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Greg Gard pitting John Blackwell and Nick Boyd against each other to ramp up Badgers practice intensity

A little friendly competition is going a long way for Wisconsin Badgers summer basketball practices. Greg Gard is getting this year's team a lot of time scrimmaging on the court, and he's been intentional about structuring those matches to ramp up the intensity.

College Basketball News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 21

Hidden reason revealed for Wisconsin Badgers playing more neutral site basketball games in Milwaukee

The Wisconsin Badgers are making multiple trips on their schedule to NBA arenas to play basketball under the brightest lights. They'll play twice at Milwaukee's Fiserv Forum and once against BYU at the Delta Center where the Utah Jazz play.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 21

Incoming Wisconsin Badgers freshman stars as leading scorer in EuroBasket 2025 Final

The Wisconsin Badgers haven't had incoming freshman Aleksas Bieliauskas with them for offseason workouts, but Greg Gard has still had the chance to see him shine on the court this summer.

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Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 21

Greg Gard sees Jack Janicki showing traits of iconic Wisconsin Badgers guards

Wisconsin Badgers basketball has a few different reputations for a slow, defensive style of play, developing under-recruited players into stars and limiting turnovers.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 20

How Greg Gard is trying to build on-court chemistry early for Wisconsin Badgers' new transfer players

The Wisconsin Badgers' starting lineup this season will likely feature three players who weren't with the program last year. It's going to take time for Nick Boyd, Andrew Rohde and Austin Rapp to find their place within the existing team dynamic, but Greg Gard is being proactive to accelerate that process.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 19

Greg Gard shares why John Blackwell is primed for big leap in Year 3 with Wisconsin Badgers

The Wisconsin Badgers are John Blackwell's team now. He rode in the sidecar for John Tonje's breakout season last year, but now its his turn to take the wheel and make big strides in Year 3.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / July 17

Badgers hire general manager for men’s basketball to help with personnel, NIL

The Badgers are joining the trend of hiring a general manager. The Wisconsin Badgers have joined the trend and hired a general manager for their men’s basketball team.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 15

Wisconsin Badgers offer ascending 2026 big man who'd fit great in Greg Gard's offense

Greg Gard's revamped offense has yielded dividends on the hardwood. The Wisconsin Badgers set program records in three-pointers attempted and three-pointers made this past season, grabbing national attention for their potent offense.

College Basketball News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / July 14

What to know about new Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball general manager Marc VandeWettering

The Wisconsin Badgers have a new general manager for the men's basketball program. Greg Gard announced on Monday that Marc VandeWettering was promoted to fill the role atop the organization.

College Basketball News / WI Sports Heroics / July 11

Wisconsin Badgers Book Strong ’25 Villanova Clash in Milwaukee – 'It’s a Win-Win'

The Wisconsin Badgers basketball team has put together a tough schedule thus far for the upcoming season which now includes another Milwaukee trip. Coach Greg Gard has been hard at work building both a formidable roster as well as a strong schedule that will be talked about when March rolls along.

Wisconsin Badgers News / WI Sports Heroics / July 11

Wisconsin Badgers Basketball Transfer Named Impact ’25-26 Player Ahead of Big Season

The Wisconsin Badgers basketball program endured a serious facelift last season when an up-tempo, long-range offense was introduced. Coach Greg Gard realized that the Badgers cannot be one dimensional and additionally needed to adapt to the new ever-changing landscape of college basketball.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Bucky's 5th Quarter / July 8

Where does Greg Gard stand on the hot seat meter ahead of the 2025 season?

The Badgers exceeded expectations in 2024, but fell short in the NCAA tournament. Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Wisconsin Badgers fans and fans across the country.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / April 4

Wisconsin basketball’s Greg Gard scores transfer portal win after landing ex-ACC guard

Wisconsin basketball head coach Greg Gard scored a massive win in the transfer portal, adding a talented shooter from Virginia. The Badgers are coming off an encouraging season, which saw it end in a second-round thriller to BYU.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / March 21

Greg Gard Compares BYU Basketball to Surprising B1G Team

Denver, CO - After four games in four days at the Big Ten Tournament, even a single off day must feel like a reprieve for the Wisconsin basketball team.

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Wisconsin basketball’s Greg Gard gives sobering reality after shocking Penn State upset

The 2024-25 college basketball season has come to an end for the No. 12 Wisconsin Badgers, but the way it concluded for them was far from satisfactory.

College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / February 23

Wisconsin’s Greg Gard explains 2 decisions that backfired in collapse vs. Oregon

Entering Saturday, Wisconsin basketball was one of the hottest teams in the nation. For most of the day in Madison, the Badgers looked the part as they picked apart Oregon in front of their home fans.

College Basketball News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / February 19

Why Illinois Basketball Didn't Shake Hands With Wisconsin After Loss

It was clear something was off when Illinois coach approached Wisconsin's Greg Gard after the Badgers' 95-74 win over the Illini on Tuesday at the Kohl Center in Madison.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Athlon Sports / February 13

Wisconsin Basketball Coach Previews Top-20 Matchup

Madison, WI— The Wisconsin basketball team is set to finish a long stretch of road games. In eight games played since January 18th, Saturday marks UW's sixth game away from the Kohl Center.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / January 15

Wisconsin Basketball Program Makes Greg Gard Announcement

The No. 24 Wisconsin men's basketball team picked up a too close for comfort 70-68 victory over Ohio State on Tuesday at the Kohl Center, but the night held extra significance for Badgers head coach Greg Gard.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / January 3

Wisconsin Basketball Forward to Miss 'Some Time' With Injury

Madison, WI - Although Wisconsin basketball enters 2025 on an 11-day break, it does not do so unscathed from the time off. With 18 Big Ten games ahead

Wisconsin Badgers News / Badger Notes / April 19, 2024

Wisconsin Basketball Extends Contract of Head Coach Greg Gard

The University of Wisconsin basketball program’s head coach, Greg Gard, predictably received a one-year contract extension following the Badgers athletics board decision regarding winter sports coaches.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / April 6, 2024

Howard makes admission two years after punching Wisconsin coach

Juwan Howard makes big admission two years after punching Wisconsin coach

Former Michigan men's basketball coach Juwan Howard addressed his postgame skirmish with members of the Wisconsin coaching staff from two years ago during an interview with The Athletic's Brendan Quinn.

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