Greg Gard praises Shawn Eichorst as Wisconsin's new athletic director

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.

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