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The Milwaukee Bucks shocked the NBA and fans when they signed Meyers Leonard to a 10-day contract in the latter part of February.  Upon completion of Leonard’s first 10-day contract, the Bucks’ gave him another 10-day contract.  Two 10-day contracts are the most an NBA team can offer a player. Now that the second 10-day contract has expired, Milwaukee has signed Leonhard for the remainder of the season. https://twitter.com/Bucks/status/1635817209531334657 Meyers Leonard’s Milwaukee Contributions Milwaukee allowed Meyers Leonard to resurrect his career.  This season, Leonard has appeared in five games and averaged 2.6 points and 2.0 rebounds in nearly 7 minutes…

Most professional athletes start their own charity as a way to give back. Highlights of their work will show up in the news from time to time. This situation is different. Bucks legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is selling awards he earned while playing to raise money for his charity, Skyhook Foundation. https://twitter.com/FIREDUpWealth/status/1633700236848771077 Kareem’s selflessness shown by selling off championship trophies, rings, and other memorabilia will be used to provide educational opportunities for underprivileged youth. Kareem’s Skyhook Foundation Named after Kareem’s iconic shot, the Skyhook Foundation was founded in 2009. Camp Skyhook partners with the Los Angeles Unified School District with the…

Bobby Portis recently revealed on JJ Redick’s Podcast “Old Man & the Three” how he ended up as a Milwaukee Buck.  In today’s NBA, players workout and talk to one another more than past generations.  This new culture of the NBA has changed the recruiting process for teams.  However, sometimes players need to take their future into their own hands and that’s exactly what Bobby Portis did.   Bobby Portis wanted Milwaukee Bobby Portis was drafted in 2015 by the Chicago Bulls.  He spent 4 seasons in the Windy City before being delt to the Wizards with fellow Milwaukee Buck,…

Women’s history month happens during the month of March each year.  To commemorate and bring recognition to many successful women’s programs, I’ve created a 5 question trivia contest for you.  Test your knowledge of not only UW-Madison women’s athletics but also a few notable high school powerhouses as well.  Enjoy! Question 1: How many Big Ten championships has the Badger Women’s Volleyball team won? Answer: 9 (90, 97, 00, 01, 14, 19, 20, 21, 22) The Badger women’s volleyball team has been dominant as of late winning 4 consecutive Big Ten championships.  Their first title came in 1990 in the…

The Wisconsin women’s volleyball team has been in the gym practicing ahead of this years spring games.  New faces who’ve joined the program and are taking advantage of this valuable court time with their new teammates.  Head coach Kelly Sheffield announced the Badger women’s volleyball team will play a total of three times, once in March and twice in April. https://twitter.com/BadgerVB/status/1623837609985294337 Badger Women vs. Marquette The first match will take place on March 31st and feature in state rival Marquette.  These two teams will play at Oconomowoc High School in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin.  First serve will be at 7:30pm. Last season,…

Athletes keep flocking to Madison.  Wisconsin Volleyball lands their second big time transfer for the 2023 season.  Temi Thomas-Ailara will be joining the Badger family as a grad transfer after she graduates from Northwestern University this spring.  Upon graduation, Thomas-Ailara will join her new teammates this summer and get to work in pursuit of a fifth consecutive Big Ten Championship. https://twitter.com/temi_t_/status/1620559504365723649 Temi Thomas-Ailara’s Impressive Resume Temi Thomas-Ailara has been a force in the Big Ten conference the last four years.  Four times she has garnered All-Big Ten honors.  Three of the four times Thomas-Ailara was voted onto the First Team…

The NBA trade deadline is a little less than three weeks away.  The Bucks have been an active team searching to bolster their roster.  Will that be Cam Reddish, Jae Crowder or someone else?  Nevertheless, an upgrade of the roster seems necessary to win a championship.  That upgrade could be coming soon as the Milwaukee Bucks have reportedly pitched 4 2nd-round picks to the Houston Rockets for shooting guard Eric Gordon. Gordon’s Contract Situation Gordon, 34, is on the third year of a four year deal he signed in 2020.  That deal was four years, $75,574,356.  This season, Gordon has…

While much of the attention in Madison has been on the football and basketball team, a Wisconsin volleyball commit, Saige Damrow was named the states Gatorade Player of the Year.  A senior at Howards Grove High School, Damrow will continue her academic and athletic career at UW Madison.  Damrow will attend classes this spring at the university, allowing her to be around during spring workouts. Damrow’s Impressive Career Saige Damrow verbally committed to Wisconsin volleyball when she was in eighth grade.  Fast forward four years and she achieved the type of career most can only dream of.  Damrow was 4x…

Milwaukee is halfway through a four-game road trip and on the second night of a back-to-back.  It comes as no surprise that the Bucks’ have listed Giannis and others out for tonight’s contest against the Heat.  Full Bucks injury report: https://twitter.com/IraHeatBeat/status/1613611131733409833 After the injury report’s release, Bobby Portis will likely move into the starting lineup.  It will be interesting to see who coach Bud rolls out to round out his starting 5.  On the other side of the court, the Miami Heat also have a lengthy injury report which includes Wisconsin native, Tyler Herro. https://twitter.com/BucksLead/status/1613614674930720768 Khris Middleton Return Looming? There…

When the final ball drops and the season comes to an end, athletes take a moment to breathe after a long season.  After they catch their breath, many athletes start to think about their future.  For some, graduation and others, the opportunity to move elsewhere via the transfer portal.  Wisconsin volleyball has three players who’ve entered the transfer portal and two have already announced a new home. Anna MacDonald – Libero/Defensive Specialist Anna MacDonald is a senior from Alpharetta, Ga.  The Georgia native joined the Badgers in 2019.  Over her career, MacDonald accumulated 23 digs and four aces.  MacDonald is…