University of Wisconsin-Madison Men's Basketball

A coaching veteran of more than 30 years, Greg Gard heads into his 11th season leading the Wisconsin men’s basketball program in 2025-26 and has proven himself to be one of the best head coaches in the Big Ten. A finalist for the Naismith National Coach of the Year in 2022, Gard has guided the Badgers to Big Ten regular season championships in two of the last six seasons. Gard was named Big Ten Coach of the Year in each of those title-winning campaigns (2020 and 2022). Wisconsin’s incredible postseason success hasn’t wavered on Gard’s watch either, qualifying for seven of the nine NCAA tournaments during his tenure (Big Ten automatic qualifier status in canceled 2020 Big Dance, due to COVID-19 pandemic). His postseason ledger includes Sweet 16 appearances his first two seasons at the helm. GREG GARD Hometown Cobb, Wis. Family Wife, Michelle Daughters, Mackenzie and Peyton; Son, Isaac Education B.S., Physical & Health Education, UW-Platteville, 1995 M.S.E. Counselor Education, UW-Platteville, 2007 Coaching Career Head Coach, Wisconsin (2015-present) Associate Head Coach, Wisconsin (2001-2015) Assistant Coach, UW-Milwaukee (1999-2001) Assistant Coach, UW-Platteville (1993-99) Assistant Coach, Platteville [Wis.] H.S. (1993-94) Assistant Coach, Southwestern [Wis.] H.S. (1990-93) In his first 10 seasons as head coach, Gard has amassed a record of 213-117 (.645), owning the third-highest win percentage in school history behind only Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame members

AJ Van Handel enters his 14th season serving as the video coordinator for men’s basketball and his 21st year on the UW staff in 2026-27 Van Handel also spent three seasons as the program assistant and was a team manager for four seasons with the Badgers prior to that. In his current role, Van Handel is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the team’s film and video needs, including opponent scouting, coordinating film exchange, managing the video room and assisting the coaching staff in breaking down game and practice film. In addition, he runs the day-to-day operations of the Badger Boys Summer Basketball Camps. In his first two seasons as the video coordinator at UW, Van Handel was on the bench for the Badgers' back-to-back Final Four teams. During those two campaigns Wisconsin posted a combined record of 66-12 (.846) and claimed both the 2015 Big Ten regular season and tournament championships. During his sixteen years at Wisconsin, the Badgers have won three regular season Big Ten championships, two Big Ten tournament titles, and have made 13 NCAA tournament appearances, including seven Sweet Sixteens. A native of Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin, Van Handel earned his bachelor's degree in history and political science from Wisconsin in 2010. In addition to serving as a student assistant coach for two seasons at Ashwaubenon High School, Van Handel has worked the UW Boys Basketball Camps every summer since 2007.

Allison Doty-Minisce joined Wisconsin Athletics in 2015 as the Assistant Director of Marketing and Promotions. During her first three years, she oversaw marketing efforts for the Wisconsin volleyball and women's ice hockey programs. She transitioned in 2018 to serve as the primary marketing contact for the men's hockey program, marking her growing impact within the department. In 2022, she became the primary marketing contact for the men's basketball program, working closely with the brand team to deliver an exceptional in-game experience at a packed Kohl Center. The following year, she was promoted to Associate Director, taking on the role of marketing lead for the football program while continuing as Brand Manager for the men's basketball team. Notably, she is the first woman in Wisconsin Athletics history to oversee marketing for both men's basketball and football. Most recently, Doty-Minisce celebrated her promotion to Director of Game Day and Fan Experience. Now, she leads a talented team of four full-time staff members and 12 student interns as they create unforgettable game day moments and elevate the fan experience to new heights. Before joining Wisconsin Athletics, Doty-Minisce served as the Assistant Director of Marketing and Fan Engagement at the University of Northern Iowa, where she managed marketing efforts for women's basketball and softball, coordinated licensing, and ran kid's club activities. Doty-Minisce began her career as a baseball student manager at the

Brad Davison, an All-Big Ten standout who helped Wisconsin to a pair of Big Ten titles, is entering his second season on the Badger bench during the 2026-27 season as Special Assistant to the Head Coach. Davison returned to Madison after spending three seasons playing professional basketball in Europe. BRAD DAVISON Hometown Maple Grove, Minnesota. Family Wife, Tyra Daughter, Maya Education B.A., Business Management and Human Resources, 2021 M.S., Educational Leadership, Wisconsin, 2022 Coaching Experience Special Assistant to the Head Coach, Wisconsin (2025-present) Playing Experience HLA Alicante (Spain), 2025 Obradoiro CAB (Spain), 2024-25 HLA Alicante (Spain), 2023-24 Nevežis Kedainiai (Lithuania), 2022-23 University of Wisconsin, 2017-22 The Maple Grove, Minnesota, native started his international career in 2022 with Nevežis Kedainiai in Lithuania before moving to Spain in 2023-24 to play for HLA Alicante. Davison remained in Spain for the 2024-25 campaign, suiting up for Obradoiro CAB before returning to HLA Alicante for the upcoming season. One of five players in UW history with 1,500 points, 500 rebounds and 300 assists, Davison enjoyed a stellar career with the Badgers. A second-team All-Big Ten selection his final year in Madison, Davison ranks sixth in program history in career wins with 101 points with 1,827 during his five years in Madison. He also holds the school record for most 300-pointers made and set then-UW freshman records for free-throw percentage (81.8)

