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2025 MADISON, WI \u2013 LaTonya Sims, a Wisconsin basketball legend and Racine native, has pledged a remarkable $3 million donation to support the Wisconsin Badgers women\u2019s basketball program…..<\/p>\n

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MADISON, WI \u2013 Wisconsin basketball legend and Racine native LaTonya Sims has pledged a generous $3 million donation to the Wisconsin Badgers women\u2019s basketball program. The contribution, one of the largest in program history, aims to enhance facilities, provide scholarships, and support player development initiatives.<\/p>\n

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Sims, a former standout for the Badgers, expressed her deep commitment to the program\u2019s growth and the advancement of women\u2019s athletics. \u201cWisconsin shaped me as an athlete and a person,\u201d Sims said. \u201cI want to ensure future generations of Badgers have even greater opportunities.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The donation will help fund upgrades to training facilities, bolster recruitment efforts, and improve resources for student-athletes. Wisconsin Athletics Director Chris McIntosh praised Sims\u2019 generosity, calling it a \u201ctransformative gift\u201d that will leave a lasting impact.<\/p>\n

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Sims, who dominated the court in the late 1990s and early 2000s, remains one of the most influential figures in Wisconsin basketball history. Her contribution marks a new chapter in her ongoing support for the sport.<\/p>\n

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With this pledge, Sims solidifies her legacy not just as a player, but as a champion for the future of women\u2019s basketball at Wisconsin.<\/p>\n\n

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