# Jackson Ball on New Zealand, Wisconsin Basketball & Becoming a Badger

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Podcast: [Butchie's Den](https://stenobird.com/podcast/butchie-s-den-7710033)
Published: 2026-07-20T22:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

Jackson Ball joins Butchie in The Den to talk about his journey from New Zealand to Madison. Jackson shares how he first connected with Wisconsin, what stood out about the Badger basketball program, his experience playing professionally overseas, and how his first month in Madison has gone. He also talks Coach Gard’s traditional drills, partner passing, New Zealand basketball culture, rugby, cheese curds, Packers fandom, and what he wants Badger fans to remember about him beyond basketball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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