Greg Gard

Biography

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