Mike Kelley, a Wisconsin native, enjoyed some great years and great success as a member of the Badger men's basketball team. He set records on the court with his defensive abilities and was a key player in the run up to the 2000 NCAA Final Four.
- member of the UW basketball team that went all the way to the Final Four in the 2000 NCAA tournament
- UW's all-time steals leader with 275.
- 95 steals during the 1999-2000 season are a UW men's basketball single-season record
- Big Ten Conference's defensive player of the year for the 1998-99 season.