Greg Stiemsma wishes he listened to Bo Ryan a little bit more. Ryan, jokingly and (sometimes) seriously, would always say that the big guys like the 6-foot-11 Stiemsma would take a little longer to develop.
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Photos: Wisconsin men's basketball commit an on-court leader for Middleton
Middleton's Will Garlock defends Stoughton's Jay Johnson during the second half of a game in Stoughton on Jan. 7, 2023.
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Middleton's Will Garlock shoots a free throw during a game against Sun Prairie West on Jan. 11, 2024, at Sun Prairie West High School.
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Middleton's Will Garlock calls a play during a game against Sun Prairie West on Jan. 11, 2024.Â
SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL ARCHIVES
Middleton's Will Garlock drives the ball down the court during a game against Sun Prairie West on Jan. 11, 2024.Â
SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL ARCHIVES
Middleton's Will Garlock rebounds the ball during a game against Sun Prairie West on Jan. 11, 2024.Â
SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL ARCHIVES
Verona's Mason Sherry blocks a shot by Middleton's Will Garlock in the first half of a game Jan. 25, 2024, in Middleton.
SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL ARCHIVES
Middleton's Will Garlock shoots the ball during the first half of a home game against Verona on Jan. 25, 2024.Â
SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL ARCHIVES
Middleton's Will Garlock shoots the ball during in the second half of a home game against Verona on Jan. 25, 2024.Â
SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL ARCHIVES
Middleton center Will Garlock shoots the ball during the second half of a home game against Verona on Jan. 25, 2024.Â
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Middleton's Will Garlock celebrates during the second half of a home game against Verona on Jan. 25, 2024.Â
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