Yalden taking temporary leave of absence
November 01, 2023 | Men's Basketball
Freshman will remain in school and receive support of the team and staff
MADISON, Wis. — University of Wisconsin men's basketball freshman Gus Yalden will take a temporary leave of absence to address a personal family matter, head coach Greg Gard announced Wednesday. Yalden will remain in school and continue to receive student-athlete services and support from the team and staff, but will not participate in team related activities at this time.
"We are in full support of Gus and will always be here for him and his family," Gard said. "Gus is part of the Wisconsin basketball family and even though he won't be on the court with us right now, we'll always do everything we can to help him. We look forward to his return."
Originally from Appleton, Wis., Yalden is entering his freshman season with his home state Badgers. A four-star recruit, the 6-foot-9 forward comes to Madison after starring at La Lumiere (La Porte, Ind.) for his senior year.
"We are in full support of Gus and will always be here for him and his family," Gard said. "Gus is part of the Wisconsin basketball family and even though he won't be on the court with us right now, we'll always do everything we can to help him. We look forward to his return."
Originally from Appleton, Wis., Yalden is entering his freshman season with his home state Badgers. A four-star recruit, the 6-foot-9 forward comes to Madison after starring at La Lumiere (La Porte, Ind.) for his senior year.
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