Greg Gard praises Shawn Eichorst as Wisconsin's new athletic director
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 11:01 AM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball head coach Greg Gard expressed strong support for new Athletic Director Shawn Eichorst, describing his hiring as a "home-run hire." Gard highlighted Eichorst's previous experience, including time as Deputy Athletic Director at the University of Texas and his past work at Wisconsin. Eichorst returns to the Badgers after Chris McIntosh transitioned to the role of Big Ten's Deputy Commissioner for Strategy. The hiring is seen as a positive step for the Badgers as they continue to build their program.
- •Greg Gard calls Shawn Eichorst a 'breath of fresh air.'
- •Eichorst previously served at the University of Texas.
- •He has past experience as Athletic Director at Miami and Nebraska.
- •Shawn Eichorst replaces Chris McIntosh as Athletic Director.
- 11:01 AMYahoo Sports — Greg Gard praises Shawn Eichorst in move that pushes Wisconsin forward
"Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball head coach Greg Gard recently praised UW's hiring of new AD Shawn Eichorst.
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