Mike Heller is joined by Wisconsin Women’s Basketball freshman guard Giselle Janowski, one of the state’s top high school basketball players who chose to stay close to home and continue her career with the Badgers.

A standout at Pewaukee High School, Janowski earned multiple All-State honors, scored more than 1,700 career points, and helped lead the Pirates to a WIAA State Championship in 2024.

Despite a coaching change at Wisconsin during her recruitment, Janowski remained committed to the Badgers and is now part of an exciting group of in-state talent helping build the future of Wisconsin Women’s Basketball under Head Coach Robin Pingeton.

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Wisconsin Volleyball takes center stage on Episode 34 of the Badger Connect Podcast!

Mike Heller is joined by Wisconsin Volleyball junior setter Morgan Van Wie, a Waunakee, Wisconsin native who grew up dreaming of wearing the Cardinal and White.

A standout at Waunakee High School, Van Wie earned All-State, All-Conference, and Academic All-State honors before joining one of the nation’s premier volleyball programs. Now in her third season with the Badgers, she’s continuing to develop while contributing to a program with a tradition of excellence.

Morgan joins the podcast to discuss her journey from Waunakee to Wisconsin, growing up a Badger fan, the culture inside the Wisconsin Volleyball program, and what it’s like competing alongside some of the best players in college volleyball.

Get to know the hometown Badger and hear more about her experiences on and off the court!

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Mike Heller is joined by Wisconsin outside linebacker Sebastian Cheeks, who has emerged as one of the nation’s most disruptive defensive players this season.

Through the first five weeks of the 2026 season, Cheeks led all of college football with 27 quarterback pressures, according to Pro Football Focus, while recording an impressive 23.9% pass-rush win rate.

The fifth-year senior joins the podcast to discuss his journey from North Carolina to Wisconsin, his development as a player, stepping into a leadership role on the Badgers’ defense, and what it means to wear the Cardinal and White.

Get to know one of Wisconsin Football’s defensive standouts as the Badgers look to build on their momentum throughout the 2026 season.

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Each week, Mike Heller sits down with Badger athletes, coaches, and legends to bring fans closer to the programs they love.

New episodes drop every Thursday.

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