The University of Wisconsin-Madison basketball team is one of the most successful programs in the nation. With a rich history of championships and NCAA tournament appearances, the Badgers have been a perennial powerhouse in the Big Ten conference. Led by head coach Greg Gard, the team is known for its hard-nosed defense and high-octane offense.
The Badgers have won two Big Ten regular-season titles, two Big Ten tournament titles, and have made 11 NCAA tournament appearances since Gard took over in 2014. The team has also produced several All-Americans, including recent stars like Bronson Koenig, Nigel Hayes, and Ethan Happ.
With a strong tradition of success, the University of Wisconsin-Madison basketball team continues to be a perennial title contender.
1. Micah Potter
Career
- High school: , Mentor, (Mentor, Ohio), Montverde Academy, (Montverde, Florida)
- College: , Ohio State (2016–2018), Wisconsin (2019–2021)
- NBA draft: 2021 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2021–present
- 2021–2022: Sioux Falls Skyforce
- 2021–2022: Detroit Pistons
- 2022–present: Utah Jazz
- 2022–present: →Salt Lake City Stars
- NBA G League All-Rookie Team (2022)
Micah Potter was born on April 6, 1998, in Mentor, Ohio. Potter attended high school at Mentor High School before transferring to Montverde Academy for his senior season.
At Montverde Academy, Potter led the team to a National Championship as a junior and was named MVP of the tournament as a senior.
In August 2018, it was announced that Micah Potter had signed with the Utah Jazz following his freshman year at Duke University where he averaged 11 points and seven rebounds per game while shooting over 50% from three-point range en route to being named ACC Freshman of the Year and All-ACC First Team selection.
With Utah's summer league squad, Potter averaged 14 points (on 54% shooting) and nine rebounds in just 21 minutes per game across five games played this past July/August.
He has since been elevated onto the main roster for their upcoming regular season campaign which starts October 17th against the Los Angeles Clippers.
Also Played For: utah jazz
2. Frank Kaminsky
Career
- High school: Benet Academy (Lisle, Illinois)
- College: Wisconsin (2011–2015)
- NBA draft 2015 / Round: 1 / Pick: 9th overall
- Selected by the Charlotte Hornets
- Playing career: 2015–present
- 2015–2019: Charlotte Hornets
- 2019–2022: Phoenix Suns
- 2022–present: Atlanta Hawks
- National college player of the year (2015), Consensus first-team All-American (2015), Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award (2015), Big Ten Player of the Year (2015), 2× First-team All-Big Ten (2014, 2015), Big Ten tournament MVP (2015), No. 44 jersey retired by Wisconsin Badgers
Kaminsky was drafted by the Charlotte Hornets with the ninth overall pick in the 2015 NBA draft. Kaminsky played college basketball for Wisconsin, where he was named a First-Team All-American and won two Big Ten Championships.
In his rookie season, Kaminsky averaged 14 points and 7 rebounds per game for the Hornets. Kaminsky has since moved to Atlanta and continued to be a key player for them in 2017–2018, averaging 19 points and 8 rebounds per game.
Kaminsky is a former college basketball player who has played in the NBA for two seasons. He was named a consensus first-team All-American and won several awards during his time at Wisconsin, including being named the Big Ten Player of the Year in 2015.
Kaminsky was drafted 44th overall by the Charlotte Hornets in 2015, after playing three seasons with Wisconsin where he averaged 17.8 points and 7 rebounds per game.
In 2018, he signed with the Phoenix Suns on a one-year contract worth $5 million dollars before joining Atlanta Hawks later that season.
Also Played For: atlanta hawks, nba 2k18
3. Kim Hughes
Career
- High school: Freeport (Freeport, Illinois)
- College: Wisconsin (1971–1974)
- NBA draft 1974 / Round: 3 / Pick: 45th overall
- Selected by the Buffalo Braves
- Playing career: 1974–1989
- Position: Center
- Number: 35, 12, 44, 3
- ABA champion (1976), ABA All-Rookie First Team (1976), Italian Serie A champion (1983)
- Points: 1,624 (3.8 ppg)
- Rebounds: 2,367 (5.6 rpg)
- Blocks: 502 (1.2 bpg)
Hughes was a standout player at high school in Freeport, Illinois. He played college basketball for Wisconsin and was drafted by the Buffalo Braves in the third round of the 1974 NBA draft.
Hughes spent most of his career with Olimpia Milano, winning two Italian League championships and appearing in four EuroLeague Finals. Hughes retired from playing professionally after the 1989–90 season and later served as head coach of several teams in Europe and Asia.
Kim Hughes coached in the ABA and NBA. In the ABA, he led the New York/New Jersey Nets to an championship in 1976. He also had a successful stint as head coach of Denver Nuggets from 1978-1980 before moving on to Cleveland Cavaliers for two seasons.
After leaving coaching, Kim Hughes went on to have a distinguished playing career with various Italian teams including Virtus Roma and Basket Reggio Calabria where he won titles consecutively between 1983-1988 en route to becoming one of Europe’s most decorated players ever at age 33.
Kim Hughes passed away at just 61 years old due to complications following open heart surgery earlier this year after being diagnosed with prostate cancer just six months prior.
Also Played For: buffalo braves
4. Jonathan Davis
Career
- High school: La Crosse Central, (La Crosse, Wisconsin)
- College: Wisconsin (2020–2022)
- NBA draft 2022 / Round: 1 / Pick: 10th overall
- Selected by the Washington Wizards
- Playing career: 2022–present
- 2022–present: Washington Wizards
- 2022: →Capital City Go-Go
- Jerry West Award (2022), Lute Olson Award (2022), Consensus first-team All-American (2022), Big Ten Player of the Year (2022), First-team All-Big Ten (2022), Wisconsin Mr. Basketball (2020)
- Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the United States, FIBA Under-19 World Cup, : 2021 Latvia: Team
- Men's basketball
- Representing the United States
- FIBA Under-19 World Cup
- : 2021 Latvia: Team
Jonathan Davis is a shooting guard/small forward who played college basketball for Wisconsin. He was drafted by the Washington Wizards in the 2022 NBA draft and has since played for them throughout his career.
Jonathan Davis is currently playing with the Washington Wizards and has had a successful career so far. Davis was the top high school player in his class and committed to play for Duke.
Davis averaged 19 points, seven rebounds and four assists as a freshman at Duke and led the Blue Devils to an ACC title.
After one season with the Milwaukee Bucks, Davis was traded to Memphis Grizzlies where he became a key contributor on their playoff team in 2017-2018.
In 2020, Davis signed with the Golden State Warriors and helped them win the 2019 NBA Championship after averaging 17 points per game on 53 percent shooting from three-point range during playoffs.
Also Played For: march madness, nba summer league
5. Ethan Happ
Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball
Career
- High school: Rockridge (Taylor Ridge, Illinois)
- College: Wisconsin (2015–2019)
- NBA draft: 2019 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2019–present
- 2019–2020: Olympiacos
- 2019–2020: →Vanoli Cremona
- 2020–2021: Fortitudo Bologna
- 2021: Dinamo Sassari
- 2022: Riesen Ludwigsburg
- 2022–present: Río Breogán
- Consensus second-team All-American (2019), Third-team All-American – AP, NABC, SN (2017), Pete Newell Big Man Award (2019), Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award (2019), 3× First-team All-Big Ten (2017–2019), Third-team All-Big Ten – Media (2016), Big Ten Freshman of the Year (2016), Big Ten All-Freshman team (2016), 2× Big Ten All-Defensive team (2016, 2017), Albert Schweitzer Tournament MVP (2014)
Ethan Happ was born on May 7, 1996 in Milan, Illinois. He attended high school at Rockridge (Taylor Ridge, Illinois) and played college basketball for the Wisconsin Badgers.
He was drafted by the Olympiacos Basket Club of Greece in 2019 but did not sign with them and instead joined the Milwaukee Bucks for the 2020–21 NBA season. Ethan Happ has been a key player for the Bucks this season and is averaging 15 points, 9 rebounds and 2 assists per game.
Ethan Happ is a senior forward for Vanoli Cremona in the Italian Serie A. He was named consensus second-team All-American and third-team All-American by both the Associated Press (AP) and National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC).
Ethan Happ won the Pete Newell Big Man Award, which goes to the best big man in Italy’s top professional league, as well as Kareem Abdul Jabbar Award, given annually to Europe’s top center.
Ethan Happ has twice been selected first team all Big Ten Conference while also earning honorable mention accolades from media members on three occasions each over his four years at Purdue University.
The Chicago native started every game he played during his freshman campaign before breaking out as one of college basketball’s most dominant frontcourt players with unanimous.
First Team All American honors as a sophomore followed by becoming just the sixth player ever to earn Third Team AP and NABC recognition unanimously following his junior season.
Michigan State defeated #1 Kansas 73–68 in overtime on February 25th 2019 in what would be Happs final collegiate game (#15 PENN STATE 85 – WISCONSIN 67) In 35 games played (34 starts), he averaged 18 points (7th nationally), 10 rebounds per game, 1 block shot per contest.
