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Wisconsin basketball general manager Marc VandeWettering on final roster spot, 5-in-5, recruiting strategy

More from a crucial member of the Wisconsin basketball program after Tuesday's practice.

MADISON, Wis. — Watch and listen to University of Wisconsin basketball general manager Marc VandeWettering talk with reporters Tuesday after Badgers’ practice inside the Nicholas-Johnson Pavilion.

Among the topics VandeWettering discussed with reporters included the following:

  • The remaining roster spot available

  • How college basketball and college athletics monthly and weekly

  • Wisconsin beginning to model out the new 5-in-5 rule

  • “If I wasn’t in touch with agents every day, I wouldn’t be doing my job”

  • First impressions of new athletic director Shawn Eichorst: “He’s been awesome.”

  • Transfer guard Owen Foxwell earning players trust already

  • Strategy with high school recruiting and transfer portal

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Be sure to check back with Badger Observer for upcoming interviews with guards Eian Elmer, Owen Foxwell and Jack Janicki that will be published in the coming day. Other summer interviews include last week’s time with Wisconsin basketball coach Greg Gard, forward Nolan Winter and guards Zach Kinziger and Trey Autry.

Thoughts from last week’s practice are also available to read now, and check back Wednesday for what stood out from Tuesday’s session open to reporters.

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