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USA Today
26-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Tracking Wisconsin basketball's reported transfer portal interests, activity, top targets
Tracking Wisconsin basketball's reported transfer portal interests, activity, top targets Wisconsin basketball got an early start on its offseason, as the team fell to BYU in the NCAA Tournament round of 32 on Saturday. The transfer portal officially opened on Monday, immediately following the conclusion of March Madness' first weekend. While 16 teams are still left playing for a national title, the rest of the sport has full focus turned toward bolstering their roster for 2025-26 and beyond. The current transfer window spans until April 22. As is the case in football, players who enter during that period have no set date to commit by. The transfer window only works to restrict the time when players can depart. Wisconsin enters the transfer window with major needs across the lineup. A stellar senior class of John Tonje, Max Klesmit, Steven Crowl, Kamari McGee, Carter Gilmore and Markus Ilver is gone to graduation. That group accounted for 62% of the team's minutes in 2024-25, 67% of its points, 50% of its rebounds, 67.5% of its assists and 67.4% of its 3-point makes. The class' departure leaves available minutes at starting point guard, starting wing, starting center and several key bench roles. Many of those needs are sure to be addressed during this transfer cycle. While Wisconsin has yet to see any official incoming or outgoing transfer movement, here is an updated look at the team's reported targets and interests. (Note: Bookmark this tracker for an up-to-date look at Wisconsin's portal activity. It will be updated throughout the cycle, as the Badgers' top targets become clear. Last update: March 26) INTEREST: Pittsburgh guard Amsal Delalic Measurables: 6 feet, 8 inches, 210 pounds 2024-25 Stats: Freshman season. 13.4 minutes, 3.8 points, two rebounds, 0.7 assists and 0.4 steals. 46% shooting and 35% from three. Delalic played well during Wisconsin's early-season win over Pittsburgh. He showed flashes during his freshman season at Pittsburgh, often providing an offensive spark off the bench. The 6'8" shooting guard is an intriguing prospect, one that appears to have a high offensive ceiling. He may not be the center of Wisconsin's offseason plans, but the program would do well to add the rising sophomore to the rotation. He has the chance to emerge as a key rotation piece over his three remaining seasons of eligibility. Here's more on the former Pittsburgh guard. INTEREST: Milwaukee forward Jamichael Stillwell Measurables: 6 feet, 8 inches, 225 pounds 2024-25 Stats: Junior season. 28 minutes, 13.0 points, 10.7 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 1.3 steals per game. 46.8% shooting, 28.6% from three. Wisconsin has a major need at forward with Steven Crowl and Carter Gilmore gone to graduation. Stillwell played well in his one season at UW-Milwaukee, averaging 13 points and a conference-best 10.7 rebounds. However, the veteran forward doesn't shoot well from long range, which limits his potential impact. INTEREST: UMass Lowell forward Quinton Mincey Measurables: 6 feet, 6 inches, 205 pounds 2024-25 Stats: Senior season. 35.9 minutes, 16.8 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.8 assists per game. 48.6% shooting, 39.4% from 3. Mincey projects as a wing in Wisconsin's current offensive approach. He checks the boxes of what the program should be looking for -- experience and success at the college level, versatile scoring ability and strong three-point shooting. INTEREST: Drexel guard Kobe Magee Measurables: 6 feet, 6 inches, 180 pounds 2024-25 Stats: Junior season. 33.7 minutes, 14.0 points, 5.6 rebounds, 1.9 assists per game. 47.2% shooting, 43.9% from 3. Magee was one of the best shooters in the CAA this past season, making three-pointers at nearly a 44% clip. He would fit well in Wisconsin's new-look offense. The Badgers may not look for a true point guard with John Blackwell set to lead the offense. If Blackwell is the primary ball-handler, Magee would provide a strong complement. Of course, there is always the question of how production and performance will translate from a lower level up to the Big Ten. Contact/Follow @TheBadgersWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Wisconsin Badgers news, notes and opinion
USA Today
16-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
What Wisconsin's tournament championship loss to Michigan means for March Madness chances
