Greg Gard on Portal Moves, Blackwell & Tournament Expansion

Wisconsin Badgers head coach Greg Gard joins Ben Brust to talk through a busy offseason in Madison, including roster retention, transfer portal additions, and what comes next after John Blackwell’s departure. Gard shares how he evaluates portal talent, balances offense with the need to improve defensively, and adapts to the realities of NIL and modern college basketball. He also discusses the impact of athletic director Chris McIntosh leaving and what stability looks like during a changing time on campus. Plus, Gard explains why he supports expanding the NCAA Tournament and why college basketball needs a bigger spotlight earlier in the season. It’s a wide-ranging Badgers conversation with insight on the present and future of the program.