The University of Wisconsin–Madison has recently hired Kyle Blackbourn as the men's basketball team's director of recruiting and scouting, according to a press release from the university. | Facebook
The University of Wisconsin–Madison has recently hired Kyle Blackbourn as the men's basketball team's director of recruiting and scouting, according to a press release from the university. | Facebook
The University of Wisconsin–Madison has recently hired Kyle Blackbourn as the men's basketball team's director of recruiting and scouting, according to a press release from the university.
Blackbourn, a 10-year coaching veteran, will begin his sixth season with the Badgers in 2021-22, having served as the Badgers' assistant director of basketball operations since 2016.
"Extremely honored to transition into this role! Want to thank Coach Gard for putting me in this position to continue to serve our student athletes and staff," Blackbourn stated on Twitter. "The future is bright and can’t wait to continue to grow with our crew; as always, On Wisconsin!!"
Blackbourn will manage recruit evaluation, scouting, on-campus visits and recruiting oversight in his new position, in addition to assisting Coach Gard and the coaching staff.
Blackbourn started his coaching career in 2006-07 at Scales Mound High School in Illinois; he later spent three seasons as the head boy's varsity assistant at Shullsburg High School in Wisconsin.
He earned a bachelor's degree in physical education from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, along with a minor in health education, a certificate in adapted physical education and a coaching endorsement.
In the summer of 2014, he earned a master's degree in educational leadership from Benedictine College.
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