While shooting 53% from field and 38% from 3 point range en route to being voted 2nd Team Final Four MVP after leading Penn State straight back into NCAA Tournament contention following their 8 year absence prior to his Senior season.
Also Played For: liga acb, wisconsin high school basketball
6. Kirk Penney
Career
- High school: Westlake Boys, (Auckland, New Zealand)
- College: Wisconsin (1999–2003)
- NBA draft: 2003 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 1998–present
- 1998–2000: North Harbour Kings
- 2003: Miami Heat
- 2003–2004: Gran Canaria
- 2004: Asheville Altitude
- 2004–2005: Los Angeles Clippers
- 2005: Asheville Altitude
- 2005–2006: Maccabi Tel Aviv
- 2006–2007: Žalgiris Kaunas
- 2007: ALBA Berlin
- 2007–2010: New Zealand Breakers
- 2010: Sioux Falls Skyforce
- 2010–2011: New Zealand Breakers
- 2011–2012: Baloncesto Fuenlabrada
- 2012–2013: TED Ankara Kolejliler
- 2013–2014: Trabzonspor
- 2015: Baloncesto Sevilla
- 2015–2016: Illawarra Hawks
- 2016–2018: New Zealand Breakers
- 2022–present: Auckland Tuatara
- NBL champion (2011), NBL MVP (2009), 4× All-NBL First Team (2008–2011), All-NBL Second Team (2016), 3× NBL scoring champion (2009–2011), 2× TBL All-Star (2013, 2014), 2× TBL Three-Point Shootout champion (2013, 2014), Baltic League All-Star (2007), Israeli League champion (2006), NBA D-League champion (2005), New Zealand NBL Most Outstanding Kiwi Guard (1999), New Zealand NBL Rookie of the Year (1998), AP honorable mention All-American (2003), 2× First-team All-Big Ten (2002, 2003)
- Medals, , Representing New Zealand, Men's Basketball, Oceanian Championship, : 2009 Oceania: National team
- Representing New Zealand
- Men's Basketball
- Oceanian Championship
- : 2009 Oceania: National team
Kirk Penney is a 42-year-old New Zealander who has played for the Auckland Tuatara in the NZNBL since 2003. He was originally drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks but did not sign with them and instead opted to play college basketball in Wisconsin.
After two years of playing NCAA ball, Kirk decided to turn pro and signed with North Harbour Kings of the National Basketball League (NZNBL). He spent three seasons there before signing with Maccabi Tel Aviv in 2005 where he remained until 2013 when he retired due to injury.
In total, Kirk has played over 650 games in his 10-year professional career and averaged 9 points per game while shooting 43% from behind the arc Kirk Penney is a professional basketball player who has played for various teams over the years. He began his career with the Miami Heat in 2003 and continued to play with them until 2004.
He then moved on to Gran Canaria where he spent two seasons before joining the Asheville Altitude in 2005. In 2006, he joined Maccabi Tel Aviv and stayed there for three seasons before moving to Žalgiris Kaunas in 2007.
After playing two seasons with Žalgiris, Penney rejoined the Breakers in 2010 and remained with them until 2011 when he signed with Baloncesto Fuenlabrada of Spain's Liga ACB League as well as appearing for New Zealand at the 2012 London Olympics Games that year.
Returning home, Kirk again joined the Breakers alongwith former teammate Chris Goulding midway through 2013 season after being released by Trabzonspor of Turkey’s Euroleague Basketball Division 1 Group A competition;
they led their team to an appearance in Auckland’s semi-final playoff game against Melbourne United but lost 89–83 due to Goulding fouling out just four minutes into overtime which cost him a place on Team NZ at Rio de Janeiro 2016 Olympic Games games (he was later included on Kiwi provisional squad).
In January 2014, Penney signed with TED Ankara Kolejliler but left after one season citing family reasons; it was announced during this time that Kirk had married long term partner Allana.
Hardyly whom he met whilst living in Madrid while signing contracts overseas – they have since welcomed their first child together named Harley Quinn (born 16 February 2018). 8 Since returning home from his second stint overseas - having agreed terms ahead of July 2017.
Deadline set by new Skyforce head coach David Griffin - Penney has once again reunited with former club Auckland Tuatara who currently reside bottom side off National Basketball League table.
Also Played For: fiba
7. Greg Stiemsma
Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball
Career
- High school: Randolph (Randolph, Wisconsin)
- College: Wisconsin (2004–2008)
- NBA draft: 2008 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2008–2015
- Position: Center
- Coaching career: 2019–present
- NBA D-League Defensive Player of the Year (2010)
- Medals, , Men’s Basketball, Representing United States, Pan American Games, : 2011 Guadalajara: National team
- Men’s Basketball
- Representing United States
- Pan American Games
- : 2011 Guadalajara: National team
Greg Stiemsma played center for the Minnesota Timberwolves from 2008-2015. He was undrafted in the 2008 NBA Draft, but was signed by the Wolves as a free agent.
He won two championship rings with the Boston Celtics in 2013 and 2017, and also made an appearance in the 2016 NBA Finals. After his playing career ended, he became a Development Associate for the Timberwolves organization.
Greg Stiemsma was drafted by the Boston Celtics in the second round of the 2010 NBA Draft. He spent three seasons with the Celtics before being traded to Minnesota Timberwolves in February 2013.
In his first season with Minnesota, he helped them make it to the playoffs and became an important part of their team defense.
In 2015, he was traded to Toronto Raptors and played there for two seasons before returning to Minnesota as a player development associate for the 2019-present season.
Also Played For: 2011–12 boston celtics season
8. Alando Tucker
Phoenix Suns
Career
- High school: Lockport Township, (Lockport, Illinois)
- College: Wisconsin (2002–2007)
- NBA draft 2007 / Round: 1 / Pick: 29th overall
- Selected by the Phoenix Suns
- Playing career: 2007–2017
- Position: Small forward / Shooting guard
- Number: 29
- Coaching career: 2019–present
- Consensus first-team All-American (2007), Big Ten Player of the Year (2007), Senior CLASS Award (2007)
Alando Tucker was born on February 11, 1984 in Joliet, Illinois. He attended Lockport Township High School and played college basketball for Wisconsin from 2002 to 2007.
After being drafted by the Phoenix Suns in the 2007 NBA draft, Tucker started his professional career with them before spending time with several other teams over the next six seasons.
In 2017 he signed a two-year contract with Turkish powerhouse Fenerbahçe Üniversitesi and helped them win their first championship title that year. In 2019 he became head coach of UNLV's men's basketball team after previously coaching at Utah State University (2013–2018) and Montana Tech (2015).
Tucker was drafted by the Phoenix Suns in 2007 and played with them until 2009. He then spent two seasons playing for the Albuquerque Thunderbirds before joining the Iowa Energy for two more years. Tucker then signed a contract with Minnesota Timberwolves, but he only played one game before being released.
He next moved to Spain and joined Gran Canaria where he played from 2011-2015 before returning to Israel to play for Hapoel Eilat in 2017. Tucker has also been an assistant coach at Wisconsin since 2019.
Also Played For: big ten conference basketball
9. Sam Dekker
Toronto Raptors
Career
- High school: Sheboygan Lutheran, (Sheboygan, Wisconsin)
- College: Wisconsin (2012–2015)
- NBA draft 2015 / Round: 1st / Pick: 18th overall
- Selected by the Houston Rockets
- Playing career: 2015–present
- 2015–2017: Houston Rockets
- 2016: →Rio Grande Valley Vipers
- 2017–2018: Los Angeles Clippers
- 2018: Cleveland Cavaliers
- 2018–2019: Washington Wizards
- 2019–2020: Lokomotiv Kuban
- 2020–2021: Türk Telekom
- 2021: Toronto Raptors
- 2021–2022: Bahçeşehir Koleji
- 2022–present: London Lions
- FIBA Europe Cup champion (2022), 2× Second-team All-Big Ten (2014, 2015), Big Ten All-Freshman team (2013), First-team Parade All-American (2012), Wisconsin Mr. Basketball (2012)
- Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing the United States, FIBA Americas U18 Championship, : 2012 Brazil: Team
- Men's basketball
- Representing the United States
- FIBA Americas U18 Championship
- : 2012 Brazil: Team
Sam Dekker was drafted 18th overall by the Houston Rockets in the 2015 NBA draft. He played college basketball at Wisconsin, where he helped lead the Badgers to consecutive NCAA championships in 2016 and 2017.
In his rookie season with the Rockets, Dekker averaged 11 points and 5 rebounds per game. In 2018–19, Dekker signed with Baskimi Koleji of Turkey’s Basketball Super League (BSL) and led them to their first ever Turkish Cup title.
The 28-year-old forward is currently a member of the London Lions of Europe’s top professional club competition – EuroCup – averaging 16 points and 8 rebounds per game this season so far.. Sam Dekker was a two-time Second Team All-Big Ten player at Wisconsin.
He then played for the Houston Rockets and Rio Grande Valley Vipers in the NBA before joining the Cleveland Cavaliers this season. Dekker has been very productive, averaging 13 points per game off of 47% shooting from the field and 79% from 3 point range in 2018/19 with Cleveland so far.
Dekker is also known for his athleticism and defense, which should help him continue to develop as an all round player in the NBA.
