Despite a tough stretch earlier this season, Wisconsin basketball will keep their coaching staff whole heading into next season.
Head Coach Greg Gard has spent quite some time on the hot seat as Wisconsin basketball fans and analysts alike have blamed Gard for the struggles this season. Wisconsin was once the sixth-ranked school in the country, but has since dropped out of the collegiate rankings entirely. While Wisconsin struggled, their recent success has been enough to ensure that Gard returns to the Badgers next season.
Wisconsin Basketball Head Coach Greg Gard Has Solidified His Return in 2025
Whether you love him or hate him, Wisconsin basketball Head Coach Greg Gard has almost certainly solidified his return to the Badgers staff next season. At one point during this season, Gard surely seemed like he could be on the hot seat given the collapse of the Badgers. Wisconsin went from one of the top teams in the country, to a team that struggled within their own conference in a matter of a month.
With the epic overtime win over the Purdue Boilermakers, Gard has notched a 21-12 record this season with a conference record of 11-9. The Badgers now have wins over two top-ten schools in the country (Purdue, Marquette) and also hold quality wins over a ranked Virginia and Nebraska.
Wisconsin has locked-in their appearance to the NCAA Tournament this season as well, something Gard could not do a season ago. The Badgers are likely going to become a five-seed or a six-seed, which would make it extremely difficult to fire Gard. While the season has not gone exactly as planned, Gard has brought the best out of the Badgers despite all sorts of issues this season.
Wisconsin Badgers Basketball Finally Returning to Form After Difficult February
There is no doubt that February was one of the toughest months Wisconsin basketball has ever endured. Not only did the team struggle to stay in the win column, but the team also severely struggled from the field and did themselves no favors on the defensive side of the ball. Since the start of the Big Ten Conference Tournament, Wisconsin has played like a completely different team, and appears to be playing with confidence once again.
Coach Greg Gard has worked to get the best out of this team all season, and when the Badgers climbed the rankings it appeared to be the best it could get. However, Gard seems to have turned the Badgers around, and now the team is playing more cohesive than they did previously.
Following the Big Ten Conference Tournament Final, Wisconsin Will Go Dancing Once Again
After a brief hiatus a season ago, Wisconsin basketball will once again go dancing this year as the Badgers are a lock for the NCAA Tournament. With a win over Purdue, Wisconsin has built upon an already impressive record and could now propel themselves into a potential four-seed.
With all eyes on him this season, Gard has brought the Badgers together and performed when the team needs it the most. Whether Gard is a coach the team wants, or someone who fans seem to always have issues with, there is no doubt the coach has brought the best out of the Badgers when they needed it.
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