The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Department of Intercollegiate Athletics has announced its 61st class to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.
A total of 10 former student-athletes, one head coach and one longtime UW-Whitewater supporter are set to be inducted. Amongst those being honored is former UWW men鈥檚 basketball standout and 糖心Vlog传媒 Craig alumnus, Aubrey Lewis-Byers.
Lewis-Byers ranks among the greatest players in UW-Whitewater men鈥檚 basketball history. From 1999-03, the dynamic forward played a pivotal role in guiding UW-Whitewater to Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference championships in 2001 and 2002 while establishing himself as one of the most dominant players in the league.
The only four-time First Team All-WIAC selection in program history, Lewis-Byers went on to earn All-Region accolades from the National Association of Basketball Coaches three times (2001, 2002, 2003) and in 2003, as well as All-America recognition from Street & Smith’s in 2003.
He was named to the WIAC All-Time Team for men鈥檚 basketball as part of the league鈥檚 Centennial Celebration in 2012.
A prolific scorer, Lewis-Byers finished his career as the second-leading scorer in program history with 1,958 points and ranks second in career field goals made.
He still owns UW-Whitewater and WIAC records for free throws attempted and made, converting an astounding 598 free throws. Lewis-Byers also ranks among the top ten in program history in blocked shots (62), points per game (18.5), steals (108) and field goal percentage (.554).
While attending Craig, Lewis-Byers earned several Associated Press All-State honors and helped guide the Cougars to the WIAA State Semifinals during his sophomore season back in 1997.
Lewis-Byers will be joined in his 2026 UWW Hall of Fame class by former student-athletes Dana Thompson Askey 鈥11, Brian Butzler 鈥12, Karla Eggerson, Emily Gerber-Kluck 鈥11, Ron Haidinger 鈥76, Jessica Stang Markgraf 鈥11, Caitlin Hogan Perry 鈥10, AJ Raebel 鈥09 and Travis Van Zile 鈥03.
Frank Barnes, the illustrious head coach of the Warhawk men鈥檚 and women鈥檚 tennis programs, will be inducted under the category of staff/coach, while longtime UW-Whitewater supporter Ken Dahnert will be inducted for his distinguished service to the institution.
All 12 individuals will be recognized for their contributions to Warhawk Athletics as part of the UW-Whitewater football team鈥檚 game against UW-Stevens Point on Saturday, October 24, at 1 p.m. Inductees will be honored at halftime of the football game and at the annual Hall of Fame Banquet, which begins following the contest at 4:30 p.m. at the University Center鈥檚 Hamilton Room.
More information on the Hall of Fame Banquet, including registration, will be made available in August, per UW-Whitewater Athletic Communications.