 30-31 |
| Final Four | April 6 |
| National championship | April 8 |
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