# Devin Harris: Bo Ryan's Tough Love, NBA Challenges & Being a Badger

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Podcast: [Butchie's Den](https://stenobird.com/podcast/butchie-s-den-7710033)
Published: 2026-07-06T22:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

Wisconsin Badger legend Devin Harris joins Butchie's Den for an unfiltered chat about his iconic career. From his days under Coach Bo Ryan to his journey in the NBA, Harris pulls back the curtain on what it took to succeed at the highest levels of basketball. Butchie and Devin reminisce about Bo Ryan's legendary coaching, including the "shoebox incident" that shaped the program, and Bo's relentless pursuit of intensity on every possession. Harris shares his "welcome to the NBA" reality check, his proudest career moments, and the tough decision to leave Wisconsin early. He also talks about the deep bond shared by Badger teammates and what the program meant to him. Tune in to hear Devin's all-time Wisconsin starting five, his take on the most underrated Badgers, and candid stories about his NBA career, including facing Kobe Bryant and LeBron James. Don't miss this insightful conversation with a true Wisconsin icon. Listen and follow Butchie's Den: https://open.spotify.com/show/3h0MFGiKuBM8TfirIEhMz2?si=qoAPJ9tNQySmFDydIhmEyw Also available on Apple Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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