2019-20 UW-Platteville Men's Basketball News
June 30, 2021
Men’s Basketball Team Receives National Academic Excellence Award
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The University of Wisconsin-Platteville men’s basketball team was recognized for its academic success by the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC), announced on Thursday (July 16).
July 16, 2020
Fox and Jarvensivu earn place on NABC Honors Court
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Two members of the University of Wisconsin-Platteville men’s basketball team were named to the 2019-20 National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Honors Court, the organization announced on Wednesday (July 15). Juniors Justin Fox and Justin Jarvensivu were among the more than 1,350 student-athletes recognized from NCAA DI, DII, DIII, and NAIA programs.
July 15, 2020
University of Wisconsin-Platteville Extends Partnership with Nike and BSN SPORTS
PLATTEVILLE, WI – The University of Wisconsin-Platteville announced that it has entered into a multi-year partnership with NIKE through BSN SPORTS to continue to make NIKE the official apparel of Pioneer Athletics. BSN will also serve as the official equipment provider.
June 22, 2020
Pioneers announce Petey Award winners
Platteville, Wis.- The annual Petey Awards banquet is an exciting time for the University of Wisconsin-Platteville Athletic Department. It is an end of the year celebration to honor the Pioneer student-athletes’ hard work and commitment. Due to COVID-19, the Petey Awards banquet was canceled and replaced by an online show to recognize the department’s major award winners.
May 12, 2020
Pioneer coaches adapt to new way of recruiting
Platteville, Wis.-Recruiting is a vital part of any college coaches’ duties. Recruiting prospective student-athletes is the lifeline of athletic programs. Like the students and student-athletes at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville who went from face-to-face learning to alternative learning; the head and assistant coaches had to adapt from face-to face-recruiting and to virtual recruiting.
May 04, 2020
Pioneers adapting to alternative delivery classes
Platteville, Wis.- The winter athletic season was just wrapping up at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and the spring athletic season was ramping up. Then March 13 the COVID-19 pandemic put a stop to all athletics and in classroom learning across the country.
April 27, 2020
Sports Medicine adapts to continue care for Pioneer student-athletes
Platteville, Wis.-The University of Wisconsin-Platteville, like every other college in the country, is using alternative deliveries to educate its student-body due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Pioneer students are home, doing their part to help flatten the curve. It is a challenging time filled with adversity and changing circumstances.
April 17, 2020
Pioneers honor 16 on National Student Athlete Day
Platteville, Wis.-National Student Athlete Day (NSAD) was established in 1987 by the National Consortium for Academics and Sports to honor those student-athletes who achieved excellence in academics and athletics. NSAD has been celebrated on April, 6 annually since its inception.
April 10, 2020
Gard receives Jack Bennett Award
BOSTON, MA – The University of Wisconsin-Platteville head men’s basketball coach, Jeff Gard, is the 2019-20 recipient of the Jack Bennett Award. This recognition represents winning with integrity and is named in honor of the former head coach at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.
April 02, 2020
Cobb natives and brothers enjoy historic season
Platteville, Wis.-Cobb, Wisconsin is a small rural city in Southwest Wisconsin with a population that hoovers around 450. As Tim McGraw lyrics from his 1997 hit song “Where the Green Grass Grows” says “I’m from a map dot, a stop sign on a black top.” That is Cobb, Wisconsin.
March 31, 2020
Voelker named to D3hoops.com All-America Third Team
The 2020 D3hoops.com All-America selections were announced Tuesday and senior Carter Voelker of the University of Wisconsin-Platteville men’s basketball team was named to the All-America Third team. This is the 23rd class of the annual awards selected by D3hoops.com staff.
March 24, 2020
Voelker, Gard receive top NABC All-District honors
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) announced today the full slate of 2020 NABC Coaches' Division III All-District teams and coaches, recognizing the best men's collegiate basketball student-athletes and coaches in the division, selected by member coaches of the NABC in NCAA Division III. Among the selections were senior Carter Voelker and head coach Jeff Gard.
March 17, 2020
Voelker and Gard named to D3hoops.com All-Central Region team
PLATTEVILLE, Wis. - D3hoops.com announced today the 2020 All-Central Region team and coach, and among the recipients were senior Carter Voelker and head coach Jeff Gard. Voelker was named first team All-Central Region while Gard was named the All-Central Region Coach of the Year for the second time in three seasons.
March 17, 2020
WIAC Statement On COVID-19
MADISON, Wis.--Following a very deliberative process to allow for the full consideration of the most up-to-date information pertaining to the spread of COVID-19, the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) has announced a set of measures that will be implemented conference-wide effective immediately. 1. The spring sports season (i.e., baseball, softball, women’s lacrosse, outdoor track & field, golf and tennis) has been cancelled to include any and all competition. 2. Any and all athletically-related activities (e.g., practice) are suspended indefinitely.
March 16, 2020
COVID-19 Precautions for Athletics, UW-Platteville suspends face-to-face classes through end of semester
PLATTEVILLE, Wis. – UW-Platteville Athletics remains in regular communication with University and UW-System leadership to monitor developments related to COVID-19. In response to decisions being made, UW-Platteville Athletics will implement the following measures for athletic events. Cancellation of Softball, Baseball, and Track and Field competitions through the 2020 Spring Sports Season.
March 12, 2020