What Wisconsin's tournament championship loss to Michigan means for March Madness chances Wisconsin basketball fell one minute short of a Big Ten Tournament title on Sunday afternoon, narrowly falling to the Michigan Wolverines 59-53. The Badgers were plagued by poor shooting and the ball bouncing the wrong way in the final minute. They led 51-50 with the ball and 2:15 remaining. An empty offensive possession led to a Tre Donaldson three-pointer and a 53-51 Michigan lead. The game again drew even at 53 before Wolverines center Vladislav Goldin made two key free throws to put his team in front with 46 seconds left. That possession was extended several times, with Michigan awarded the basketball on each out-of-bounds review. While each was the correct call, it's hard to ignore Michigan's fortune on each of those loose-ball sequences. Wisconsin's final two possessions encapsulated the team's shooting performance (21.7% from the floor and 17.5% from three) -- its worst in a game since 2011. Standout guard John Blackwell first missed a contested layup with 24 seconds left. Michigan grabbed the rebound and made two free throws, extending its lead to four. Blackwell then missed a wide-open mid-range jump shot on the other end, got the ball back after a Carter Gilmore offensive rebound and, finally, missed another three. The Badgers made 7-of-40 three-point attempts on the afternoon, plus just 8-of-29 from inside the arc. That shooting performance, simply, explains the loss. Wisconsin struggled to find an offensive answer against a Michigan team that effectively defended the painted area. Michigan wasn't much better on offense. But it made the key plays late to clinch the tournament title. Wisconsin is now onto the NCAA Tournament, where it will be a No. 3-seed in the East region. Before we look ahead to the bracket, here are major takeaways from the hard-fought loss to Michigan. Wisconsin must hope those shooting woes don't repeat in March Madness Wisconsin shot the mentioned 17.5% from three. Notable stat lines include John Tonje's 1-of-14 from the field and 0-of-5 from three, Max Klesmit's 2-of-10 from three, Nolan Winter's 1-of-5 from three and Kamari McGee, Xavier Amos, Carter Gilmore and Jack Janicki combining to make just one of 11 from the outside. The Badgers' shooting woes could have been due to fatigue, as the team played its fourth game in as many days. The only proper takeaway is that the team needs to flush the performance. It could lose to anybody in the NCAA Tournament field with a repeat showing. The Badgers lost because their star struggled It's often unfair to reduce a complicated result to just one factor or one performance. In this case, it's indicative of a larger point. Wisconsin fell to Michigan due to John Tonje's offensive struggles. He finished with just nine points on 1-of-14 from the field, 0-of-5 from three and 7-of-8 from the free-throw line. Michigan had a strong defensive game plan against the First-Team All-Big Ten wing. Still, Tonje missed most of the open looks that he got. That's a recipe for a loss in a game where nobody else on the team, other than John Blackwell, did much offensively. Wisconsin will go as far in the NCAA Tournament as Tonje will take it. Sunday was an unfortunate example of what can happen if he isn't on his game offensively. Tonje will benefit from a few days of rest before Wisconsin returns to the court on Thursday. A prediction: he shouldn't have much trouble returning to the All-American form that led Wisconsin to the title game in the first place. Credit to Michigan -- sometimes, teams are just great in crunch time Wisconsin made just a few key mistakes down the stretch. Primarily, it failed to grab several rebounds and lose balls during the possession that saw Michigan take the lead. Then, Blackwell just missed his bid to tie the contest. In hindsight, that last minute was due to Michigan's clutch play and good fortune more than Wisconsin's mistakes. The Wolverines win close games at an alarming rate. Sunday was just another last-minute win added to the long list. The loss shouldn't matter for Wisconsin's NCAA Tournament chances Wisconsin's NCAA Tournament fate was not on the line on Sunday afternoon. There have been several teams to exit the conference tournament red-hot and lose early in March Madness -- Iowa did so in 2022 with four wins in four days to win the Big Ten title, then a first-round loss to Richmond the following week. It would be surprising if the Badgers struggled in a similar manner against No. 14-seed Montana on Thursday, or, with a win, in future matchups. The team's run to the Big Ten Tournament title game matters more than its struggles in the game itself. Again, this is Greg Gard's best shot at a deep tournament run since 2017. Contact/Follow @TheBadgersWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Wisconsin Badgers news, notes and opinion Get your Brackets for 2025 NCAA men's basketball tournament
