Greg Gard has done a fine job as head coach of the Wisconsin Badgers since taking over for Bo Ryan mid-season in 2015. But with four key pieces graduating, Wisconsin could endure some growing pains once again next season.
Just like in the 2015-16 season, the Badgers had to deal with the departures of Sam Dekker and Frank Kaminsky. They did so behind the leadership of Bronson Koenig and Nigel Hayes, along with Zak Showalter, Vitto Brown, and Ethan Happ stepping up in their roles.
But now Gard and the Badgers face a similar situation for the 2017-18 season.