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Albert "Ab" Nicholas

Albert "Ab" Nicholas

Induction:
1994

Albert

Second-team All-America pick in men's basketball by Look magazine in 1952
Two-time (1951-52) first-team All-Big Ten selection and team Most Valuable Player
Three-time (1950-52) "W" award winner in basketball
Scored 982 points in 66 games (14.9 ppg) at Wisconsin
When he completed his career, he was the highest scoring guard in UW history
Named the National W Club Athlete of the Year in 1952
Received the Harlan B. Rogers scholarship for the 1951-52 academic year
Served the National W Club as both president and as a member of the Board of Directors
His generous financial contribution created the Nicholas-Johnson Pavilion at the Kohl Center
Served as a member of the Wisconsin State Board of Regents from 1987-94

Albert

Postgame Media Conference vs Washington

Sunday, February 08

Fitzgerald Winner

Saturday, February 07

Highlights vs Notre Dame || Feb. 7, 2026

Saturday, February 07

Postgame Media Conference vs Notre Dame

Saturday, February 07

Kate Brody 2/9/26

Badgers in eighth after two rounds of season opener

Monday, February 09

Jason Shwartz tees off at Puerto Rico Classic

Badgers open season at Puerto Rico Classic

Monday, February 09

WBB

Wisconsin set to travel to Illinois

Monday, February 09

Lacey Eden Forward of the Week

Eden collects WCHA Forward of the Week

Monday, February 09

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