10. Paul Grant
Career
- 1997–1999: Minnesota Timberwolves
- 1999: Milwaukee Bucks
- 1999–2000: Rockford Lightning
- 2000–2001: Indiana Legends
- 2000: Los Angeles Stars
- 2001–2003: Asheville Altitude
- 2003: NIS Vojvodina
- 2004: Utah Jazz
- As coach:
- 2007–2013: MIT (assistant)
Paul Grant was a standout high school player in Birmingham, Michigan and was drafted by the Minnesota Timberwolves with the 20th overall pick in the 1997 NBA draft.
Grant spent three seasons playing for the Timberwolves before being traded to the Philadelphia 76ers in 2001. He then played two seasons with Philadelphia before joining the New York Knicks in 2004.
After spending one season with New York, Grant signed as a free agent with the Los Angeles Lakers where he finished his career in 2007-08. In 901 games played over nine years, Paul Grant averaged 12 points and 5 rebounds per game while shooting 47 percent from 3-point range.
In 2006, he became only second player after Karl Malone to be named an All-NBA First Team selection twice (2001–02 and 2002–03).
Paul has also been honored numerous times including winning two Olympic gold medals (2000 and 2008) as well as four World Championships titles (1996, 1998, 2000 AND 2002).
Also Played For: boston college basketball, michigan high school basketball
11. Michael Finley
Career
- High school: Proviso East (Maywood, Illinois)
- College: Wisconsin (1991–1995)
- NBA draft 1995 / Round: 1 / Pick: 21st overall
- Selected by the Phoenix Suns
- Playing career: 1995–2010
- Position: Small forward / Shooting guard
- Number: 4, 40
- 1995–1996: Phoenix Suns
- 1996–2005: Dallas Mavericks
- 2005–2010: San Antonio Spurs
- 2010: Boston Celtics
- NBA champion (2007), 2× NBA All-Star (2000, 2001), NBA All-Rookie First Team (1996), 2× First-team All-Big Ten (1993, 1995), USA Basketball Male Athlete of the Year (1993), No. 24 jersey retired by Wisconsin Badgers
- Points: 17,306 (15.8 ppg)
- Rebounds: 4,804 (4.4 rpg)
- Assists: 3,245 (2.9 apg)
- Medals, , Men's basketball, Representing United States, Goodwill Games, : 1994 St. Petersburg: National team, Summer Universiade, : 1993 Buffalo: National team
- Men's basketball
- Representing United States
- Goodwill Games
- : 1994 St. Petersburg: National team
- Summer Universiade
- : 1993 Buffalo: National team
Michael Finley was a key player for the Phoenix Suns during his playing career. He was drafted by the Phoenix Suns in the 1995 NBA draft and spent the majority of his career with the team.
He was named to the All-Rookie First Team in 1995 and was a four-time All-Star. He retired in 2010 after playing with the Mavericks for six seasons. He is currently an assistant general manager/vice president of basketball operations for the Dallas Mavericks.
He was born in Illinois and has American citizenship. He is listed at 6'7" and 215 pounds. He has two children. He currently resides in Dallas, TX. Michael Finley was a versatile player who excelled at both shooting and passing. Finley was a four-time All-Star and two-time NBA champion.
He is a member of the Wisconsin Badgers' basketball hall of fame. Finley retired in 2010 after a long career in the NBA.
Also Played For: dallas mavericks, phoenix suns
12. Devin Harris
Point guard
Career
- High school: Wauwatosa East, (Wauwatosa, Wisconsin)
- College: Wisconsin (2001–2004)
- NBA draft 2004 / Round: 1 / Pick: 5th overall
- Selected by the Washington Wizards
- Playing career: 2004–2019
- Position: Point guard
- Number: 34, 5, 20
- 2004–2008: Dallas Mavericks
- 2008–2011: New Jersey Nets
- 2011–2012: Utah Jazz
- 2012–2013: Atlanta Hawks
- 2013–2018: Dallas Mavericks
- 2018: Denver Nuggets
- 2018–2019: Dallas Mavericks
- NBA All-Star (2009), Consensus second-team All-American (2004), Big Ten Player of the Year (2004), Wisconsin Mr. Basketball (2001)
- Points: 10,597 (10.8 ppg)
- Rebounds: 2,151 (2.2 rpg)
- Assists: 3,869 (3.9 apg)
Devin Harris was born on February 27, 1983 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Harris attended high school at Wauwatosa East and played for the school's basketball team.
Harris played two seasons of college basketball at Wisconsin before being drafted by the Washington Wizards in the 2004 NBA draft. Harris spent six seasons with the Wizards before being traded to the Portland Trail Blazers in 2015.
Harris played two seasons with the Blazers before being traded to the Houston Rockets in 2018. Harris finished his NBA career with the Rockets in 2019. Harris has also played for the Mavericks and the Utah Jazz. Harris has won two NBA championships with the Rockets in 2017 and 2018.
Harris is currently a free agent and is considered a possible candidate for the Philadelphia 76ers' coaching position.
13. Jarrod Uthoff
Career
- High school: Jefferson (Cedar Rapids, Iowa)
- College: Iowa (2013–2016)
- NBA draft: 2016 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2016–present
- 2016–2017: Raptors 905
- 2017: Fort Wayne Mad Ants
- 2017: Dallas Mavericks
- 2017: →Texas Legends
- 2017–2018: Fort Wayne Mad Ants
- 2018–2019: Zenit Saint Petersburg
- 2019–2020: Memphis Hustle
- 2020: Memphis Grizzlies
- 2020: Memphis Hustle
- 2020: Washington Wizards
- 2021: Erie BayHawks
- 2021–2022: SeaHorses Mikawa
- 2022–present: Kyoto Hannaryz
- All-NBA G League First Team (2020), All-NBA G League Third Team (2021), Consensus second-team All-American (2016), First-team All-Big Ten (2016), Third-team All-Big Ten (2015), Big Ten All-Defensive team (2016), Academic All-American of the Year (2016), Iowa Mr. Basketball (2011)
He was selected by the Raptors in the 2016 NBA draft but was undrafted. He played for the Fort Wayne Mad Ants and Dallas Mavericks in the NBA, before joining the Kyoto Hannaryz in the B.League.
He is a power forward who is averaging 18.2 points, 8.2 rebounds and 1.1 blocks per game in the B.League. He has played for the US national team at the under-18, under-19 and under-21 levels. Jarrod Uthoff is a 6'8" forward out of Iowa who played two seasons of college basketball for the Hawkeyes.
He was drafted by the Utah Jazz in the second round of the 2017 NBA draft but was waived before the season started. He was then signed by the Texas Legends, but was waived again before the season ended. Uthoff was then signed by the Fort Wayne Mad Ants and had a very successful season with the team.
He averaged 19.1 points, 10.8 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 1.5 blocks per game and was named to the All-NBA G League First Team.
Uthoff was then traded to the Zenit Saint Petersburg and had another very successful season. He averaged 23.5 points, 12.2 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game and was named to the All-NBA G League Third Team.
Uthoff was then traded to the Memphis Hustle and had his best season yet. He averaged 25.2 points, 11.4 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game and was named to the All-NBA G League Second Team.
Uthoff was then traded to the Memphis Grizzlies and had his worst season yet. He averaged 7.8 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game. Uthoff is currently playing for the Memphis Hustle.
Also Played For: raptors 905
14. Bronson Koenig
Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball
Career
- High school: Aquinas (La Crosse, Wisconsin)
- College: Wisconsin (2013–2017)
- NBA draft: 2017 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2017–present
- 2017–2018: Grand Rapids Drive
- 2018: Mornar
- 2019: Mineros de Zacatecas
- 2019–2020: Erie BayHawks
- Second-team All-Big Ten – Coaches (2017), Third-team All-Big Ten – Coaches (2016), USBWA Most Courageous Award (2017)
Bronson Koenig was a guard for Wisconsin from 2013-2017. He averaged 11.4 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game during his college career. Koenig declared for the 2017 NBA draft but was not selected.
Koenig is now a free agent and is looking to sign with a new team. Koenig is 6'4" and 195 pounds, so he is a big guard. Koenig is a versatile player who can play both guard positions. Koenig is a good shooter and passer.
Koenig is a hard worker who is always looking to improve his game. Koenig is expected to have a long career in the NBA. Bronson Koenig is a 2017 NBA draft prospect who played college basketball at the University of Maryland.
Koenig is a versatile player who can play both guard positions and is known for his shooting ability. Koenig is currently playing in the Mexican League with the Mineros de Zacatecas. Koenig is expected to be a high draft pick in the upcoming NBA draft.
Koenig has been a member of the United States Men's National Team for multiple tournaments, including the World Cup and the Olympics. Koenig is a hard worker and is known for his strong character. Koenig has a bright future in the NBA and is expected to contribute to a team soon.
Koenig is a great role model for young players and has shown that hard work and dedication can lead to success. Koenig is a versatile player with a bright future in the NBA.
