Kyle Blackbourn: Parkside Coach on "The Wisconsin Way" & Facing the Badgers
About this episode
Kyle Blackbourn discusses his journey from Badger insider to Parkside Head Coach and shares insights on Wisconsin basketball.
Former Badger insider and now Parkside Head Coach Kyle Blackbourn joins Butchie to share his unique journey. From 8 years as Director of Recruiting and Scouting at UW, learning the "Wisconsin Way" from Greg Gard, to building his own program at Division 2 Parkside, Kyle offers invaluable insights. Listen in as he discusses: - The true meaning of "The Wisconsin Way" and its impact on his coaching. - How the transfer portal affects D2 basketball and recruiting strategy. - Why Parkside is a hidden gem for Wisconsin talent. - Player development at Wisconsin, featuring stories about Aleem Ford. - The emotional upcoming exhibition game where Parkside faces the Wisconsin Badgers. - His all-time Wisconsin Basketball starting five. Tune in for a deep dive into Wisconsin basketball from a coach who's lived it. Listen to more Butchie's Den conversations on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3h0MFGiKuBM8TfirIEhMz2?si=qoAPJ9tNQmFDydIhmEyw Also available on Apple Podcasts and wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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