“Slide Shell” has become common among campus vernacular at the University of Wisconsin, especially for those who share a love for the game of basketball.
The phrase refers to the students who frequently travel across campus to The Shell — one of UW’s recreation facilities — through the harsh Wisconsin winters equipped with only hoop dreams. The Shell, located on Monroe Street right outside of historic Camp Randall Stadium, is one of the most frequented spaces on campus.
Wisconsin has an emphatic hoop culture, especially in Madison and Milwaukee. The Milwaukee Bucks currently boast the best record in the NBA — proud owners of the No.