15. Brian Butch
Utah Jazz
Career
- High school: Appleton West, (Appleton, Wisconsin)
- College: Wisconsin (2004–2008)
- NBA draft: 2008 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2008–2017
- Position: Center
- Number: 32, 44
- Coaching career: 2017–2019
- All-NBA D-League First Team (2013), NBA D-League Impact Player of the Year (2010), NBA D-League All-Star (2010), NBA D-League All-Star Game MVP (2010), First-team All-Big Ten (2008), First-team Parade All-American (2003), Wisconsin Mr. Basketball (2003)
- Medals, , Men's Basketball, Representing United States, Pan American Games, : 2011 Guadalajara: National team
- Men's Basketball
- Representing United States
- Pan American Games
- : 2011 Guadalajara: National team
Butch was a standout high school player who played college basketball at Wisconsin. He was selected by the NBA as an undrafted free agent in 2008 and played for four teams over six seasons.
Butch retired from playing in 2017, but returned to coaching the following year. Butch is currently the head coach of the Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball team. Butch was a standout player at Indiana University and was drafted in the second round of the 2008 NBA draft by the Jiangsu Dragons.
Butch was named the NBA D-League Impact Player of the Year in 2010 after leading the Dragons to the playoffs. Butch spent two seasons with the Giants Nördlingen before joining the Ilisiakos in 2009.
Butch then played for the Bakersfield Jam and the Atléticos de San Germán before joining the Fort Wayne Mad Ants in 2014.
Butch was named the Meralco Bolts head coach in 2015. Butch led the Zephyr Fukuoka to the Japan Basketball League playoffs in his first season as coach. Butch is currently an assistant coach with the Wisconsin Herd.
16. Marcus Landry
Pallacanestro Brescia
Career
- High school: Vincent (Milwaukee, Wisconsin)
- College: Wisconsin (2005–2009)
- NBA draft: 2009 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2009–2019
- Position: Small forward
- 2009–2010: New York Knicks
- 2010: Boston Celtics
- 2010: →Maine Red Claws
- 2010–2011: Reno Bighorns
- 2011: Maratonistas de Coamo
- 2011: Manresa
- 2011–2012: Shanghai Sharks
- 2012: Bucaneros de La Guaira
- 2012–2013: Reno Bighorns
- 2013–2014: Sevilla
- 2014–2015: Zaragoza
- 2015–2016: San Sebastián Gipuzkoa
- 2016–2018: Brescia Leonessa
- 2018–2019: Busan KT Sonicboom
- 2019: Goyang Orions
- Korean League All-Star (2019), Italian League MVP (2017), Italian League scoring champion (2017), NBA D-League All-Star (2013), NBA D-League Three-Point Shootout champion (2013), 2× Second-team All-Big Ten – Coaches (2008, 2009), 2× Third-team All-Big Ten – Media (2008, 2009)
Marcus Landry played college basketball for Wisconsin. He was drafted by the Boston Celtics in the 2009 NBA Draft but did not sign with the team. He played for the New York Knicks and Boston Celtics in the 2009-2010 and 2010-2011 seasons, respectively.
He signed with the Maine Red Claws in the 2011-2012 season. He played for the Reno Bighorns in the 2012-2013 season. He played for the Maratonistas de Coamo in the 2013-2014 season.
He played for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2014-2015 season. He played for the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2015-2016 season.
He signed with the Houston Rockets in the 2016-2017 season. Marcus Landry was a standout player for the Ohio State Buckeyes and played in the NBA for a number of years.
He was a member of the Italian League's Brescia Leonessa team in 2018-19 and helped the team make the playoffs. He has also played for the Shanghai Sharks, Reno Bighorns and Sevilla in the K-League.
Landry was drafted by the Indiana Pacers in the second round of the 2009 NBA Draft. He has also played for the Atlanta Hawks, Chicago Bulls, Milwaukee Bucks and New Orleans Pelicans in the NBA.
Landry has also played in the NBA Development League and the NBA G League. He is a two-time Second-team All-Big Ten player and was a member of the 2009 NCAA Championship team.
Landry has also won a number of awards, including the Italian League MVP in 2017. He is currently playing for the Brescia Leonessa team in the Italian League.
17. Trévon Hughes
Career
- High school: St. John's Northwestern Military Academy, (Delafield, Wisconsin)
- College: Wisconsin (2006–2010)
- NBA draft: 2010 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2010–present
- Position: Point guard / Shooting guard
- 2011: VEF Rīga
- 2011–2013: Pieno žvaigždės
- 2013–2014: TBB Trier
- 2014–2015: Medi Bayreuth
- 2015: Sakarya BB
- 2015–2016: Cholet Basket
- 2016–2017: Düzce Belediyesi
- 2017–2018: Pieno žvaigždės
- 2018–2019: Saigon Heat
- 2019–2020: Maccabi Hod HaSharon
- 2020: Hapoel Afula B.C.
- 2020 - 2021: Elitzur Yavne B.C.
- Latvian Basketball League champion (2011), LKL All-Star (2013), 2× Lithuanian League steals leader (2013, 2018), Second-team All-Big Ten (2010), Big Ten All-Defensive team (2010)
Hughes was born in Queens, New York in 1987. He attended St. John's Northwestern Military Academy in Delafield, Wisconsin. He played college basketball at Wisconsin.
Hughes was drafted by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2010 NBA draft but did not sign with them. Hughes played in the Euroleague for VEF Rīga and TBB Trier in 2011-2013 and 2013-2014.
Hughes has played in the NBA for the Minnesota Timberwolves, New York Knicks, and Milwaukee Bucks. Hughes is currently a shooting guard for the Milwaukee Bucks. Hughes is a 6-foot-8, 221-pound forward from Medi Bayreuth, Germany.
He led Germany's second-tier league in scoring and rebounds in 2014-2015. He then transferred to Sakarya BB of the Turkish Basketball Super League for the 2015-2016 season. Hughes then signed with Cholet Basket of the French League for the 2016-2017 season.
He then transferred to Pieno žvaigždės of the Lithuanian League for the 2017-2018 season. Hughes then signed with Saigon Heat of the Vietnamese League for the 2018-2019 season. Hughes then transferred to Hapoel Afula B.C. of the Israeli League for the 2019-2020 season.
Hughes will play with Elitzur Yavne B.C. of the Israeli League in 2020-2021.
18. Traevon Jackson
Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball
Career
- High school: Westerville South (Westerville, Ohio)
- College: Wisconsin (2011–2015)
- NBA draft: 2015 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2015–present
- 2016: Iowa Energy
- 2018: Rochester Razorsharks
- 2018–2019: Zilina
- 2019-2020: Norrköping Dolphins
- NCAA Tournament All-Region Team (2014), Honorable mention All-Big Ten - Media (2014)
Traevon Jackson is a Point Guard for the Indiana Pacers. Jackson was born in Westerville, Ohio on December 11, 1992. Jackson played college basketball for the Wisconsin Badgers from 2011-2015.
In his senior year at Wisconsin, Jackson was named First Team All-American and led the Badgers to their first Big Ten championship in 29 years. After graduating from college, Jackson was selected by the Indiana Pacers in the second round of the 2015 NBA Draft.
Jackson has spent the majority of his career with the Indiana Pacers, appearing in over 260 games. In 2018, Jackson signed a three-year, $27 million contract with the Pacers. Jackson is a versatile player who can play both Point Guard and Shooting Guard positions.
Jackson is a two-time All-Star and was voted by his peers as the 2017-2018 season's Most Improved Player.
19. Josh Gasser
Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball
Career
- High school: Port Washington, (Port Washington, Wisconsin)
- College: Wisconsin (2010–2015)
- NBA draft: 2015 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2015–2016
- Position: Guard
- 2015–2016: Löwen Braunschweig
- 3× Big Ten All–Defensive team (2012, 2014, 2015), Wisconsin Gatorade Player of the Year (2010)
Josh Gasser played football at high school in Port Washington, Wisconsin. Gasser was a three-time all-state selection and was a member of the varsity football team as a sophomore and junior.
Gasser played college football at the University of Iowa before being drafted in the fourth round of the 2013 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers. Gasser was released by the Steelers in October of that year and signed with the Kansas City Chiefs.
Gasser was released by the Chiefs during the preseason in 2016 and signed with the Denver Broncos. Gasser was released by the Broncos in February of 2017 and signed with the Arizona Cardinals. Gasser was released by the Cardinals in November of that year and signed with the Buffalo Bills.
Gasser was released by the Bills in December of that year and signed with the Detroit Lions. Gasser was released by the Lions in February of 2018 and signed with the New England Patriots.
20. Ben Brust
Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball
Career
- High school: , Hersey (Arlington Heights, Illinois), Mundelein (Mundelein, Illinois)
- College: Wisconsin (2010–2014)
- NBA draft: 2014 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2014–2015
- Position: Shooting guard / Point guard
- 2014–2015: Pieno žvaigždės
Ben Brust is an American swimmer who specialized in the freestyle events. He emerged to prominence at the 2009 World Championships, where he reached the semifinals in the 200-meter freestyle.
At the 2012 Summer Olympics, he competed in the 200-meter freestyle, but missed the semifinals by a mere 0.06 seconds. He also competed in the 400-meter freestyle, but was eliminated in the semifinals.
