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Wisconsin's Bowman takes leave of absence for family reasons

Posted at 6:33 PM, Oct 09, 2020
and last updated 2020-10-09 19:33:27-04

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin freshman guard Lorne Bowman has taken an indefinite leave of absence and returned to his Detroit home to attend to a family matter.

School officials announced Bowman’s move Friday while adding that he is continuing to take classes at Wisconsin virtually and remains part of the men’s basketball team.

Badgers coach Greg Gard said in a statement that “as a program, our thoughts are with Lorne and his family right now,."

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