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.