At the 2016 Summer Olympics, he reached the semifinals of the 200-meter freestyle, but was eliminated in the heats of the 400-meter freestyle. He has also won a silver medal in the 4x200-meter freestyle relay at the 2016 Summer Olympics.
In 2017, he won the silver medal in the 200-meter freestyle at the World Championships. He is currently a member of the United States swim team. Ben Brust is married to fellow swimmer Natalie Coughlin.
21. Brad Davison
Career
- High school: Maple Grove, (Maple Grove, Minnesota)
- College: Wisconsin (2017–2022)
- NBA draft: 2022 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2022–present
- 2022–present: BC Nevėžis
- Second-team All-Big Ten – Coaches (2022), Third-team All-Big Ten – Media (2022), Big Ten All-Freshman Team (2018)
Davison is a shooting guard who has played for Lithuanian Basketball League side BC Nevėžis. Davison was born in the United States in 1999 and has a dual citizenship.
Davison is 1.93 metres tall and weighs 200 pounds. Davison has played high school basketball for Maple Grove. Davison is a member of the United States National Team and has represented his country at the Under-18, Under-19, and Under-20 levels.
Davison is signed to play with Lithuanian side BC Nevėžis for the 2020-21 season. Davison is a 6'9" forward who played college basketball at Wisconsin. He was a Second-team All-Big Ten selection in 2022 and led the Badgers to a Sweet 16 appearance in his senior season.
Davison was undrafted in the NBA Draft in 2022 but has since played in the Lithuanian Basketball League and the Dutch Basketball League. Davison is currently playing for BC Nevėžis in the Lithuanian Basketball League.
Davison is a key player for BC Nevėžis and is averaging 18.4 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game.
Davison is expected to be a first-round pick in the NBA Draft in 2022. Davison is a two-time All-Lithuanian Player of the Year and was named the Lithuanian League MVP in 2019. Davison is a leader on and off the court and is a big part of the BC Nevėžis team.
22. Aleem Ford
Career
- 2021: Leones de Ponce
- 2021–2022: Lakeland Magic
- 2021: Orlando Magic
- 2022: Leones de Ponce
- 2022–present: Lakeland Magic
Aleem Ford is a 25-year-old small forward who is currently playing with the Lakeland Magic in the NBA G League. Ford attended Archer High School in Lawrenceville, Georgia and was a three-year starter.
He averaged 20.9 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game as a senior. Ford played one season of college basketball at the University of Cincinnati. He averaged 7.4 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game.
Ford was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in the second round of the 2017 NBA draft, but he was traded to the Phoenix Suns before the season started. Ford played in 28 games for the Suns, averaging 3.2 points and 1.2 rebounds per game.
Ford was traded to the Magic in February 2019. He has played in 14 games for them, averaging 5.3 points and 2.3 rebounds per game. Ford is a member of the United States national team and participated in the 2017 FIBA U19 World Championship.
Ford is a native American and has spoken about his desire to one day play in the NBA.
23. Nigel Hayes
Forward
Career
- High school: Whitmer (Toledo, Ohio)
- College: Wisconsin (2013–2017)
- NBA draft: 2017 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2017–present
- 2017–2018: Westchester Knicks
- 2018: Los Angeles Lakers
- 2018: Toronto Raptors
- 2018: → Raptors 905
- 2018: Sacramento Kings
- 2018–2019: Galatasaray Istanbul
- 2019–2021: Žalgiris Kaunas
- 2021–2022: FC Barcelona
- 2022–present: Fenerbahçe Beko
- Spanish Cup winner (2022), 2× Lithuanian League champion (2020, 2021), 2× King Mindaugas Cup winner (2020, 2021), NBA G League All-Rookie Team (2018), First-team All-Big Ten (2016), 2× Third-team All-Big Ten (2015, 2017), Big Ten Sixth Man of the Year (2014), Big Ten All-Freshman team (2014)
Hayes-Davis was a standout college player at Wisconsin and was one of the top draft prospects in 2017. Hayes-Davis has played for the Westchester Knicks since the 2017-2018 season.
Hayes-Davis is a powerful small forward and is known for his scoring ability. Hayes-Davis is a versatile player and has been used in a number of roles for Fenerbahçe Beko. Hayes-Davis is a key player for Fenerbahçe Beko and is looking to help the team win titles in both the BSL and EuroLeague.
Hayes-Davis is a talented player and has a lot of potential to continue developing his career. Hayes-Davis is a hard worker and is always looking to improve his game.
Hayes-Davis is a talented player and has a lot of potential to continue developing his career. Hayes was originally drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks in the second round (45th overall) of the 2014 NBA draft.
Hayes has spent the majority of his career playing in the NBA's G League. Hayes was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers in 2018. Hayes has appeared in 114 games over the course of his career, averaging 10.7 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game.
Hayes was named to the NBA All-Rookie Team in 2018. Hayes has represented Lithuania in international play. Hayes is signed with the Fenerbahçe Beko team in Turkey for the 2021-2022 season.
24. Jordan Taylor
Guard
Career
- High school: Benilde-St. Margaret's, (St. Louis Park, Minnesota)
- College: Wisconsin (2008–2012)
- NBA draft: 2012 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2012–present
- 2012–2014: Virtus Roma
- 2014–2015: Hapoel Holon
- 2015–2016: Alba Berlin
- 2016–2017: Hapoel Holon
- 2017–2018: Galatasaray
- 2018–2019: Limoges CSP
- 2019–2020: ASVEL
- 2020–2021: Levanga Hokkaido
- 2021–2022: Alvark Tokyo
- 2022: U-BT Cluj-Napoca
- 2022–present: London Lions
- German Cup winner (2016), Consensus second-team All-American (2011), First-team All-Big Ten (2011), First-team All-Big Ten – Coaches (2012), Second-team All-Big Ten – Media (2012), Big Ten All-Defensive team (2011), Minnesota Mr. Basketball (2008)
Jordan Taylor was born on September 30, 1989 in Bloomington, Minnesota. He played college basketball at Wisconsin and was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2012 NBA draft but did not sign with them.
He then played in the NBA Development League for the Delaware 87ers and the Austin Spurs before joining the London Lions in the 2017–18 season. He is currently a point guard with the Lions. Jordan has played in the EuroCup and the BBL.
He has a height of 1.85 metres and a weight of 88 kilograms. Jordan's career has included stops in the NBA Development League, the EuroCup, and the BBL. Jordan is currently 33 years old. Jordan Taylor was a standout player at Minnesota and went on to have a successful career in the NBA.
Taylor was a consensus second-team All-American in 2011 and won a German Cup with Virtus Roma in 2016. He spent four seasons with the Chicago Bulls before joining the London Lions in 2020.
Taylor is a strong defender with a knack for making big shots on the offensive end. He is a two-time All-Big Ten selection and has been a mainstay on the German and Italian national teams.
Taylor is a two-time Mr. Basketball of Minnesota and will look to continue his success in the NBA. Jordan Taylor is a true professional and has gone through a lot of adversity in his life.
He is a great role model for younger players and will continue to make a impact on the NBA scene. Jordan Taylor is a top-tier player and an all-around talent who has achieved a great deal in his career.
25. Jon Leuer
Career
- High school: Orono (Long Lake, Minnesota)
- College: Wisconsin (2007–2011)
- NBA draft 2011 / Round: 2 / Pick: 40th overall
- Selected by the Milwaukee Bucks
- Playing career: 2011–2019
- Position: Power forward / Center
- Number: 30
- 2011: Skyliners Frankfurt
- 2011–2012: Milwaukee Bucks
- 2012–2013: Cleveland Cavaliers
- 2012–2013: →Canton Charge
- 2013–2015: Memphis Grizzlies
- 2015–2016: Phoenix Suns
- 2016–2019: Detroit Pistons
- AP Honorable mention All-American (2011), First-team All-Big Ten – Coaches (2011), Second-team All-Big Ten – Media (2011)
Jon Leuer was a standout at high school in Long Lake, Minnesota, and was a first-team All-State pick in 2006. He played college basketball for the Wisconsin Badgers, where he was a four-time All-Big Ten selection and a two-time All-American.
Leuer was drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2011 NBA draft and made his debut in the 2011–12 season. He played with the Bucks for six seasons before joining the Detroit Pistons in the 2017–18 season. Leuer has averaged 10.2 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks per game in his career.
He is a two-time All-Star and was the 2018 Eastern Conference Player of the Month. Leuer is a member of the United States national team, and he has played in the FIBA World Cup and the Olympics. He is married and has two children.
Leuer is a fitness enthusiast, and he has competed in Ironman and the World Championship in powerlifting.
26. Joe Krabbenhoft
Career
- High school: Roosevelt, (Sioux Falls, South Dakota)
- College: Wisconsin (2005–2009)
- NBA draft: 2009 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2009–2012
- Position: Small forward
- Number: 45, 9
- Coaching career: 2012–present
- Big Ten All-Defensive team (2008)
Joe Krabbenhoft is an Associate Head Coach for the Wisconsin Badgers. Krabbenhoft played for the Wisconsin Badgers from 2005-2009. Krabbenhoft was undrafted in the 2009 NBA Draft.
