A look at what makes Coach Krabbenhoft so valuable to Wisconsin
When Greg Gard took over as head coach of the Wisconsin men’s basketball program, he wasted little time bringing back former Badger Joe Krabbenhoft as an assistant coach on his new look staff back in 2016.
Dakota Joe had previously served as a video coordinator at Wisconsin from 2012-13 under Bo Ryan before working as an assistant coach at South Dakota State from 2014-16 under Scott Nagy.
As a player at UW, Krabbenhoft was known as one of the toughest players ever to don the cardinal and white. Unofficially, my father contends he holds the program record for most stitches received while wearing a Badger uniform.
The 6-foot-7 forward appeared in 136 career games for Wisconsin, including 70 starts, and was named to the All-Big Ten Defensive Team in 2008. Krabbenhoft was a consummate professional, a glue guy, and a proven winner.
During his time as an assistant at UW, the South Dakota native has served as a mentor to many and helped lead Wisconsin to two Big Ten regular season championships and an NCAA Tournament appearance in all but one season while on staff.
What makes Coach Krabbenhoft so valuable to Wisconsin?
Now, entering his seventh season on the Badgers coaching staff, Coach Krabbenhoft appears to be hitting his stride as an undeniable asset beyond the experience and credibility he brings to the court.