Brent Neuharth is in his eighth year with the Wisconsin Badgers, and the 2026-27 season will mark his sixth as the athletic trainer for the men's basketball program. Before joining Wisconsin men's basketball, he worked with the UW men's and women's track and cross country teams, during which the men's cross country team won three consecutive Big Ten championships. Prior to his time at Wisconsin, Brent worked six seasons in the St. Louis Cardinals minor league system, most recently with the AA Springfield Cardinals. Neuharth served as a graduate assistant athletic trainer at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill working with the football and fencing teams. In 2014, he earned his master's degree in exercise and sports science/athletic training from UNC-Chapel Hill. In 2011, Neuharth earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison while studying athletic training and kinesiology. Neuharth and his family live in De Forest, Wisconsin.

Eli Wilke enters his first season as the operations coordinator for Wisconsin men's basketball in 2025-26 after spending a year as a graduate manager for the program. A Beaver Dam native, Wilke plays a key role in the Badgers' recruiting efforts, scouting, and day-to-day operations. In addition, he served as assistant camp director for the Wisconsin Men's Basketball Summer Camps in 2025. Prior to his time at Wisconsin, he was an undergraduate student at the University of Minnesota where he worked with the men's basketball program for two seasons. While working with the Gophers he gained experience in all facets of the program, spending most of his time working with recruiting and scouting. Wilke earned his master's degree from Wisconsin in 2026 in sports leadership. He also earned a bachelor's degree at Minnesota in sports management and a minor in leadership. He graduated with distinction while finishing on the dean's list for six of eight semesters.

A Wisconsin native and UW–Madison alumnus, Erik Role enters his first season as Assistant Director of Creative Video and third season as the primary Content Producer for Wisconsin men's basketball. In this role, he leads creative video production for the program and contributes to in-venue videoboard content for both men's basketball and football. Before joining Wisconsin full-time in 2019, Role spent the 2018–19 season with Big Ten Network's On-Campus program, collaborating with the UW Athletic Department to produce content for the @WisconsinOnBTN and @BigTenNetwork social channels. As an undergraduate, he was a four-year student assistant in the video department, creating content for all 23 Badger sports. A native of Coon Valley, Wisconsin, Role graduated from UW–Madison in 2018 with a degree in Communication Arts.

Greg Stiemsma enters this third season as the director of player development for the Wisconsin men's basketball program after joining the staff in July of 20...

Isaac Wodajo enters his third season in 2026-2027 as the director of recruiting and scouting on the coaching staff for the Wisconsin men's basketball program. During his two years in Madison, Wodajo (Wuh-Dah-Joe) helped the Badgers in high school and international recruiting, transfer portal recruiting, scouting opponents, film breakdown, and player development. In 2024-25, the Badgers won 27 games, three seed in the NCAA Tournament, Second Team All-American, John Tonje (53rd pick in the 2025 NBA Draft), and All-Big Ten performer, John Blackwell. The second season, 2025-26, Wisconsin finished 24-11 earning a 5 seed in the NCAA Tournament, while breaking school scoring records, including 3-pointers made in a single season and averaging a school record 83.0 points per game. The team featured Second Team All-Big Ten point guard, Nick Boyd, and Third Team All-Big Ten guard, John Blackwell. Over those two seasons, the Badgers were 51-21 overall (70.8%) and 27-13 (67.5%) in Big Ten play. This includes six top ten wins, with three on the road at #2 Michigan, #7 Purdue, and #8 Illinois. Nick Boyd became the first player since Michael Finley (1995) to average over 20 points per game, while also attaining the second most points for a UW player in a single season. John Tonje was drafted in the second round of the NBA draft by the Utah Jazz, finishing his lone season as a Badger with the third most points for a UW player in a single season. In recruiting, Wodajo organized the on-campus v

A 20-year veteran of building Badgers into world-class athletes, Jim Snider enters his sixth season as the strength and conditioning coach of the Wisconsin men’s basketball team in 2026-27. Prior to working with the Badger hoops team, Snider spent 12 years working with the men’s and women’s hockey programs, developing numerous NHL players and Olympians. He continues to train many of those same athletes in the offseason. "First off, I want to thank all of the student-athletes I've had the privilege to work with," Snider said in a release announcing his hiring with the men's basketball program in April of 2021. "Without them trusting in me to help shape and mold them as athletes, none of this would be possible. A huge thank you as well to my coaches, athletic trainers, equipment managers and those I've worked with who have empowered and challenged me to do my job to the fullest. "I am looking forward to my new challenges with Wisconsin basketball. The foundation has been set by those who held this position before me, and I am indebted to my predecessor as a mentor and a friend. Thank you to Coach Gard and his staff for having the confidence in me, not only as a coach but as a person, as well. I look forward to continuing to build and elevate the Wisconsin men's basketball program." "We got a chance to observe and interact with Jim over the last six to nine months while he has been working with our team, and we really learned a lot about him," said head coach Greg Gard. "Not onl