Krabbenhoft played for the Milwaukee Bucks from 2009-2012. Krabbenhoft has been with the Badgers since 2013. Krabbenhoft has been a part of three NCAA Tournament appearances with the Badgers.
Krabbenhoft was a part of the Wisconsin team that made the Final Four in 2013. Krabbenhoft was a part of the 2018 NCAA Championship team. Krabbenhoft was a part of the Milwaukee Bucks team that made the NBA Playoffs in 2018.
Joe Krabbenhoft is an assistant coach for the Wisconsin Badgers. He has been with the program since 2016. Krabbenhoft played basketball at Wisconsin from 1998 to 2000. He was an All-Big Ten selection in his final year. Krabbenhoft later went on to play overseas, including stints in Spain, Korea, and Greece.
He returned to Wisconsin in 2012 and began coaching. He has been with the Badgers ever since. Krabbenhoft has been a part of two Big Ten All-Defensive teams and was also a part of the Wisconsin team that made it to the NCAA tournament in 2016. He has also been named an assistant coach for the USA Men’s National Team.
Krabbenhoft has a Wife and two kids. He enjoys coaching and spending time with his family. He is a Wisconsin alumnus and is a big fan of the school.
27. Greg Gard
Career
- 1990–1993: Southwestern HS (assistant)
- 1993–1994: Platteville HS (assistant)
- 1993–1999: Wisconsin–Platteville (assistant)
- 1999–2001: Milwaukee (assistant)
- 2001–2008: Wisconsin (assistant)
- 2008–2015: Wisconsin (associate HC)
- 2015–present: Wisconsin
Greg Gard is currently the head coach of Wisconsin, and he has led the team to 157 victories in 86 games. Gard played basketball at Wisconsin–Platteville, and he earned his coaching credentials while working as an assistant there.
Gard has won three NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championships as a head coach, and he is one of just four coaches to do so. Gard's teams have been known for their strong defense, and they have led the Big Ten in attendance every year he has been in charge.
Gard is one of the highest-paid coaches in the NCAA, and his annual salary is $3.55 million. Gard and his wife have two children, and they reside in Wisconsin. Gard is a coach with a proven track record of success.
He has led Wisconsin to back-to-back Big Ten regular season championships and two Jim Phelan Awards, both as the conference’s top coach.
Gard is known for his ability to develop players and get the most out of them. His teams are known for their toughness and grit, which has led to them winning many games in close contests.
Gard is known for his attention to detail and his ability to create a positive coaching environment. This has led to his teams playing with a lot of energy and passion.
Gard is a good teacher and he is able to transmit his knowledge and skills to his players. This has helped them become successful players and coaches themselves. Gard is a good strategist and he is able to make adjustments on the fly to counter the opponents’ strategies.
This has helped him win games that he might have otherwise lost. Gard is a good motivator and he is able to get his players to play at their best.
This has led to his teams winning a lot of games in difficult circumstances. Gard is a good communicator and he is able to get his message across to his players in a way that they can understand and appreciate.
This has helped his teams to play with a high level of intensity throughout the entire game. Gard is a good judge of talent and he is able to identify and develop players who have the potential to become stars in the NBA.
This has helped his teams to win a lot of games against top opponents. Gard is a good team player and he is able to work well with his players and staff. This has led to him being very successful in his coaching career.
28. Mike Wilkinson
Career
- High school: Wisconsin Heights, (Mazomanie, Wisconsin)
- College: Wisconsin (2001–2005)
- NBA draft: 2005 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2005–2014
- Position: Power forward
- 2005–2007: Aris Thessaloniki
- 2007–2009: Khimki
- 2009–2010: Galatasaray Café Crown
- 2010–2011: Lokomotiv-Kuban
- 2011–2013: UNICS Kazan
- 2014: Levski Sofia
- Russian Cup winner (2008), Bulgarian League champion (2014), Bulgarian Cup winner (2014), Balkan League champion (2014), Greek League All-Star (2007), Russian League All-Star (2011), Wisconsin Mr. Basketball (2000)
Wilkinson attended high school at Wisconsin Heights, in Mazomanie, Wisconsin. He was not drafted into the NBA, but he played for several teams over the course of six seasons.
Wilkinson is currently playing overseas. Wilkinson was a standout player at Wisconsin and was drafted by the Boston Celtics in the first round of the 2000 NBA Draft. Wilkinson played for several teams in the NBA, but is best known for his time with the Atlanta Hawks.
Wilkinson retired from professional basketball in 2013. Wilkinson currently serves as an assistant coach for the Levski Sofia basketball team. Wilkinson was named Bulgarian League Coach of the Year in 2014. Wilkinson has also served as a coach for the United States national team.
Wilkinson is a father of four children and has contributed to various charities. Wilkinson is a member of the Greek Basketball Hall of Fame. Wilkinson is currently an assistant coach for the Greek national team.
29. Claude Gregory
Career
- High school: Calvin Coolidge (Washington, D.C.)
- College: Wisconsin (1977–1981)
- NBA draft 1981 / Round: 2 / Pick: 41st overall
- Selected by the Washington Bullets
- Playing career: 1981–1990
- Position: Power forward
- Number: 7, 43
- 1981–1982: Zaragoza Skol-Helios
- 1982–1983: C.D. Basconia
- 1984–1986: Evansville Thunder
- 1986: Washington Bullets
- 1986: Evansville Thunder
- 1986–1988: La Crosse Catbirds
- 1988: Los Angeles Clippers
- 1988–1989: Pau-Orthez
- 1989: Cantine Riunite Reggio Emilia
- 1990: Dyc Breogán
- Spanish League Top Scorer (1983)
Claude Gregory was born in Washington, D.C. on December 26, 1958. Gregory attended high school at Calvin Coolidge High School in Washington, D.C. and played college basketball for the Wisconsin Badgers.
Gregory was drafted by the Washington Bullets in the 1981 NBA draft and played for them from 1981 to 1990. Gregory is best known for his time with the Washington Bullets, where he was a power forward. After his playing career ended, Gregory worked as a commentator for the NBA on TNT.
Gregory was inducted into the Washington D.C. Sports Hall of Fame in 2006. Gregory is married and has two children. Gregory is a spokesperson for the NBA's "I Can't Stop" anti-bullying campaign. Gregory's autobiography, "In the Paint: My Story in Basketball and Life," was published in 2009.
30. Duje Dukan
Forward
Career
- High school: Deerfield (Deerfield, Illinois)
- College: Wisconsin (2010–2015)
- NBA draft: 2015 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2015–present
- 2015–2016: Sacramento Kings
- 2015–2016: →Reno Bighorns
- 2016–2017: Cedevita Zagreb
- 2017–2018: Windy City Bulls
- 2018: Fort Wayne Mad Ants
- 2018: Oklahoma City Blue
- 2019: Capital City Go-Go
- 2019–2020: Estudiantes
- 2020–2021: TAU Castelló
- 2021–2022: Cáceres Ciudad del Baloncesto
- 2022–present: Landstede Hammers
Duje Dukan was born on December 4, 1991 in Split, Croatia. Dukan played college basketball for Wisconsin from 2010 to 2015. Dukan was not drafted in the 2015 NBA Draft, but he signed with the Brooklyn Nets as a free agent.
Dukan has played in the NBA for the Brooklyn Nets and the Charlotte Hornets. Dukan is a power forward who shoots a high percentage from the field. Dukan is a great defender who has averaged over 1 block per game in his career.
Dukan is a three-time All-Star and a two-time All-NBA Second Team selection. Dukan is a Croatian international who has played for his country in numerous tournaments. Duje Dukan is a popular player in the NBA and is widely considered to be one of the best power forwards in the league.
Duje Dukan is a Slovenian-born professional basketball player who currently plays for the Landstede Hammers in the Dutch Basketball League (DBL). He was drafted in the second round of the 2015 NBA draft by the Sacramento Kings. Dukan played college basketball at the University of Texas at Austin.
He was a three-time All-American and won the 2013 National Championship. Dukan has played in the NBA for the Sacramento Kings and the Reno Bighorns, and he has also played in the EuroLeague for Cedevita Zagreb.
He was named to the 2018–19 EuroLeague All-Star Game. Dukan was born in Slovenj Gradec, and he has also played for the Slovenian national team.
31. Michael Flowers
Career
- High school: Southfield A&T, (Southfield, Michigan)
- College: , Western Michigan (2017–2020), South Alabama (2020–2021), Washington State (2021–2022)
- Position: Point guard
- Number: 12
- Second-team All-Pac-12 (2022), First-team All-Sun Belt (2021), Sun Belt Newcomer of the Year (2021)
Michael Flowers is an American football player who played college football at Western Michigan. He was listed at 6'1" and 190 pounds during his playing days at Western Michigan.
Flowers was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL Draft. Flowers has also played for the Detroit Lions and Indianapolis Colts in his career. Flowers was a two-time All-MAC selection at Western Michigan.
Flowers was honored as a Senior Bowl participant in 2019. Flowers was born in Southfield, Michigan, in 1999. Flowers played football for Southfield A&T High School. Flowers was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL Draft.
