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FILE - In this Feb. 21, 2016, file photo, Wisconsin interim head coach Greg Gard talks with Wisconsin's Zak Showalter (3), Vitto Brown (30), Nigel Hayes (10), Bronson Koenig, second from right, and Ethan Happ, bent over, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Madison, Wisc. Nigel Hayes didn’t have to say a word to make his loudest statement in the NCAA Tournament. oach Greg Gard said the 6-foot-8 Hayes has made more of an effort of late to play to his strengths, 15 feet and in to the basket, to try and create favorable matchups. (AP Photo/Andy Manis, File)

Nigel Hayes’ loudest statement: Getting Badgers to Sweet 16

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

Villanova guard Josh Hart (3) drives to the basket against Wisconsin forward Ethan Happ (22) and forward Vitto Brown (30) with three seconds remaining in the second half of a second-round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, Saturday, March 18, 2017, in Buffalo, N.Y. A Villanova foul was called on the play and Wisconsin won, 65-62. (AP Photo/Bill Wippert)

Topple-seed: Villanova stunned by Wisconsin in NCAA

By Tom Withers - Associated Press

Wisconsin guard Bronson Koenig (24) drives to the basket against Virginia Tech forward Zach LeDay (32) during the first half of a first-round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, Thursday, March 16, 2017, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Bill Wippert)

Koenig shoots Wisconsin past Virginia Tech 84-74

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

FILE- In this Nov. 22, 2015, file photo, Wisconsin guard Bronson Koenig (24) and forward Nigel Hayes (10) walk off the court after Wisconsin defeated VCU 74-73 in an NCAA college basketball game for third place in the 2K Classic in New York. Seniors Hayes and Koenig are getting one last shot to make an NCAA Tournament run. They have had accomplished careers, having played key roles on two Final Four teams. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File)

One last NCAA hurrah for Wisconsin’s Hayes and Koenig

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

Maryland's Michal Cekovsky, right, dunks over Wisconsin's Bronson Koenig (24) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)

No. 11 Wisconsin beats No. 23 Maryland in Big 10 tilt

By Genaro C. Armas - Associated Press

Indiana's Bryant McIntosh (30) shoots between Wisconsin's Vitto Brown, left, and Bronson Koenig during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)

Northwestern secures big win, beats No. 7 Wisconsin 66-59

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

Wisconsin's Bronson Koenig (24) drives against Indiana's Collin Hartman during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)

No. 10 Wisconsin outmuscles Indiana, holds on for 65-60 win

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

Rutgers forward Kadeem Jack (11) takes a selfie with a fan after defeating Wisconsin in an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015, in Piscataway, N.J. Rutgers won 67-62. Jack had 20 points for Rutgers. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)

Myles Mack leads Rutgers to victory over No. 4 Wisconsin

By Tom Canavan - Associated Press

Wisconsin 's Sam Dekker (15) defends Arizona's Aaron Gordon (11) during the second half in a regional final NCAA college basketball tournament game, Saturday, March 29, 2014, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Wisconsin beats Arizona 64-63 in OT in West Region

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press

Wisconsin forward Frank Kaminsky shoots past Arizona's Kaleb Tarczewski (35) during the first half in a regional final NCAA college basketball tournament game, Saturday, March 29, 2014, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Frank Kaminsky leads Wisconsin to Final Four in OT thriller with Arizona

By Beth Harris - Associated Press

Wisconsin guard Traevon Jackson (12) drives to the basket against Oregon defense during the second half of a third-round game of the NCAA college basketball tournament Saturday, March 22, 2014, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Wisconsin toughs out run to Sweet 16

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

Top 6th man Hayes boosts Wisconsin off bench

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

Top 6th man Hayes boosts Wisconsin off bench

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

Minnesota forward Maurice Walker drives the ball around Wisconsin forward Nigel Hayes (10) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Conference tournament Friday, March 14, 2014, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)

Gophers’ take hit in 83-57 loss to No. 12 Badgers

By MICHAEL MAROT - Associated Press

Wisconsin guard Traevon Jackson (12) drives on Illinois' Nnanna Egwu, obscured, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2014, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Rick Danzl)

Wisconsin end skid with 75-63 win over Illinois

By DAVID MERCER - Associated Press

Wisconsin guard Traevon Jackson (12) drives on Illinois' Nnanna Egwu, obscured, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2014, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Rick Danzl)

Wisconsin end skid with 75-63 win over Illinois

By DAVID MERCER - Associated Press

Wisconsin's Duje Dukan, left, Bronson Koenig (24) Evan Anderson, Sam Dekker (15) and Ben Brust (1) walk off the court after losing 59-58 to Ohio State in an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)

No. 14 Wisconsin falls 59-58 to No. 24 Ohio State

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

The student section cheers as Minnesota's Maurice Walker dunks in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wisconsin, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Minnesota takes down No. 9 Wisconsin, 81-68

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Michigan's Jon Horford, right, dunks over Wisconsin's Frank Kaminsky during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)

No. 3 Wisconsin falls 77-70 to Michigan

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press

Michigan's Jon Horford, right, dunks over Wisconsin's Frank Kaminsky during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)

Michigan holds on for 77-70 win over No. 3 Badgers

By GENARO C. ARMAS - Associated Press