Eian Elmer, Miami RedHawks transfer from Taft HS, commits to Wisconsin
TL;DR
Eian Elmer, a guard/forward who transferred from Miami University, has committed to Wisconsin after three seasons with the RedHawks. He previously scored his 1,000th point during the NCAA Tournament First Four win against SMU.
Key points
- Eian Elmer committed to Wisconsin after transferring from Miami University
- He played three seasons with the Miami RedHawks
- Elmer scored his 1,000th point in an NCAA Tournament game against SMU
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Guard/forward Eian Elmer, a former Taft High School standout who entered the transfer portal after playing three seasons for Miami University, committed to Wisconsin, according to the Badgers men's basketball Twitter/X account.
Elmer scored his 1,000th point during a big first half in the RedHawks' NCAA Tournament First Four win March 18 against the SMU Mustangs at University of Dayton Arena.
As a junior, Elmer averaged 12.7 points and 5.9 rebounds per game in 34 games, helping Miami to a 32-2 record in 2025-26.
Actor and former World Wrestling Entertainment superstar John Cena sent a special message to Elmer before Elmer scored 23 points in the First Four game in Dayton.
Brant Byers, Elmer's MU teammate the past three seasons, reportedly committed to Penn State, a Big Ten rival of Wisconsin's.
Earlier in the week, former Taft standout Rayvon Griffith, who played one season for the Cincinnati Bearcats and one season at Kent State, announced he's committed to play at Cleveland State.
As a junior, Elmer averaged 12.7 points and 5.9 rebounds per game in 34 games, helping Miami to a 32-2 record in 2025-26.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Eian Elmer, Miami RedHawks transfer from Taft HS, commits to Wisconsin
Q&A
What were Eian Elmer's stats during his junior year at Miami University?
Eian Elmer averaged 12.7 points and 5.9 rebounds per game in 34 games during his junior year.
Which high school did Eian Elmer transfer from before joining Wisconsin?
Eian Elmer transferred from Taft High School before playing at Miami University and committing to Wisconsin.
What notable achievement did Eian Elmer reach during the NCAA Tournament?
Eian Elmer scored his 1,000th point during the NCAA Tournament First Four win against SMU.
