Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
July 15, 2026: Coach Greg Gard -- Coach Gard Previews Next Season...and Game Changes
--submitted by Valerie Renk
Coach Greg Gard gave Rotarians a preview of next season’s UW–Madison men’s basketball team on July 15, including video highlights. He explained recent rule changes have increased scoring, while NIL has accelerated player transfers. In past years, stronger defense often came from teams staying together longer. Today, frequent transfers can slow academic progress, though Gard said UW emphasizes graduation and values the experience incoming players bring. He also suggested collective bargaining could streamline the system. Asked what makes a player successful, Gard answered simply: “Competitive spirit.”
Guest speaker starts at 18:00 minutes.
July 15, 2026: Coach Greg Gard -- Coach Gard Previews Next Season...and Game Changes
--submitted by Valerie Renk
Coach Greg Gard gave Rotarians a preview of next season’s UW–Madison men’s basketball team on July 15, including video highlights. He explained recent rule changes have increased scoring, while NIL has accelerated player transfers. In past years, stronger defense often came from teams staying together longer. Today, frequent transfers can slow academic progress, though Gard said UW emphasizes graduation and values the experience incoming players bring. He also suggested collective bargaining could streamline the system. Asked what makes a player successful, Gard answered simply: “Competitive spirit.”
Guest speaker starts at 18:00 minutes.
