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We asked. They answered. Notable Badgers share why they chose Wisconsin.

MADISON, Wis. — You might know them as some of the Badgers' top athletes and alumni. Famous faces in the NFL, NBA and NHL. Stars of the U.S. National Teams in hockey and soccer. Leaders here on campus in their respective sports.

But not so long ago, these Badgers were high school and college students making big decisions about their futures. And they chose Wisconsin.

Learn why.