There was an RTC practice, I assume there are several "old friends" associated with that. I'm not saying that is what he is referring to, just making an observation.
I saw McIntosh at the 2000 (maybe it was 1999?) WIAA State Championships. He was a football player at UW at the time and he came to watch the finals. Ben was a Freshman finalist that year, if I remember correctly.
WBB is fun for people to watch because the media manufactures storylines and human interest stories. Kinda like why people like watching the Olympics. The actual athletic, basketball product is bad.
He left on weird terms from Wisconsin. Was assistant coach in late 90s when the Steiners were there and all three were still competing. Kolat left Wisconsin mid-season.