Wisconsin Badgers athletic board extends contracts of Greg Gard, five other winter coaches

MADISON – The University of Wisconsin athletic board provided no surprises Friday in dealing with UW’s winter sports coaches. Men’s basketball coach Greg Gard received the standard one-year rollover, which re-establishes his contract at five years. Gard’s contract now runs through May 31, 2029. One season after failing to make the NCAA Tournament, UW was seeded fifth in the 68-team field this season. The Badgers were eliminated in the first round, however, by No. 12 James Madison. UW finished 11-9 in the Big Ten, reached the league title game before...