Wisconsin basketball predicted to beat North Carolina for top transfer guard
National basketball analyst Travis Branham delivered the prediction with a high confidence level.
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Wisconsin appears set to beat North Carolina for Boyd's commitment. The veteran guard visited Madison last week and Chapel Hill on Saturday. Despite the Tar Heels getting the final pitch, the Badgers appear on the verge of a significant recruiting win.
247Sports lists Boyd as a four-star transfer prospect, the No. 50 overall player and No. 12 shooting guard in the portal.
The Ramsey, New Jersey, native entered the portal last week after one season at San Diego State. He started 31 games for the Aztecs in 2024-25, averaging 29.9 minutes, 13.4 points, 3.9 rebounds, 3.9 assists and one steal per game while shooting 41% from the floor and 35% from 3. The team's season ended with a First Four loss to North Carolina.
Boyd began his career at Florida Atlantic. He made an immediate impact with the program, averaging 15 minutes and 5.1 points per game as a true freshman in 2020-21. After redshirting in 2021-22, the 6-foot, 3-inch guard's averages jumped to 23.7 minutes, 8.9 points, 4.3 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game in 2022-23. He played a key role in the Owls' out-of-nowhere trip to the Final Four that season. Finally, he delivered similar numbers as a junior in 2023-24, averaging 23.8 minutes and 9.3 points.
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2024-25 was a breakthrough for Boyd. He led a San Diego State team that finished 21-10 overall and No. 53 in KenPom. It received an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament.
Boyd would be a write-in to the Badgers' starting lineup. He would project to replace Max Klesmit as one of the team's combo point/shooting guards. With more additions to be made, including an impact forward, a backcourt of Boyd and John Blackwell would be a strong starting point for Greg Gard and his staff.
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