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Wisconsin's Gard Appoints Youngest Power 5 Basketball Ops Coordinator

8/24/2025

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Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard appointed Eli Wilke as Basketball Operations Coordinator, making him the youngest in the Power 5 conferences.
Wilke, a former graduate manager, has shown success in scouting and recruiting transfer portal players.
This promotion supports Gard's strategy to enhance operational efficiency in response to modern college basketball demands.
The Badgers are set to face Oklahoma in an exhibition game on October 24.

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Story summary

Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard appointed Eli Wilke as Basketball Operations Coordinator, making him the youngest in the Power 5 conferences.
Wilke, a former graduate manager, has shown success in scouting and recruiting transfer portal players.
This promotion supports Gard's strategy to enhance operational efficiency in response to modern college basketball demands.
The Badgers are set to face Oklahoma in an exhibition game on October 24.