Wisconsin coach Greg Gard talks to the team during a timeout in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Purdue on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin won 70-67. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
- 2021-22: 215th
- 2020-21: 328th
- 2019-20: 342nd
- 2018-19: 331st
- 2017-18: 347th
- 2016-17: 334th
- 2015-16: 344th
Coach Gard was willing to adjust his systematic approach to accentuate his personnel’s strengths better – while giving his young team a sense of freedom on the court.
This change is, in large part, because the roster warranted it.
UW had players like Chucky Hepburn and Johnny Davis capable of pushing the pace, mobile big men, and a spot-up shooter like Brad they could utilize in transition.
In short, the pieces were in place if they saw the chance to strike off a missed basket.
Coach Gard’s sole focus on offense is really quite simple, get the best shot possible. Whether that comes early in the shot clock or at the final second is unimportant, it’s about getting a high percentage look.
Wisconsin finished the 2021-22 season ranked No. 2 in the nation in turnover% and No. 1 in turnovers per game (8.7). So, it’s important to note that UW was no less efficient with the ball while playing at a faster tempo.
The players, who were given a chance, rewarded coach Gards’ loosening of the reigns by showing a great sense of when to push the pace or slow it down and run their half-court sets.
His young, relatively inexperienced Wisconsin basketball team played with the cohesion and chemistry of a group that had been together for years – even though it couldn’t have been further from the case.
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