A look at the record, top wins of Wisconsin basketball coach Greg Gard as he closes in on win No. 200

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MADISON – Bo Ryan, Harold “Bud” Foster, Walter “Doc” Meanwell and …. Greg Gard.

The Wisconsin men’s basketball program has been around since 1898 and during 127 seasons only three coaches have had enough success and longevity to win 200 games.

Gard is on the cusp of joining the fraternity.

The Badgers’ coach holds a 199-110 record heading into the team’s game against Ohio State on Tuesday night (8 p.m., Peacock). Reaching win No. 200 would not only put him in rare company at UW but also in the Big Ten, where only four other coaches have won 200 games at their current school.

Here is more about the Badgers’ coach.

How old is Wisconsin men’s basketball coach Greg Gard?

Gard is 54 years old. He was born on Dec. 3, 1970.

Has Greg Gard won a Big Ten title?

The Badgers have won two Big Ten championships under Gard’s leadership. The 2019-20 team finished with a 14-6 record and tied Maryland and Michigan State for the conference title. Two years later Wisconsin went 15-5 and shared the league championship with Illinois.

How much is Greg Gard’s salary?

According to USA Today, Gard had a yearly salary of $3,765,875 last season, which ranked fifth in the Big Ten. His contract runs through the 2028-29 season.

Who are Wisconsin’s men’s basketball coaching leaders

Bo Ryan, 2002-15: 364-130, .737

Harold “Bud” Foster, 1935-59: 265-267, .498

Walter “Doc” Meanwell, 1912-17, 21-34: 246-99, .712

GREG GARD, 2015-present: 199-110, .664

Steve Yoder, 1983-92: 128-165, .437

John Erickson, 1960-68: 100-114, .467

Dick Bennett, 1996-2000: 94-68, .580

John Powless, 1969-76: 88-108, .449

Bill Cofield, 1977-82: 63-101, .384

Emmett Angell, 1905-08: 43-15, .741

Where does Greg Gard’s record stand among Big Ten coaches

Gard ranks fifth in victories among Big Ten coaches at their current school and ranks sixth in longest tenure. Here is the list. Records are through Sunday.

Tom Izzo, Michigan State: 721-297, 30th season

Matt Painter, Purdue: 460-207, 20th season

Dan Altman, Oregon: 360-154-, 15th…

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Author : Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Publish date : 2025-01-13 14:59:00

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