(UW ATHLETICS) – Wisconsin men’s basketball standout Nick Boyd signed a deal with the Golden State Warriors.
A native of Garnerville, New York, Boyd put together a historic showing for the Badgers during the 2025-26 season, earning second-team All-Big Ten honors. The point guard averaged 20.7 points per game, becoming the first player in Madison to average over 20 points per game since 1995. He also added 4.3 assists per game and 3.8 rebounds per contest.
Boyd’s 699 points were the fourth-highest single-season total in program history and he tallied 21 games with at least 20 points, the most by any Badger in the last 30 years. He led UW to four top-10 wins during the season, including two wins over Final Four participant Illinois and a win at 2026 NCAA Champion Michigan. Against top-10 opponents, Boyd averaged an impressive 24.0 points per game in 7 such games last season.
A Big Ten All-Tournament team selection, Boyd averaged 25 points, 4.3 rebounds, 6.7 assists and 3 steals during the league tournament, leading UW to a top-10 win over Illinois after scoring 38 points to go with 5 rebounds and 6 assists.
