Great players need great coaches and vice versa. The correct combination of both is crucial for success in team sports. Especially in the cutthroat world of big-time college basketball, one of the most competitive areas of the sports world.

The Badgers coach spoke about reaching the milestone after the team's 70-68 victory over Ohio State Tuesday at the Kohl Center.

That performance is a departure from Wisconsin’s impressive offensive renaissance. Gard and his staff have reworked the program’s approach in recent seasons, an initiative that has the team averaging 82.4 points per game and ranked No. 12 in KenPom offensive efficiency.