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Former Wisconsin Basketball Guard Walt McGrory Dies at 24

McGrory, who battled bone cancer, was remembered for his courage and inspiring journey shared through social media.

  • Walt McGrory, a former guard for the Wisconsin men's basketball team, has died at age 24 after a battle with bone cancer.
  • McGrory was part of the 2019-20 Wisconsin team that won a share of the Big Ten regular-season title.
  • Before joining Wisconsin, McGrory scored a school-record 2,216 career points at Edina High School in Minnesota.
  • McGrory announced plans to transfer to South Dakota in 2021, but was diagnosed with osteosarcoma later that year.
  • McGrory's battle with cancer was shared through frequent updates on social media, inspiring many with his courage and fight.
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