Charleston, South Carolina — In today’s college basketball landscape, the talk frequently revolves around NIL agreements and chasing the green. Denham Wojcik, a Porter-Gaud alumnus, sees this final stage as significantly more personal: pursuing a passion he has held since boyhood.
Wojcik grew up following Michigan State basketball. His father, Doug, has long served as a loyal aide to famed coach Tom Izzo. Summers at the beach home and visits to the locker room formed Denham’s vision for the future.
“I was inside the changing room. I had my own locker. “That was an important moment for me,” Wojcik added.
After stops at Harvard and a rigorous rehab procedure that includes three operations in the spring of 2024, Wojcik is finally wearing Spartan green—not as a fan, but as a player.
“The perfect way for myself and my family to wrap up my college career,” he told reporters. “Silver lining with all the surgeries is knowing I was getting the extra year and putting it together and playing for my dad.”
This season presents a unique opportunity: Denham will play for his father at Michigan State, something he has never done before in his college career. It’s a story about both resilience and family.
“Some down moments for sure, doubt yourself at times whether I can play again,” Wojcik made clear. “As soon as I got into the rehab process and got better, I started thinking maybe I can play another year.”
Balancing duties is not easy. On the court, Doug Wojcik is the “bad cop,” while Izzo is the “good cop”. Denham welcomes the dynamic and focuses on being a consistent contributor.
“My role on this squad is to be dependable and get players shots. Make the most of my minutes and perform well on defense. “I’m extremely excited.”
For Wojcik, this season is more than simply basketball; it’s a family narrative, a comeback story, and confirmation that pursuing a passion can still be meaningful in today’s game. As he comes onto the Big Ten stage, one thing is clear: being green is not easy, but Denham Wojcik believes it is worth every moment.
