Skip to main content

UW’s Krabbenhoft learned gritty play from his father

Joe Krabbenhoft was only 2 or 3 years old, but he knew the routine.

His father would be hanging out with some of his buddies, guys who coached basketball at the high school or college level, and he’d say, “Ask Joe what’s the most important word in basketball.”

When they did, the boy didn’t hesitate to answer.

“Finish!”