When the University of Wisconsin basketball program’s season ended against James Madison in the Round of 64, head coach Greg Gard addressed the Badgers when the team returned to Madison, knowing full well what the offseason could bring.
Some of what Gard feared was possible came to fruition. The Badgers’ starting point guard, Chucky Hepburn, and his representatives didn’t even sit down with the Wisconsin basketball coaches to discuss his decision to enter the transfer portal. Instead, that news came via phone call.
While Gard didn’t elaborate on Hepburn’s situation, he conveyed his understanding of the Nebraska native’s decision to enter the portal, aligning with the choices made by others facing similar circumstances.