Spring brings new Badgers math challenge
March 07, 2018 | Badgers Give Back, Varsity Magazine
New March challenge offers fun and learning
MADISON, Wis. — Away from the basketball court, the Badgers focus on their studies and community service. The spring and summer provide even more opportunities to give back in the community.
Last summer, freshman guards Brad Davison and Walt McGrory enjoyed preparing lunch for senior citizens at the Goodman Community Center.
"I have always believed that the best way to find yourself, is to lose yourself in the service of others," said Davison.
"Giving back to our community is a great opportunity for us to do that."
It truly is more than just a game. ?? Thank you @BadgerMBB for everything you do on and off the court! ??
— Badgers Give Back (@BadgersGiveBack) March 5, 2018
As the basketball season began last fall, men's basketball also welcomed five new honorary teammates from the American Family Children's Hospital onto their team. Through the Wish Upon a Badger program, each new teammate had their own unique behind-the-scenes experience with the Badgers.
Men's basketball student-athletes have also been mentoring youth at Randall Elementary School. Through a fourth grade pen pal program, Davison and seniors Matt Ferris and Aaron Moesch were paired with buddies and wrote back and forth to each other bi-weekly in a shared journal.
Teammate Ethan Happ also gave back to young Badger fans through The Shoe Project. After every home game, Happ met one Badger fan and surprised them with an autographed pair of shoes.
"I'm just giving back to Badger fans," Happ said. "They've supported me my whole career."
In honor of our men's basketball team, Wisconsin athletics is releasing Bucky's March Madness Math and Logic Challenge.
Starting March 9, kids and adults of all ages are invited to complete Bucky's math and logic riddle worksheet to earn tickets to a Wisconsin softball game this spring.
All worksheets must be filled out with contact information on the back of the worksheet, and submitted before Friday, April 6, 2018 in order to be eligible to receive tickets.
Partake in the spring fun this March by putting your mind to the test with Bucky's March Madness Challenge!
