WISCONSIN MEN'S BASKETBALL Polzin: Inside Wisconsin men's basketball coach Greg Gard's push for a 40-game regular season JIM POLZIN May 20, 2026 May 20, 2026 Updated May 28, 2026 × Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Greg Gard was speaking more like a businessman than a basketball coach during an interview in his office last week.kAm%96 >2:? 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E96 D2>6 3J ?646DD:EJ]k^Am Wisconsin men's basketball standout Nolan Winter's junior season in photos Wisconsin forward Nolan Winter elevates for a basket against Iowa during their 2026 game at the Kohl Center. OWEN ZILIAK, State Journal archives Wisconsin forward Nolan Winter, left, is introduced before the team's 2026 game against Michigan State at the Kohl Center. OWEN ZILIAK, State Journal archives Wisconsin forward Nolan Winter floats up a shot against Michigan State during their 2026 game at the Kohl Center. OWEN ZILIAK, State Journal archives Wisconsin forward Nolan Winter shoots a 3-pointer against Ohio State during their 2026 game at the Kohl Center. OWEN ZILIAK, State Journal archives Wisconsin forward Nolan Winter shoots against Ohio State during their 2026 game at the Kohl Center. OWEN ZILIAK, State Journal archives Wisconsin forward Nolan Winter blocks an Ohio State shot during their 2026 game at the Kohl Center. OWEN ZILIAK, State Journal archives Wisconsin forward Nolan Winter yells after the final buzzer as the Badgers defeated Minnesota in their 2026 game at the Kohl Center. OWEN ZILIAK, State Journal archives Southern Cal forward Jacob Cofie shoots a fadeaway over Wisconsin forward Nolan Winter during their 2026 game at the Kohl Center. OWEN ZILIAK, State Journal archives Wisconsin forward Nolan Winter dunks against Rutgers during their 2026 game at the Kohl Center. AMBER ARNOLD, State Journal archives Wisconsin forward Nolan Winter puts a hand in the face of UCLA forward Tyler Bilodeau during their 2026 game at the Kohl Center. OWEN ZILIAK, State Journal archives Wisconsin forward Nolan Winter defends Purdue forward Trey Kaufman-Renn during their 2026 game at the Kohl Center. OWEN ZILIAK, State Journal archives Wisconsin forward Nolan Winter goes up for a layup against Purdue during their 2026 game at the Kohl Center. OWEN ZILIAK, State Journal archives Wisconsin forward Nolan Winter dunks against Iowa during their 2026 game at the Kohl Center. OWEN ZILIAK, State Journal archives Wisconsin forward Nolan Winter and Northern Illinois guard Taj Walters battle for a loose ball during their 2025 game at the Kohl Center. OWEN ZILIAK, State Journal archives Wisconsin forward Nolan Winter hangs on the rim after a dunk against Campbell during their 2025 game at the Kohl Center. OWEN ZILIAK, State Journal archives Wisconsin forward Nolan Winter grabs his leg in pain after falling against Maryland during their 2026 game at the Kohl Center. OWEN ZILIAK, State Journal archives Contact Jim Polzin at jpolzin@madison.com. Locations Wisconsin Madison Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. 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