PORTLAND, Ore. — University of Wisconsin men's basketball coach Greg Gard said he expects junior 7-footer Nolan Winter to be available for Thursday's NCAA Tournament opener, and it didn't take long for Winter to confirm it.
Wisconsin men's basketball 7-footer says he'll play in NCAA Tournament opener
- Michael McCleary
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Badgers coach Greg Gard gave his initial thoughts on their NCAA Tournament First Round opponent, High Point.
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