Devin Harris: What Being a Badger Really Meant

Wisconsin Badger legend Devin Harris returns to Butchie's Den for a must-hear conversation. Butchie sits down with his former teammate to dive into Harris’s incredible journey from the Kohl Center to becoming an NBA All-Star and now a Mavs color analyst. This episode is packed with authentic Wisconsin sports stories you won't hear anywhere else. Harris opens up about the foundation laid by Coach Bo Ryan, the infamous “shoebox incident,” and the demanding coaching style that shaped him and the program. He shares vivid memories of Bo’s intensity, how he taught players to play hard every possession, and the unique trust Coach Ryan built with his point guards. Hear about his challenging decision to leave early for the NBA and his favorite Kohl Center memory: clinching the Big Ten title freshman year. Devin also gives us a raw look into his “welcome to the NBA” moments, from locking down Mike Bibby in his first game to getting schooled by Baron Davis the very next night. He discusses his proudest accomplishments, who he rates as the greatest players he’s faced, and his all-time Wisconsin starting five. Plus, he shares what being a Badger truly meant to him, and why that diploma was so important. Don't miss this deep dive into Badger basketball history and NBA insights from one of Wisconsin's finest. What's your favorite Devin Harris Badger moment? Let us know in the comments! Subscribe to Butchie's Den for more exclusive Wisconsin sports conversations:    / @brian_butch32   YouTube:    / @brian_butch32   X: https://x.com/brian_butch32 TikTok:   / brian_butch32   Instagram:   / brian_butch32   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3h0MFGi... #DevinHarris #Badgers #ButchiesDen