After a quietly effective political career, Herb Kohl ’56 is helping UW–Madison find practical solutions for an ailing democracy.
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Johnny Davis x’24 enters the NBA as the number-10 overall pick.
Greg Gard has overcome adversity to lead Badger men’s basketball to new heights.
Now anyone can pitch profitable opportunities to UW stars.
Athletic Director Chris McIntosh ’04, MS’19 insists on “doing it the right way” during a turbulent time for college sports.
Fifty years ago, Kit Saunders MS’66, PhD’77 ushered in a new era for the UW’s women athletes.
In the 1970s, UW–Madison hosted thrilling professional basketball games.
Set to retire, the athletic director picks his favorite moments from a legendary Badger career.
Mike Jackson ’04, MBA’13 oversees the department’s diversity efforts during a transformative time.
Images from an extraordinary year on campus by UW photographers Jeff Miller and Bryce Richter
Former UW star Tamara Moore '14 is the only active female coach of a men’s college basketball team.
Well, in an ESPN simulation.
UW–Madison explores noninvasive weapons screening.
UW athletes could profit from a rule change regarding sponsorships.
After a painful year, Jerell Moore enjoys a poignant moment on the basketball court.
The longtime PA announcer for Badger women’s basketball, volleyball, and softball is not exactly a detached observer.
David Margolis MD’89 is both an eminent pediatric oncologist and a zealous fan of the Milwaukee Bucks. With a little spray paint, he now combines his two passions.
Soon after basketball was invented, women at the UW picked up the sport — even before the men. Intramural teams quickly grew in popularity and competed for an unusual (and bleating) trophy.
Otto Puls ’55 is the one constant for Wisconsin Athletics, having served as the Badger men’s basketball official scorekeeper for the past 55 years.
Mike Leckrone is as synonymous with the Badger spirit as Bucky. This year he’s saying his good-byes after 50 years with the UW Marching Band.
The former UW football star who made the Badgers a national force.
After his NBA career ended in 2010, Michael Finley ’14 took roles behind the scenes with the Dallas Mavericks and in Hollywood.
Bronson Koenig launches a buzzer-beater to send the Badgers to the Sweet 16 in the 2016 NCAA tournament. AP IMAGES/Richard Ulreich
On the run: The Badgers returned to the Rose Bowl for the first time in 31 years on New Year’s Day 1994, and left with…
These UW coaches and players reached the highest levels in their sport.
“Inside College Basketball’s Most Political Locker Room” was the New York Times headline for a fall story that featured Badgers Nigel Hayes, Jordan Hill, and Bronson Koenig. In September, Koenig joined protests against construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline. Days before the article, Hayes and Hill stood one step behind…
UW men’s basketball coach Bo Ryan shares a secret with referee Gene Steratore during a game against the University of Iowa in January 2015. The winningest coach in UW history (357–125 at the end of last season), Ryan announced that he plans to retire at the end of 2015–16.
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