Former Wisconsin basketball player Walt McGrory has announced he’s been diagnosed with cancer.

McGrory said in a statement on Friday afternoon that he has osteosarcoma, which is a form of bone cancer. Here’s the announcement, which comes from South Dakota head coach Todd Lee.

“I have a new battle to fight and will no longer be able to compete this season,” McGrory wrote in-part. “I was recently diagnosed with osteosarcoma. A form of bone cancer. I will learn more about my prognosis and course of treatment in the coming days. It will be a long road. But I know I’m not in this alone. Thank you to everyone who has reached out to lend support and offer strength.”

McGrory transferred to South Dakota earlier this offseason after a four-year stint with the Badgers as a walk-on. He played in one game during the 2020-21 campaign.

In total, he appeared in 37 games for the Badgers and scored 26 career points. He also contributed 19 rebounds, 10 assists and 5 steals.

McGrory attended Edina High School in Minneapolis, Minnesota.