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Check out livestreams of the Talons Men's Basketball home games at athletics.blackhawk.edu/livestream.

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Results: 2024-25

FINAL OVERALL: 8-12

The Talons Men's Basketball team competes November through February.

Nov. 2 at Joliet Junior College, L, 69-86

Nov. 4 vs Bryant & Stratton College, L, 84-98

Nov. 11 at Milwaukee Area Technical College (Scrimmage), L, 71-114

Nov. 20 at Madison College, L, 65-105

Dec. 2 vs UW-Platteville at Baraboo, W, 105-67

Dec. 4 at DME Academy, L, 81-86

Dec. 5 vs Rockford University JV, W, 62-61

Dec. 7 at UW-Stevens Point at Marshfield, W, 62-59

Dec. 11 vs Bryant & Stratton College JV, W, 96-76

Dec. 18 vs Madison College, L, 91-100

Jan. 6 at UW-Platteville at Baraboo, W, 95-74

Jan. 7 vs Kishwaukee, L, 71-85

Jan. 11 vs Carl Sandburg College, L, 55-64

Jan. 15 at Bryant & Stratton JV, W, 83-79

Jan. 18 vs South Suburban, L, 79-88

Jan. 20 vs UW-Stevens Point at Marshfield, W, 90-85

Jan. 21 vs Rock Valley College, L, 63-77

Jan. 22 vs UW-Platteville at Baraboo, L, 61-65

Jan. 25 at Carl Sandburg College, L, 69-79

Jan. 27 at DME Academy, W, 93-75

Feb. 13 vs DME Academy, W, 110-79 (WCC postseason semifinal game)

Feb. 15 at Rock Valley College, L, 88-60

Feb. 17 at UW-Stevens Point at Marshfield, L, 81-72 (WCC championship game)


Meet Coach Donte Burt

Background:

  • From Madison; played basketball and football at Madison West High School and Madison College.
  • Played semi-pro football before transitioning to coaching.

Coaching Philosophy:

  • "Get a little better every day."
  • Focuses on skill development until it becomes muscle memory.
  • Identifies player strengths and weaknesses to optimize positions for success.
Donte Burt

About Men's Basketball

2024-25 Team

  • #0, Lee Lane, Freshman
    • 5'11"
    • Madison West High School
  • #2, Logan Branch, Freshman
    • 5'10"
    • Milton High School
  • #3, Corey Antione, Freshman
    • 5'10"
    • Greenacres Christian Academy
  • #4, Aidan John, Freshman
    • 6'2"
    • Madison Memorial High School
  • #8, Kai Bickham, Freshman
    • 5'11"
    • Alamogordo High School
  • #10, Aidan Maves, Freshman
    • 6'4"
    • Evansville High School
  • #12, Deiveon Cargile, Freshman
    • 6'1"
    • Madison East High School
  • #15, Kaden Williams, Freshman
    • 6'0"
    • Abeka Academy
  • #24, Elijah Jenkins, Freshman
    • 5'10"
    • Beloit Memorial High School

Oct. 12 at Rock Valley Jamboree Scrimmage (time TBA)

Nov. 2 at Joliet Junior College @ 3 p.m.

Nov. 4 vs Bryant & Stratton College (home) @ 7 p.m.

Nov. 11 at Milwaukee Area Technical College Scrimmage @ 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 20 at Madison College @ 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 2 vs UW-Platteville at Baraboo (home) @ 6:15 p.m.

Dec. 4 at DME Academy @ 6:15 p.m.

Dec. 5 vs Rockford University JV (home) @ 6 p.m.

Dec. 7 at UW-Stevens Point at Marshfield @ 1 p.m.

Dec. 11 vs Bryant & Stratton College JV (home) @ 6:15 p.m.

Dec. 18 vs Madison College (home) @ 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 6 at UW-Platteville at Baraboo @ 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 7 vs Kishwaukee (home) @ 6 p.m.

Jan. 11 vs Carl Sandburg College (home) @ 3 p.m.

Jan. 15 at Bryant & Stratton College JV @ 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 18 vs South Suburban (home) @ 3 p.m.

Jan. 20 vs UW-Stevens Point at Marshfield (home) @ 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 21 vs Rock Valley College (home) @ 7 p.m.

Jan. 22 vs UW-Platteville at Baraboo (home) @ 6:15 p.m.

Jan. 25 at Carl Sandburg College @ 3 p.m.

Jan. 27 at DME Academy @ 7 p.m.

Feb. 5 at UW-Stevens Point at Marshfield  @ 6:15 p.m.

Feb. 15 at Rock Valley College @ 3 p.m.

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Get to Know Tony Haffelder, Electric Power Distribution Instructor

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What is your name, and where did you grow up?

Tony Haffelder. I grew up in Jefferson.

What is your role at Blackhawk Technical College?

I’m the new Electrical Power Distribution (EPD) instructor.

What was your journey to this role?

I worked as a Journeyman Lineman for 23 years and seven years as an Operations Manager for a power company.  

Where did you go to school? What did you study?

I graduated from Northeast Wisconsin Technical College with an EPD degree in 1994.

Is there something that drew you to this career?

I have always thought about teaching this course and training new students in this field.

What motivated you to apply for this position at Blackhawk?

With the number of years I have in this field, I thought it would be a good time to make this change. 

What is something Blackhawk offers its students that you feel other colleges do not?

I’m still too new to know everything that Blackhawk has to offer, but I do like the flexible learning environment offered here.

What is your life like outside of work? Family? Community involvement? Adorable pets?

I have my wife Michelle, three boys and two grandkids. I spend my free time (when I have it) outdoors, going hunting and fishing. 

What is your favorite color? Why?

Green. I don’t really know why, but I have always liked the color green.

What is a song or artist that is always on your playlist?

You will always find 80’s rock and country on my playlist.

What is your go-to karaoke song?

I don’t sing. No one wants to hear that!

What was your first concert?

Guns N’ Roses

What is your favorite movie?

I still love the movie “Tommy Boy”.

If you could hang out with any movie or TV character, who would you choose and why?

What is your favorite TV show?

I don’t watch a lot of TV.

What was your favorite cartoon as a kid? As an adult?

“Tom and Jerry” to both.

What/who is your favorite sports team or pro athlete?

Green Bay Packers!

What would be your dream car to own?

1967 Pontiac GTO

Who is your favorite Muppet?

Animal!

Interested in Blackhawk Athletics?

Are you looking to embark on your athletic journey with Blackhawk Technical College?