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

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)

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

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...

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