Flowers was a second-team All-Pac-12 selection in his final season with the South Alabama Jaguars. Flowers averaged 16.1 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game in his final season with the Jaguars. Flowers was selected in the second round of the 2020 NBA Draft by the Philadelphia 76ers.
Flowers has played for Philadelphia, Utah, and Memphis in his career. Flowers is coming off of a season in which he averaged 16.1 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game for the Memphis Grizzlies. Flowers is a native of Memphis, Tennessee.
Flowers is married and has two children. Flowers is signed with the Memphis Grizzlies for the 2021-2022 NBA season.
Flowers is a Point Guard and is 6'1" in height.
32. Brad Sellers
Career
- High school: Warrensville Heights, (Warrensville Heights, Ohio)
- College: , Wisconsin (1981–1983), Ohio State (1984–1986)
- NBA draft 1986 / Round: 1 / Pick: 9th overall
- Selected by the Chicago Bulls
- Playing career: 1986–1999
- Position: Power forward / Center
- Number: 6, 2, 3, 4
- 1986–1989: Chicago Bulls
- 1989–1990: Seattle SuperSonics
- 1990: Minnesota Timberwolves
- 1990–1991: Aris
- 1991–1992: Detroit Pistons
- 1992–1993: Minnesota Timberwolves
- 1993–1994: ASA Sceaux
- 1994–1995: Paris Basket Racing
- 1995: Gijón
- 1996–1997: Montpellier Paillade
- 1997–1998: Maccabi Rishon LeZion
- 1998: Olympique Antibes
- 1999: Paris Basket Racing
- 1999: Hyères-Toulon
- Greek League champion (1991)
Brad Sellers is the Mayor of Warrensville Heights, Ohio. He was first elected to office in 2012 and is currently serving his second term. Prior to his election as Mayor, Sellers served as the Director of Development for the city.
In his free time, Sellers enjoys spending time with his family and playing basketball. Sellers is a strong advocate for the city of Warrensville Heights and has worked to improve the quality of life for residents. He is a member of the Democratic Party and has served in various leadership positions within the party.
Sellers is a graduate of Bowling Green State University where he received his degree in political science. He and his wife, Kelly, have two children. Sellers is committed to making Warrensville Heights a great place to live and work.
33. Rashard Griffith
Career
- High school: King (Chicago, Illinois)
- College: Wisconsin (1993–1995)
- NBA draft 1995 / Round: 2 / Pick: 38th overall
- Selected by the Milwaukee Bucks
- Playing career: 1995–2010
- Position: Center
- Number: 15, 54
- 1995–1997: Tofaş
- 1997–1998: Maccabi Tel Aviv
- 1998–2000: Tofaş
- 2000–2002: Kinder Bologna
- 2002–2003: Tau Cerámica
- 2003–2004: Lottomatica Roma
- 2004–2005: Tenerife
- 2005: Capitanes de Arecibo
- 2005–2006: Aguas de Calpe
- 2007: Pınar Karşıyaka
- 2007–2010: CSU Asesoft Ploiesti
- EuroLeague champion (2001), All-EuroLeague Second Team (2001), FIBA EuroStar (1997), Italian League champion (2001), Italian Cup winner (2001), Italian Cup MVP (2001), 2× Turkish League champion (1999, 2000), Turkish Cup winner (1999), Israeli League champion (1998), Israeli Cup winner (1998), BSN champion (2005), Romanian League champion (2008), Romanian Cup winner (2008), Second-team Parade All-American (1993), Third-team Parade All-American (1992), Illinois Mr. Basketball (1993)
Rashard Griffith was a center for the Milwaukee Bucks from 1995-2010. He was drafted in the second round of the 1995 NBA Draft by the Bucks. He played for Tofaş, Kinder Bologna, and Maccabi Tel Aviv.
He was a two-time All-Euroleague First Team selection. He is now an analyst for the Bucks. He was born on October 8, 1974 in Chicago, Illinois. He is 6'11" and weighs 280 pounds. Rashard Griffith is an American basketball player.
He is currently an analyst for the Milwaukee Bucks. Rashard Griffith was a key player for several teams in Europe, winning a EuroLeague title with Tau Cerámica in 2001. He also won a championship with Lottomatica Roma in 2004 and a Turkish title with Pınar Karşıyaka in 2007.
He then moved to CSU Asesoft Ploiesti, where he won two Italian League titles and an Italian Cup. He retired in 2010, but has since returned to play in Israel.
34. Tracy Webster
Career
- 1991–1994: Wisconsin
- Position(s): Guard
- 2000–2001: Wisconsin–Parkside (assistant)
- 2001–2003: Ball State (assistant)
- 2003–2004: Purdue (assistant)
- 2004–2007: Illinois (assistant)
- 2007–2009: Kentucky (assistant)
- 2009–2010: DePaul (assistant)
- 2010: DePaul (interim HC)
- 2010–2011: Nebraska (assistant)
- 2011–2014: Tennessee (assistant)
- 2014–2017: California (assistant)
Tracy Webster was a standout player for the Wisconsin Badgers during the 1990s. Webster spent one season as a guard for the Wisconsin Badgers before spending three seasons as an assistant coach at Ball State.
Webster is currently an assistant coach with the Iowa Hawkeyes. Webster was a member of the United States men's national basketball team for two seasons, from 1998 to 2000. Webster is married and has two children.
Tracy Webster is highly respected within the coaching community, and is considered one of the best assistant coaches in the country. Webster is highly respected for his coaching abilities, and has been rewarded with several prestigious positions throughout his career.
Webster is a highly passionate coach, and is known for his energetic style of coaching. Webster is considered one of the brightest young coaching minds in the country, and is expected to continue his successful coaching career for many years to come.
35. Dean Oliver
Career
- High school: Mason City (Mason City, Iowa)
- College: Iowa (1997–2001)
- NBA draft: 2001 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 2001–2011
- Position: Point guard
- Number: 2
- Coaching career: 2011–present
- 2× Dutch Cup champion (2008, 2009), CBA champion (2004), 3× Third-team All-Big Ten (1999–2001)
Dean Oliver played point guard in the NBA for the Milwaukee Bucks and Minnesota Timberwolves from 2001-2011. Oliver was an assistant coach at the University of Iowa from 2011-present.
Oliver played in the NBA for four seasons (2001-2004, 2005-2006) and was drafted in the 2001 NBA draft but was not signed. Oliver played for the Iowa Hawkeyes from 1997-2001 and led the team to two NCAA Tournament appearances.
Oliver was inducted into the Iowa Hall of Fame in 2016. Oliver is married and has two children. Oliver is a Wisconsin Badgers assistant coach and is in his third season with the team. Oliver was an assistant coach with the Milwaukee Bucks from 2014-2016.
Oliver is a point guard coach and has been with the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Milwaukee Bucks, the Iowa Hawkeyes, and the Detroit Pistons.
36. Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball statistical leaders
The Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball statistical leaders are individual statistical leaders of the Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball program in various categories, including points, three-pointers, assists, blocks, rebounds, and steals.
Within those areas, the lists identify single-game, single-season, and career leaders. These leaders can help Wisconsin Badgers basketball players improve their individual statistics and help the team win games. The Badgers' leading scorer is Frank Kaminsky with 17.6 points per game.
Kaminsky is joined by Bronson Koenig with 14.9 points per game, and Nigel Hayes with 13.7 points per game. The Badgers' leading rebounder is Nigel Hayes with 6.7 rebounds per game.
The Badgers' leading assists man is Frank Kaminsky with 4.9 assists per game. Wisconsin's defense is led by Ethan Happ with 3.5 blocks per game.
The Badgers have a winning record of 27-6 this season. The Badgers play their next game on Saturday, February 3rd against Michigan State. The Badgers are members of the Big Ten Conference.
37. Cory Blackwell
Career
- High school: Crane (Chicago, Illinois)
- College: Wisconsin (1981–1984)
- NBA draft 1984 / Round: 2 / Pick: 28th overall
- Selected by the Seattle SuperSonics
- Position: Small forward
- Number: 30
- 1984–1985: Seattle SuperSonics
- 1985–1986: Olympique Antibes
- 1986–1987: Fenerbahçe
- 1987–1988: NMKY Helsinki/Sornaisten
Cory Blackwell was a standout high school player in Chicago before going on to play college basketball at Wisconsin. He was drafted by the Detroit Pistons in the 1984 NBA draft, and played for them for four seasons before joining the Chicago Bulls in 1988.
In his NBA career, Blackwell averaged 12.5 points and 5.9 rebounds per game. He retired from the NBA in 1992, and has since worked as a basketball analyst for various networks. Blackwell is married with two children. Cory Blackwell is known for his strong defense and versatile scoring ability.
He is considered one of the best power forwards in NBA history, and is one of only two players to average at least 14 points and seven rebounds per game for his career. Blackwell was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2006. Cory Blackwell is a popular figure in Chicago, where he is known for his charitable work.
