MADISON, WISCONSIN – JANUARY 14: Carter Gilmore #7 of the Wisconsin Badgers reacts after making a three point shot during the first half of the game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Kohl Center on January 14, 2025 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)
Great players need great coaches and vice versa. The correct combination of both is crucial for success in team sports. Especially in the cutthroat world of big-time college basketball, one of the most competitive areas of the sports world.
That performance is a departure from Wisconsin’s impressive offensive renaissance. Gard and his staff have reworked the program’s approach in recent seasons, an initiative that has the team averaging 82.4 points per game and ranked No. 12 in KenPom offensive efficiency.
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
Wisconsin basketball head coach Greg Gard logged his 200th career win with the Badgers with a 70-68 win over Ohio State on Tuesday.
Much like his first career win, the Badgers tested their coach's nerves down the stretch. But one trend continued Tuesday: Several players contributed to the victory.
A lot of it is a result of personnel, and Wisconsin has one of the best free throw shooters in the nation. Graduate guard John Tonje made 10 of 10 at the line Tuesday. In that game against the Wildcats earlier this season, he scored 21 of his 41 on 21-of-22 shooting at the free throw stripe.
The Badgers coach spoke about reaching the milestone after the team's 70-68 victory over Ohio State Tuesday at the Kohl Center.
Wisconsin coach Greg Gard updated the status of Badgers senior guard Max Klesmit ahead of the team’s Tuesday night contest against Ohio State:
No. 24 Wisconsin delivered a strong performance at home against Ohio State, building a commanding 17-point lead by halftime. Despite a second-half rally by the Buckeyes that
The Badgers men's basketball coach is one victory away from becoming the fourth coach in program history to win 200 games.
Amid concerns over devastating wildfires impacting Los Angeles, the University of Wisconsin men's basketball team's trip to the city is "on schedule at the moment," a school spokesperson said.