The Wisconsin Badgers have joined the trend and hired a general manager for their men’s basketball team. Only it’s coming from within, as Wisconsin is promoting chief of staff Marc VandeWettering to general manager.
According to UW Athletics, in his new role, VandeWettering will collaborate with Gard on recruiting, roster management, player personnel and revenue sharing strategy, highlighting UW Athletics’ dedication to adapting to the changing landscape of collegiate athletics. VandeWettering will also continue to handle the Badgers’ non-conference scheduling.
Head coach Greg Gard praised the move in a statement, sharing VandeWettering’s work with personnel, as the latter has been involved with Wisconsin’s work in the transfer portal and on the NIL side as well.