Head Coach
Greg Gard
Direct contact details for this coach are not confirmed. Use the program's official athletics staff directory, linked from the ESPN program page.
Coach data is provided for recruiting research and should be confirmed with the official athletics website before contact.
Basketball Staff Contacts
Verified 2026-08-15 from this program's own staff page. Staff change during the recruiting cycle, so confirm before sending outreach.
| Name | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Marc VandeWettering | General Manager | mjv@athletics.wisc.edu |
| Brent Neuharth | Athletic Trainer | bmn@athletics.wisc.edu |
| AJ Van Handel | Video Coordinator | avanhandel@athletics.wisc.edu |
| Lindsay Lovelace | Assistant Director of Basketball Operations | lkl@athletics.wisc.edu |
| Eli Wilke | Operations Coordinator | evw@athletics.wisc.edu |
| Laura Strang | Operations Manager, Badger Basketball Boosters Inc. | ljs@athletics.wisc.edu |
| AJ Harrison | Assistant Director of Brand Communications | ah3@athletics.wisc.edu |
| Cole Ahlgren | Social Media Content Producer | cahlgren@wisc.edu |
| Allison Doty-Minisce | Director of Game Day and Fan Experience, Brand Manager | am3@athletics.wisc.edu |
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About Wisconsin Badgers Basketball
The University of Wisconsin men's basketball program, coached by Greg Gard, competes at the highest level of college athletics within the Big Ten Conference. The Badgers offer elite academic opportunities paired with a rigorous basketball environment that develops both student-athletes and professionals. Wisconsin's program emphasizes disciplined, fundamentals-based basketball and maintains a strong culture of accountability and teamwork. Competing in one of the nation's most competitive conferences exposes players to NBA-level talent and coaching on a nightly basis. The program prioritizes player development, with staff dedicated to helping athletes reach their potential both on the court and in the classroom. For high school players seeking a combination of academic prestige, Big Ten competition, and a winning basketball tradition, the Wisconsin coaching staff welcomes inquiries from prospects serious about competing at the Division I level.
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Coaching contacts compiled by the FCP recruiting staff. Cost and graduation figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-08-13.