In a move that is not exactly shocking, senior forward Alex Illikainen has opted to step away from the program. However, according to UW officials, he will stay enrolled in classes at Wisconsin.
We wish Alex luck as he continues to pursue earning his degree from the University of Wisconsin in May. We also want to thank him for his efforts during his three-plus years with our program.
Illikainen’s departure marks the end of what has been a very disappointing career in Madison.
A member of the final recruiting class of the Bo Ryan era, expectations were high when he joined the program in 2015.