Walt McGrory‚ a member of the University of Wisconsin men’s basketball team from 2017 to 2021‚ died after a battle with bone cancer. McGrory‚ 24‚ appeared in 37 games over four seasons with the Badgers and was part of the 2019-20 team that shared the Big Ten regular-season title. “Our hearts go out to the family and friends of Walt McGrory‚ who passed away after a two-year battle with cancer. Walt was a beloved member of our team and the Badger family. He will be greatly missed‚” the Wisconsin men’s basketball program wrote on social media. Rest in Peace‚ Walt Our hearts go out to the family and friends of Walt McGrory‚ who passed away after a two-year battle with cancer. Walt was a beloved member of our team and the Badger family. He will be greatly missed. pic.twitter.com/acPJ0U1gfb — Wisconsin Basketball (@BadgerMBB) December 18‚ 2023 A message from McGrory’s Instagram page said: Walt became one with the Divine on Saturday‚ December 16‚ 2023. His soul was freed to continue his great mission – to live and help others live full‚ healthy lives. Walt has always known there is something greater out there. Something with the full power to shape the world. His journey with osteosarcoma was not easy‚ but it helped him find that ultimate power source. He never gave up on his belief that he and others just like him could heal themselves. His mission has not changed. He is still providing inspiration‚ love‚ and fight to those who need it. But now he is doing it with the whole power of the universe behind him. Whenever you need more strength in your life‚ open your heart and Walt will be there. Former Wisconsin college basketball player Walt McGrory dead at 24 after battle with cancer https://t.co/YuxAEGwigF pic.twitter.com/rWdTmoEVWY — New York Post (@nypost) December 20‚ 2023 The New York Post reports: The 6-foot-3‚ 205-pound guard played in 37 games for the Badgers from 2017-21 and was a two-time Academic All-Big Ten student. He announced he was planning to transfer to South Dakota in April 2021 but was diagnosed with osteosarcoma. “Our hearts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Walt McGrory‚” Wisconsin coach Greg Gard said Monday in a statement. “The courage and fight that Walt demonstrated throughout his two-year battle with cancer was an inspiration to us all. Walt never quit. Instead‚ he chose to fight every day and made the most of his circumstances by sharing his journey and inspiring others. Walt was a beloved member of our team and the Badger family‚ and we will miss him dearly.” McGrory was a standout at Edina High School in Minnesota‚ where he is the school’s all-time leading scorer with 2‚126 points. He joined the Badgers as a walk-on in 2017 before he transferred to the University of South Dakota in April 2021.