Wisconsin basketball continues its work in the transfer portal, now several weeks into the cycle.
The Badgers have landed three commitments to date: Virginia guard Andrew Rohde, Portland forward Austin Rapp and San Diego State guard Nick Boyd. That trio of incoming players bolsters a starting lineup that also returns star guard John Blackwell (pending an NBA draft decision) and forward Nolan Winter.
Even with those additions, the team is still in search of several rotational players, especially in the frontcourt. Xavier Amos' departure only accentuated that already-existing need.
But while the Badgers continue their transfer pursuits, what about the program's notable departures?
Freshman point guard Daniel Freitag's transfer decision made the biggest headline. At this time last year, the former top recruit was viewed as the long-term replacement for star point guard Chucky Hepburn.
Unlike Hepburn, however, Freitag struggled to make an impact in year one with the program. He finished the 2024-25 season with just 14 appearances, 29 total minutes of action, two points, four rebounds, three assists and a steal. With Wisconsin adding both ...