Former Wisconsin standout Joe Krabbenhoft begins his 11th season coaching on the Badger bench in 2026-27. Krabbenhoft returned to the program as an assistant coach under head coach Greg Gard in April of 2016. He was promoted to associate head coach in June of 2022. As a coach at Wisconsin, Krabbenhoft helped lead the Badgers to two Big Ten regular season championships in 2020 and 2022. JOE KRABBENHOFT Hometown Souix Falls, South Dakota Family Wife, Sara Sons, Joe and Tristan; daughter, Aneta Education B.A., History, Wisconsin, 2009 Coaching Experience Associate Head Coach, Wisconsin (2022-present) Assistant Coach, Wisconsin (2016-2022) Assistant Coach, South Dakota State (2014-2016) Video Coordinator, Wisconsin (2012-2013) Playing Experience Leche Rio Breogan Lugo (Spain), 2011-12 Panellinios Basketball Club (Greece), 2010-11 Forca Lleida (Spain), 2010-11 Sioux Falls Sky Force (NBDL), 2009-10 University of Wisconsin, 2006-09 In 2020, ESPN.com recognized Krabbenhoft as one of the game’s best young coaches on its “40 Under 40” list. A player for the Badgers from 2005-09, Krabbenhoft rejoined the Badgers in a coaching role after spending three seasons (2014-16) as an assistant coach at South Dakota State. With Krabbenhoft on the bench, the Jackrabbits earned a No. 12 seed in the 2016 NCAA tournament after clinching an automatic bid by winning The Summit League Tournament. Prior to his time at South Dakota State, Krabbenhoft served as the video coordinator on Bo Ryan’s staff at W

Lance Randall begins his third season as an assistant coach on the Wisconsin men's basketball staff in 2026-27 after being hired in May of 2024. With three d...

Laura Strang enters her 25th season working in the Wisconsin men's basketball office after beginning in January of 2001. Strang works with the Badger Basketb...

Lindsay Lovelace enters her sixth season as the assistant director of basketball operations for the Wisconsin men's basketball program after joining the program at the start of the 2021-22 season. A native of Brookfield, Wisconsin, Lovelace is involved with several aspects of the program as she manages the team schedule, serves as the point of contact with hotels, airlines and bus drivers for team travel and manages business operations for the entire men's basketball staff. She also manages the databases for recruiting, alumni and NIL with men's basketball and also assists with alumni relations. Prior to her time with the men's basketball team, Lovelace served as an assistant coach for the Wisconsin women’s golf team through the 2020-21 season. In her six seasons with the UW women's golf program, Lovelace helped the Badgers advance to two team NCAA Regionals, as well as, one Individual NCAA Regional qualifier and one individual NCAA Championship qualifier. Her last three seasons on staff also accounted for the three best single-season scoring averages in school history. Prior to coming to Wisconsin, she was the assistant coach for men’s and women’s golf for three years at Southern Illinois-Edwardsville. Lovelace played collegiate golf at Western Illinois (2007-11), and served as the graduate assistant coach there two years while earning her master’s degree. She earned her bachelor’s degree in business management in 2011, and earned a master’s in sport management in 2013, both

Marc VandeWettering is entering his second season as the UW men's basketball general manager after serving the past eight seasons as the program's director o...

Former Wisconsin standout Sharif Chambliss begins his sixth season coaching on the Badger bench in 2026-27. Chambliss returned to the program as an assistant coach under head coach Greg Gard in May of 2021. With nearly two decades of collegiate experience at five different schools, Chambliss has been part of 15 winning seasons, including 12 campaigns of 20-plus wins, six regular season titles and seven NCAA tournament appearances. In 2021-22, Chambliss helped coach the Badgers to a share of the Big Ten regular season championship with a record of 25-8 overall (15-5 Big Ten). Chambliss was honored as the Big Ten Howard Moore Assistant Coach of the Year in 2025-26, becoming the first Badger assistant to earn the award named after the former Badger player and assistant coach. SHARIF CHAMBLISS Hometown Racine, Wisconsin Family Wife, Melissa Children, Julian and Kellen Education B.S., Life Sciences Communication, Wisconsin, 2005 M.A., Adult Education, UW-Platteville, 2011 Coaching Experience Assistant Coach, Wisconsin (2021-present) Assistant Coach, Wright State (2016-21) Assistant Coach, UW-Milwaukee (2012-16) Head Assistant Coach, UW-Platteville (2009-10) Assistant Coach, Francis Marion University (2008-09) Playing Experience Portuguese Team Lusitania (Portugal), 2005-06 University of Wisconsin, 2003-05 Penn State University, 2000-03 Voted the No. 1 assistant coach in the Horizon League by his peers in 2020 (Stadium.com), the 2025-26 season marks the 16th of Chambliss’ coaching