Wisconsin
A look at the record, top wins of Wisconsin basketball coach Greg Gard as he closes in on win No. 200
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 season
Fran McCaffery, Iowa: 292-195, 15th season
GREG GARD, WISCONSIN: 199-110, 10th season
Chris Collins, Northwestern: 187-180, 12th season
Brad Underwood, Illinois: 155-92, eighth season
Steve Pikiell, Rutgers: 140-130, ninth season
Mick Cronin, UCLA: 126-58, sixth season
Mike Woodson, Indiana: 76-44, fourth season
Fred Hoiberg, Nebraska: 75-98, sixth season
Kevin Willard, Maryland: 50-34, third season
Ben Johnson, Minnesota: 49-62, fourth season
Mike Rhoades, Penn State: 28-22, second season
Jake Diebler, Ohio State: 18-8, second season
Dusty May, Michigan: 13-3, first season
Eric Musselman, USC: 10-6, first season
Danny Sprinkle, Washington: 10-7, first season
What is Greg Gard’s year-by-year record?
| Year | Rec. | Pct. | Conf. | Rec. | Finish | Postseason |
| 2015-16 | 15-8 | .652 | Big Ten | 12-6 | T3rd | NCAA Sweet 16 |
| 2016-17 | 27-10 | .730 | Big Ten | 12-6 | T2nd | NCAA Sweet 16 |
| 2017-18 | 15-18 | .455 | Big Ten | 7-11 | 9th | |
| 2018-19 | 23-11 | .676 | Big Ten | 14-6 | 4th | NCAA Tour. (1st round) |
| 2019-20 | 21-10 | .677 | Big Ten | 14-6 | T1st | NCAA Tour.* |
| 2020-21 | 18-13 | .581 | Big Ten | 10-10 | T-6th | NCAA Tour. (2nd round) |
| 2021-22 | 25-8 | .758 | Big Ten | 15-5 | T-1st | NCAA Tour. (2nd round) |
| 2022-23 | 20-15 | .571 | Big Ten | 9-11 | T-11th | NIT semifinals |
| 2023-24 | 22-14 | .611 | Big Ten | 11-9 | 5th | NCAA Tour. (1st round) |
| 2024-25 | 13-3 | .813 | Big Ten | 3-2 | ||
| Totals | 199-110 | .664 | Big Ten | 107-72 |
*auto bid – NCAA tournament canceled.
Top wins of the Greg Gard era
No. 1: Wisconsin beat UW-Green Bay, 84-79, Dec. 23, 2015
Gard’s first victory almost wasn’t. Wisconsin lost all but three points of a 30-point second-half lead before closing out the game with a crucial blocked shot by junior Vitto Brown and 8-for-9 shooting from the free throw line. Junior Nigel Hayes finished with 24 points. Redshirt freshman Ethan Happ posted 16 points and eight boards. Brown finished the night with 15 points and team highs in rebounds (nine) and blocks (three).
No. 15: Wisconsin beats Xavier, 66-63, March 20, 2016
This is one of the most iconic victories of the Gard era and it gave the Badgers a spot in the NCAA Tournament’s Sweet 16. Junior Bronson Koenig is remembered for his last-second three-pointer from the corner. It was part of a breakout performance from a prolonged shooting slump. The La Crosse native drilled 6 three-pointers, including the bucket that tied the game with 14 seconds left.
No. 42: Wisconsin stuns No. 1 Villanova, March 17, 2017
The Badgers rallied from a seven-point deficit with 5½ minutes to play to defeat a Wildcats squad loaded with future NBA players Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, Mikal Bridges and Donte DiVincenzo. Bronson Koenig hit 2 threes and score eight points during the comeback. Nigel Hayes had two buckets, including the go-ahead score with 11.4 seconds left. This victory sent the Badgers to the Sweet 16 for the fourth straight season to tie a Big Ten record shared with four other programs.
No. 101: Wisconsin beats Indiana, clinches Big Ten title share, March 7, 2020
The Badgers finished the season in a three-way tie for the Big Ten title with Maryland and Michigan State, but they won their share first, rallying from a seven-point deficit with 7 minutes to play to win their eighth straight game. Junior Nate Reuvers finished with 17 points for UW, Junior Micah Potter posted 14 points and 11 rebounds, and Brad Davison, also a junior, sealed the win with two free throws with 7.1 seconds to play.
No. 143: Wisconsin beats Purdue to gain Big Ten title share, March 1, 2022
Chucky Hepburn banked in a three-pointer with 1.5 seconds to play to lift Wisconsin to a victory that assured it of a share of the Big Ten crown. The points capped what was at the time a career-high 17 points for the freshman point guard. Junior Tyler Wahl led Wisconsin in points (19) and steals (five). Hepburn went 4 for 6 from three-point range and sophomore guard Johnny Davis flirted with a double-double (16 points, eight rebounds).