USA Today
16-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Three key stats that defined Wisconsin's Big Ten Tournament victory over Michigan State
Three key stats that defined Wisconsin's Big Ten Tournament victory over Michigan State The Wisconsin Badgers have successfully avenged their regular-season losses to UCLA and Michigan State in recent days. They accomplished the latter with a thrilling 77-74 win over the Spartans in the Big Ten Tournament semifinal on Saturday. The down-to-the-wire contest was tightly contested throughout, with Greg Gard and his Wisconsin team ultimately prevailing in the end. Wisconsin struggled during its road loss to Michigan State on March 2, both due to poor shooting and the absence of starting guard Max Klesmit. The Badgers looked like a different team during Saturday's triumph. They played both one of their most physical and strongest defensive games of the season. Michigan State shot well from three, though struggled to connect at the rim due to stellar defense from Wisconsin's starters and reserves. Greg Gard and his coaching staff deserve significant credit for creating an effective game plan to defeat a Michigan State team that hadn't lost since Feb. 11. Wisconsin now has an opportunity to capture the Big Ten Tournament title for the first time since 2015. Before focus turns to its championship matchup against Michigan, here are three stats that defined the Badgers' big victory over the Michigan State Spartans: Carter Gilmore's ten points, five rebounds, five assists, and three blocks Carter Gilmore filled up the stat sheet on Saturday with arguably his most complete game of the season. He affected the game on both ends of the court, including making the biggest defensive play of the season -- blocking Michigan State guard Tre Holloman's game-tying three-point attempt in the closing seconds. Gilmore's development has been incredible to watch throughout the season. Saturday's performance shows that he can excel against the best of the best. Michigan State's eight offensive rebounds Eight offensive rebounds might seem like a lot. However, for a Michigan State team that averages 10.4 per game, it's far below what the Spartans had hoped for. Wisconsin has notoriously struggled on the defensive glass at times this season, most notably against Illinois in December, Oregon in February and Michigan State earlier this month. The Badgers managed to keep the Spartans in check on the offensive glass, allowing two less than their per-game average. Wisconsin might not be a rebounding juggernaut, but today's effort on the glass was impressive and was one of the key reasons why the team won the game. Wisconsin's seven turnovers Wisconsin averages 9.6 turnovers per game on the season. It turned the ball over only seven times against Michigan State's top-ranked defense. The performance continues to prove that while Wisconsin's tempo and style of offense have changed, its discipline and fundamental attitude haven't. The principles of Bo Ryan's Wisconsin teams remain, even if the program no longer utilizes the swing offense. Overall, the Badgers picked up a huge Quad 1A win against an NCAA Tournament favorite. The result almost guarantees them a No. 3 seed in Sunday's NCAA Tournament bracket. Before that bracket is unveiled, Wisconsin has an opportunity to defeat Michigan in the Big Ten Tournament title. A win would be the program's first since Greg Gard took over in 2016. Contact/Follow @TheBadgersWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Wisconsin Badgers news, notes and opinion
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Who is Wisconsin basketball playing in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament?
Wisconsin basketball's (23-8, 13-7 Big Ten) second-round opponent in the 2025 Big Ten Tournament has officially been decided: the team will square off against No. 13-seed Northwestern. The Wildcats overcame the No. 12-seed Minnesota Golden Gophers 72-64 on Wednesday afternoon. Veteran forward Nick Martinelli spearheaded Northwestern's offensive attack with a game-best 28 points, seven rebounds, three assists and one steal in 40 minutes of play. He did so off 12-of-22 shooting from the floor, including 12-of-19 from two-point range. Northwestern's Ty Berry also dropped 14 points, while guard Jordan Clayton finished with 11 tallies in 34 minutes. Minnesota star forward Dawson Garcia dropped 22 points and seven boards in the defeat. Tipoff between the Badgers and Wildcats slated for 2:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. CT, or 25 minutes after the conclusion of No. 8 Oregon vs. No. 9 Indiana, which tips off at noon