2025 MADISON, WI – LaTonya Sims, a Wisconsin basketball legend and Racine native, has pledged a remarkable $3 million donation to support the Wisconsin Badgers women’s basketball program…..
MADISON, WI – Wisconsin basketball legend and Racine native LaTonya Sims has pledged a generous $3 million donation to the Wisconsin Badgers women’s basketball program. The contribution, one of the largest in program history, aims to enhance facilities, provide scholarships, and support player development initiatives.
Sims, a former standout for the Badgers, expressed her deep commitment to the program’s growth and the advancement of women’s athletics. “Wisconsin shaped me as an athlete and a person,” Sims said. “I want to ensure future generations of Badgers have even greater opportunities.”
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’ generosity, calling it a “transformative gift” that will leave a lasting impact.
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.
With this pledge, Sims solidifies her legacy not just as a player, but as a champion for the future of women’s basketball at Wisconsin.
