1988–89 Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball team

The 1988–89 Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball team represented the University of Wisconsin as a member of the Big Ten Conference during the 1988–89 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The team was coached by Steve Yoder, coaching his seventh season with Wisconsin. The Badgers finished 18-12, 8-10 in Big Ten play to finish tied for sixth place.

Roster
 *ineligible first semester due to transfer from Marquette  ^academically ineligible second semester 

Schedule
!colspan=12| Regular Season

!colspan=8| National Invitation Tournament

Awards and honors
All-American


 * Danny Jones - Honorable Mention (AP)

All-Big Ten


 * Danny Jones - 2nd team (AP and UPI)
 * Trent Jackson - 2nd team (AP), 3rd team (UPI)

Big Ten Player of the Week


 * Trent Jackson - Week of February 14

Team awards


 * Trent Jackson - MVP
 * Willie Simms - Most Improved
 * Darin Schubring - Defensive POY