Greg Gard deflects credit in 200th victory

Great players need great coaches and vice versa. The correct combination of both is crucial for success in team sports. Especially in the cutthroat world of big-time college basketball, one of the most competitive areas of the sports world.

Wisconsin head men’s basketball coach Greg Gard recently won his 200th game at the school. And he knows that winning that many games are more of a program accomplishment than anything else.

Greg Gard is well aware of how many people helped him

“As I told the team downstairs. Kamari (McGee) did a great job. He spoke on behalf of the team in front of everybody to me. I’m sure that will be out on social media if it’s not already. But on behalf of current players, former players, etc. that have played here. As I told them, you guys know. This is not about me,” Gard began.

“My name goes with it. But, I’ve had terrific players. The current ones and ones that have been here for the last nine years. Terrific coaches with me and I’ve got a phenomenal staff right now. Support system. Chief of staff. Strength coach. Trainers that we’ve had. You divide this up (the milestone of getting to 200 wins). It’s a lot of hard work by a lot of people. A lot of hours that go unseen and unnoticed to have an opportunity to help a program be successful,” Gard continued.

“My name goes to it. My family. Obviously, they’ve sacrificed a lot. Even before I was the head coach. Until you go through a 35-year career. And I got our oldest daughter here and her fiancé with me now. Obviously, my wife Michelle and Isaac on the team. And Payton. There’s just a lot of people that help put me in this position. And it’s a lot of people that should go on it. Probably 200 people,” Gard finished.

Wisconsin currently sits at 14-3 overall. On Saturday, they’ll face the USC Trojans, who sit at 11-6 overall.