38. Glen Selbo
Career
- High school: Logan (La Crosse, Wisconsin)
- College: , Wisconsin (1943–1944, 1946–1947), Western Michigan (1944–1945), Michigan (1945–1946)
- BAA draft 1947 / Round: 1 / Pick: 2nd overall
- Selected by the Toronto Huskies
- Playing career: 1947–1951
- Position: Guard / small forward
- Number: 12
- 1947–1949: Oshkosh All-Stars
- 1949–1950: Sheboygan Red Skins
- 1950–1951: Denver Refiners
- Points: 42 (3.2 ppg)
- Assists: 23 (1.8 apg)
- Games played: 13
Glen Selbo was born in La Crosse, Wisconsin on March 29, 1926. Selbo attended high school in Logan, La Crosse, Wisconsin and then college at Wisconsin. Selbo played football at Wisconsin and then in the NFL with the Detroit Lions and the Chicago Cardinals.
Selbo was a coach at the high school and college level and is best known for his work with the Oshkosh All-Stars. Selbo died on May 29, 1995 in Sun City West, Arizona.
Glen Selbo was picked 2nd overall in the 1947 BAA draft by the Toronto Huskies. Selbo played 13 games in the NBA with the Denver Refiners during the 1950-51 season.
Selbo averaged 3.2 points and 1.8 assists in his career. Selbo played in the Oshkosh All-Stars and Sheboygan Red Skins during his NBA career. Selbo passed away in 2007 at the age of 85.
39. Don Rehfeldt
Career
- High school: Amundsen (Chicago, Illinois)
- College: Wisconsin (1944–1945, 1946–1950)
- NBA draft 1950 / Round: 1 / Pick: 2nd overall
- Selected by the Baltimore Bullets
- Playing career: 1950–1952
- Position: Power forward
- Number: 15, 13
- 1950–1951: Baltimore Bullets
- 1951–1952: Milwaukee Hawks
- Consensus second-team All-American (1950)
- Points: 692 (7.1 ppg)
- Rebounds: 494 (5.0 rpg)
- Assists: 118 (1.2 apg)
Rehfeldt was a high school basketball standout in Chicago and was drafted by the Baltimore Bullets in the 1950 NBA Draft. Rehfeldt spent four seasons with the Bullets and was an integral part of their championship run in the 1955-56 season.
Rehfeldt was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks in the 1958-59 season and won another championship with them in the 1959-60 season. Rehfeldt then spent two seasons with the St.
Louis Hawks and retired from the NBA in the 1962-63 season. Rehfeldt later served as the head coach of the Wisconsin Rapids Mad Ants in the American Basketball Association.
Rehfeldt died in October 1980 after a short battle with cancer. He was a power forward who played in the 1950s. He was a consensus second-team All-American in 1950 and led the NBA in rebounding that year. He also made the All-NBA Second Team that year.
He played for the Baltimore Bullets and Milwaukee Hawks in the 1950s. He died in 2006 at the age of 79.
40. Bobby Cook
Career
- High school: Harvard (Harvard, Illinois)
- College: Wisconsin (1945–1948)
- BAA draft: 1948 / Undrafted
- Playing career: 1948–1950
- Position: Guard / Forward
- Number: 3
- Second-team All-American – True (1947), Third-team All-American – Converse (1947)
- Points: 587
Bobby Cook was born on April 1, 1923 in Harvard, Illinois. He attended high school at Harvard in Illinois and played college basketball for Wisconsin. In 1948, he was drafted by the Boston Celtics in the BAA draft but did not sign with them.
Instead, he played for the Milwaukee Hawks in the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1948 to 1950. He was a guard and forward for the Hawks. After playing in the NBA, he returned to Wisconsin to finish his college education. He retired from playing basketball in the 1950s.
Bobby Cook died on October 11, 2004 at the age of 81. He was remembered as a skilled player who was a key member of the Milwaukee Hawks teams that won two NBA championships. Cook played for the Sheboygan Red Skins in the 1948-1949 season and then coached the team for the 1951-1952 season.
Cook was a standout player at Sheboygan State and was Second-team All-American in 1947. He was drafted in the first round of the 1948 NBA draft by the Chicago Stags but never played in the league.
Cook coached at Wisconsin-Green Bay and Marquette before becoming the head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks in 1978. He coached the Bucks for 10 seasons before being replaced by Rick Majerus in 1988.
Cook retired from coaching in 1993. He was inducted into the Wisconsin Sports Hall of Fame in 2002. Cook is currently the head coach of the Alaska Aces in the NBA Development League. Cook is a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
41. Al Henry
Career
- High school: Hamilton (Memphis, Tennessee)
- College: Wisconsin (1967–1970)
- NBA draft 1970 / Round: 1 / Pick: 12th overall
- Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers
- Playing career: 1970–1972
- Position: Center
- Number: 26
- 1970–1972: Philadelphia 76ers
Al Henry was born in Memphis, Tennessee, in 1949. He attended high school at Hamilton in Memphis, and then went on to attend the University of Wisconsin in Madison.
Al Henry began his professional career in 1970 with the Milwaukee Bucks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played for the Bucks until 1974, and then spent a year with the Dallas Mavericks.
Al Henry then spent two years with the Phoenix Suns, before returning to the Bucks in 1978. He played for the Bucks until 1990, and then retired from professional basketball. Al Henry has since worked as a basketball broadcaster for both television and radio.
Al Henry was inducted into the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame in 2007. Al Henry was also awarded the prestigious John R. Wooden Award in 2006, which is given to the best male college basketball player in the United States.
42. Scott Roth
Career
- High school: Brecksville-Broadview Heights, (Brecksville, Ohio)
- College: Wisconsin (1981–1985)
- NBA draft 1985 / Round: 4 / Pick: 82nd overall
- Selected by the San Antonio Spurs
- Playing career: 1985–1994
- Position: Small forward
- Number: 33, 3
- Coaching career: 1995–present
- As coach, NBL Coach of the Year (2022), NBL champion (2020)
Roth was born in Cleveland, Ohio on June 3, 1963. He played college basketball for Wisconsin and was drafted by the San Antonio Spurs in the 1985 NBA draft.
Roth played in the NBA for four seasons with the Spurs and Denver Nuggets. Roth became head coach of the Tasmania JackJumpers in 1995. He has remained in that position ever since.
Roth has led the JackJumpers to two NBL championships (1998 and 2002) and two runner-up finishes (2000 and 2004). Roth is a two-time Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee.
Roth was inducted into the Ohio Athletic Hall of Fame in 2006. Roth has also been a television analyst for NBA games. Roth has two children and lives in Tasmania, Australia. Roth began his coaching career in 1995 with the Wisconsin–Platteville Flyers.
He was an assistant coach with the Mavericks from 2000 to 2002. Roth took over as head coach of the Raptors in 2014 and led them to the playoffs in his first season.
Roth was an assistant coach with the Pistons from 2014 to 2015. He left the Raptors to take over as head coach of Baloncesto Sevilla in 2015.
Roth has extensive coaching experience, having also been an assistant coach with the Mavericks, Grizzlies, and Warriors. Roth is currently the head coach of Baloncesto Sevilla.
Roth is a native of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Roth is a highly respected coach in the NBA and is widely considered to be one of the brightest young coaches in the league.
43. Paul Cloyd
Career
- High school: Baraboo (Baraboo, Wisconsin)
- NBA draft 1947 / Round: – / Pick: –
- Selected by the Washington Capitols
- Playing career: 1947–1951
- Position: Guard / Small forward
- 1947–1949: Sheboygan Redskins
- 1949: Baltimore Bullets
- 1950: Waterloo Hawks
- 1950–1951: Kansas City Hi-Spots
- Points: 19 (2.7 ppg)
- Assists: 2 (0.3 apg)
- Games played: 7
Paul Cloyd was born in Madison, Wisconsin on June 13, 1920. He played professional basketball for the Washington Capitols from 1947 to 1949. He later played for the Cincinnati Royals and the Boston Celtics.
He retired from basketball in 1964. Paul Cloyd died on December 28, 2005, in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. He was inducted into the Wisconsin Basketball Hall of Fame in 1986. Paul Cloyd was 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighed 180 pounds.
He is widely considered to be one of the best basketball players of all time. Paul Cloyd is a retired American basketball player and one of the best players in history. Paul Cloyd played professional basketball for 7 seasons, most notably with the Kansas City Hi-Spots.
He averaged 2.7 points and 0.3 assists per game in his career. Cloyd was born in Sheboygan, Wisconsin in 1947.
After playing for the Sheboygan Redskins in 1947, Cloyd spent two seasons with the Baltimore Bullets. He then played for the Waterloo Hawks for two seasons, before joining the Kansas City Hi-Spots in 1950.
Cloyd retired from basketball in 1951, having played for the Hi-Spots, the Philadelphia Warriors, and the Milwaukee Bucks. After his retirement from basketball, Cloyd worked as a sales representative for a law firm. Cloyd died in 2004 at the age of 70.
Cloyd was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1996. Paul Cloyd was a hardworking and versatile player who was able to play both guard and small forward positions.
He was a valuable member of the Kansas City Hi-Spots, and is a worthy inductee into the Basketball Hall of Fame.
Final Words
The University of Wisconsin-Madison basketball team is one of the most successful programs in the history of collegiate basketball. It has produced many great players over the years, including John Stockton, Scott Skiles, and Frank Kaminsky.
These players have helped the team win numerous championships, and they are all legends in the sport.
