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USA Today
18-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Wisconsin basketball point guard, former top recruit announces transfer destination
Wisconsin basketball point guard, former top recruit announces transfer destination Wisconsin transfer point guard Daniel Freitag committed to Buffalo on Thursday. The former top class of 2024 recruit joins the Bulls as 247Sports' No. 292-ranked transfer and No. 55 point guard. He does so with three years of eligibility remaining. Freitag appeared in 14 games with the Badgers as a freshman in 2024-25, totaling just 29 minutes, two points, four rebounds, three assists and a steal. He failed to crack the Badgers' deep guard rotation, mostly seeing action in the closing minutes of decided contests. The Minneapolis, Minnesota, native originally joined Greg Gard's program as the No. 119 overall player in the class of 2024, No. 12 point guard and No. 3 recruit from his home state. His high-profile commitment headlined Wisconsin's class, as he was considered the program's long-term replacement for star point guard Chucky Hepburn, who transferred out after the 2023-24 campaign. That did not come to fruition during Freitag's limited time with the Badgers. He now joins a Buffalo program that went 9-22 in 2024-25, finishing near the bottom of the MAC and at No. 339 in KenPom. The program has not reached the NCAA Tournament since current Alabama coach Nate Oats led it to three appearances in four years from 2016-19. Wisconsin again enters 2025-26 with significant talent in the backcourt. John Blackwell, assuming he withdraws from the NBA draft, will lead the team's lineup, with San Diego State transfer Nick Boyd, Virginia transfer Andrew Rohde and sophomore Jack Janicki all playing major roles, plus incoming freshmen Zach Kinziger and Hayden Jones likely factoring in. Wisconsin should continue to bolster the position's depth in the transfer portal, however, as it could still use a veteran replacement for sixth man Kamari McGee. Freitag's performance at Buffalo, where he should see immediate playing time, will be worth watching. A breakout year could see him jump back to the major-conference level. For more on Wisconsin's incoming and outgoing transfer movement, bookmark our 2025 basketball transfer portal tracker. 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
11-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Updated transfer portal ranking for former Wisconsin point guard Daniel Freitag
Updated transfer portal ranking for former Wisconsin point guard Daniel Freitag 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 experience and depth at guard during this transfer cycle, Freitag left in search of a long-term role and clear playing time. The point guard has not been directly tied to any transfer destinations as of April 11. 247Sports currently lists him as a three-star transfer prospect, ranked as the No. 283 player in the portal and No. 51 point guard. For reference, those standings are a big step backward from his four-star status in the high school class of 2024, as he was ranked as the No. 128 player in the country, No. 11 point guard and No. 2 recruit from his home state of Minnesota. Wisconsin originally landed Freitag over top contenders Baylor, Minnesota, Notre Dame and Virginia. Both the Cavaliers and in-state Golden Gophers have new head coaches, which eliminates those possible connections. But Baylor and Notre Dame could be potential candidates to return to his recruitment. Stay tuned as the top contenders for Freitag's transfer commitment become clear. In all likelihood, the landing spot will be a step or two down from Wisconsin, where playing time and production are all but a guarantee. 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
31-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Wisconsin basketball freshman point guard, former top recruit enters NCAA transfer portal
Wisconsin basketball freshman point guard, former top recruit enters NCAA transfer portal NEWS: Wisconsin guard Daniel Freitag is entering the transfer portal, source confirms to @LeagueRDY. Freitag is a 6-foot-2 guard who played in only 14 games this season for Wisconsin. Native of Bloomington, Minnesota. A former four-star recruit. — Sam Kayser - 24/7 High School Hoops (@247HSHoops) March 31, 2025 Wisconsin freshman point guard Daniel Freitag has entered the NCAA transfer portal. Freitag was Wisconsin's top recruit in the class of 2024, ranked as the No. 119 player in the country, No. 12 point guard and No. 3 recruit from the state of Minnesota. The former four-star prospect played just 29 total minutes over 14 appearances in his one season with the program, recording a total of two points, four rebounds, three assists and a steal. Freitag is the second Badger to enter the portal since the conclusion of the 2024-25 season, following reserve guard Camren Hunter. Both played minor roles in Wisconsin's rotation this past season. Kamari McGee (22 minutes, 6.5 points per game) led the team's bench rotation, with walk-on freshman Jack Janicki (11.4 minutes, 1.9 points) emerging into a significant role. Freitag and Hunter saw limited playing time as a result, mostly appearing in the closing minutes of blowout wins. Freitag enters the portal with three years of eligibility remaining. Freitag is the first major departure from Wisconsin's roster this offseason. He figured to contend for a prominent role in 2025-26, looking to fulfill the sky-high expectations that followed his commitment. Wisconsin enters 2025-26 with John Blackwell and Janicki set to lead guard rotation, with a majority of the minutes still up for grabs -- whether for incoming transfers or talented underclassmen. Wisconsin's incoming class of 2025 includes four-star in-state standout Zach Kinziger and promising international recruit Hayden Jones at guard. The program has a strong pipeline of talent at the position. However, the 2025-26 rotation is still very much up in the air. Freitag's transfer interest and eventual landing spot may indicate whether he had a real chance at significant minutes with the Badgers next season. Contact/Follow @TheBadgersWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Wisconsin Badgers news, notes and opinion
