Wisconsin announces star-studded UW Athletic Hall of Fame class of 2025

Frank Kaminsky is one of the most decorated Wisconsin men's basketball players in program history. Now he and 11 other former Badgers will be inducted into the UW Athletic Hall of Fame.

The Wisconsin athletic department unveiled its UW Athletic Hall of Fame class of 2025 on Thursday. / Courtesy of Jake Kocorowski

Frank Kaminsky is one of the most decorated Wisconsin Badgers' basketball players in program history.

Now he will have another honor bestowed upon him: UW Athletic Hall of Famer.

The Wisconsin athletic department introduced Thursday its class of 2025 for the UW Athletic Hall of Fame.

Kaminsky won multiple national player of the year and first-team All-America honors during the 2014-15 season, and he joins the following former Badgers as inductees this year:

Congrats to the UW Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2025!

University of Wisconsin Director of Athletics Chris McIntosh announced on Thursday that 12 outstanding athletes and staff will be inducted into the UW Athletic Hall of Fame.https://t.co/Da60XOeEIp

— Wisconsin Badgers (@UWBadgers) May 29, 2025

• Track and field and cross country standout Mohammed Ahmed (2009-14)

• Track and field standout Dorcas Aknniyi Jansen (2008-13)

• Women's hockey defense Molly Engstrom (2001-05)

• Offensive lineman Travis Frederick (2009-12)

Congratulations to Travis Frederick on being named to the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2025!#OnWisconsin pic.twitter.com/WrxbQkG2WG

— Wisconsin Football (@BadgerFootball) May 29, 2025

• Wisconsin football and men's basketball play-by-play announcer Matt Lepay (special service category)

• Softball outfielder Mary Massei (2010-14)

• Men's hockey forward Joe Pavelski (2004-06)

• Running back James White (2010-13)

Congratulations to James White on being named to the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2025!#OnWisconsin pic.twitter.com/KPGwRSgRto

— Wisconsin Football (@BadgerFootball) May 29, 2025

• Tom Shipley (Baseball 1970-74)

• Men's cross country coach Martin Smith (coach/administrator category)

• Women's soccer forward Cara Walls (2011-14)

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