ET. For more details on how to watch Wisconsin's Big Ten Tournament opener, click here. #Badgers will get Northwestern in Thursday's Big Ten Tournament second round. UW won the first meeting 75-69 on Carter Gilmore day. — Evan Flood (@Evan_Flood) March 12, 2025 Of note, Wisconsin defeated Northwestern 75-69 on Feb. 1 in Evanston, Illinois. Fueled by 27 points and three assists from star wing John Tonje and 15 critical bench points from Carter Gilmore, Wisconsin orchestrated a second-half comeback to earn a critical road victory. The winner of Wisconsin-Northwestern will play No. 4-seed UCLA on Friday afternoon. Contact/Follow on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on to follow ongoing coverage of Wisconsin Badgers news, notes and opinion This article originally appeared on Badgers Wire: Wisconsin Basketball Big Ten Tournament bracket Northwestern matchup
USA Today
07-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
How to watch Wisconsin Badgers vs. Penn State basketball: Time, TV channel
Wisconsin basketball seeks to conclude its regular season with a victory over the Penn State Nittany Lions on Saturday at the Kohl Center. In search of a No. 3-seed in the 2025 NCAA Tournament, the Badgers return home looking to build off their critical road win over the Minnesota Golden Gophers on March 5 -- a game in which Carter Gilmore and Jack Janicki dropped 14 points late in the second half to rejuvenate the team's offense. Fortunately, UW's regular-season-closing contest comes against one of the conference's worst teams -- the 15-15 Nittany Lions. While Wisconsin has defeated some of the nation's best, Penn State cannot boast the same feat. The Nittany Lions are an abysmal 1-10 against Quad 1 teams and have won just five conference games this year, those against Northwestern, Rutgers, Nebraska, Minnesota and Purdue. On the other hand, Mike Rhoades' team has stayed afloat against Maryland, Oregon, Michigan and Michigan State, courtesy of a high-powered offense. While the resume doesn't suggest it, the Nittany Lions have proven the ability to trade blows with the best. They have yet to prove they can win those games. With the tip less than 24 hours away, here is how to watch the Badgers and Nittany Lions: What channel is the Wisconsin vs. Penn State game? Time, TV schedule TV Channel: Peacock (Streaming only) Start time: 1:00 p.m. ET, noon CT Wisconsin-Penn State can also be heard on the Badger Radio Network. Where to watch Wisconsin vs. Penn State on livestream The game will be available streaming on Peacock Wisconsin vs. Penn State predictions, picks, odds Ace Baldwin Jr. is no joke, and Penn State center Yanic Konan Niederhauser is a real two-way threat on the interior. While the Nittany Lions score nearly 80 points per appearance, the team has won just five games in conference play. To make matters worse for Penn State fans, the team simply cannot close games against good teams, boasting a 1-10 mark against Quad 1 opponents. With an opportunity to scale national hierarchies and essentially clinch a No. 3-seed in the NCAA Tournament, Wisconsin should show up to play on its senior day in front of an energetic home crowd. The outcome could also impact where the Badgers stand in the 2025 Big Ten Tournament, something Gard alluded to after UW emerged victorious against Minnesota on March 5. Prediction: Wisconsin 84, Penn State 75 Odds courtesy of FanDuel ODDS: TBA O/U: TBA Wisconsin Basketball Schedule 2024-25 Nov. 4 vs. Holy Cross (W, 85-61) Nov. 7 vs. Montana State (W, 79-67) Nov. 10 vs. Appalachian State (W, 87-56) Nov. 15 vs. Arizona (W, 103-88) Nov. 18 vs. UT-Rio Grande (W, 87-84) Nov. 22 vs. UCF (W, 86-70) Nov. 24 vs. Pittsburgh (W, 81-75) Nov. 30 vs. Chicago State (W, 74-53) Dec. 3 vs. Michigan (L, 67-64) Dec. 7 at Marquette (L, 88-74) Dec. 10 at Illinois (L, 86-80) Dec. 15 vs. Butler (W, 83-74) Dec. 22 vs. Detroit Mercy (W, 76-53) Jan. 3 vs. Iowa (W, 116-85) Jan. 6 vs. Rutgers (W, 75-63) Jan. 10 vs. Minnesota (W, 80-59) Jan. 14 vs. Ohio State (W, 70-68) Jan. 18 vs. USC (W, 84-69) Jan. 22 vs. UCLA (L, 85-83) Jan. 26 vs. Nebraska (W, 83-55) Jan. 29 vs. Maryland (L, 76-68) Feb. 1 vs. Northwestern (W, 75-69) Feb. 4 vs. Indiana (W, 76-64) Feb. 8 vs. Iowa (W, 74-63) Feb. 15 vs. Purdue (W, 94-84) Feb. 18 vs. Illinois (W, 95-74) Feb. 22 vs. Oregon (L, 77-73) Feb 25 vs. Washington (W, 88-62) March 2 vs. Michigan State (L, 71-62) March 5 vs. Minnesota (W, 74-67) Record: 23-7, 13-6 Big Ten Contact/Follow @TheBadgersWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Wisconsin Badgers news, notes and opinion We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. USA TODAY Network newsrooms operate independently, and this doesn't influence our coverage.
