
Wisconsin Badgers basketball is undergoing significant changes with four seniors and four players entering the transfer portal. The transfer portal remains open until April 21, and the team has received a commitment from Australian point guard Owen Foxwell.
Wisconsin men's basketball is in a crucial offseason stage.
The Badgers are looking to replace four seniors and another four players who are entering the transfer portal. The transfer portal is open through April 21 although players do not necessarily need to commit to their new school during the 15-day window.
Here is a running list of players who are either joining or departing the Badgers via the transfer portal:
The Badgers are awaiting their first transfer portal addition. UW did get an international commitment from Australian point guard Owen Foxwell.
Check back later for updates.
Mar 7, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell (25) points and laughs at fans after beating the Purdue Boilermakers at Mackey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jacob Musselman-Imagn Images
Wisconsin guard John Blackwell (25) is unable to score on Michigan center Aday Mara (15) during the second half of their semifinal game in the Big Ten tournament Saturday, March 14, 2026 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Michigan beat Wisconsin 68-65.
Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard talks with guard John Blackwell (25) during the second half of their quarterfinal game in the Big Ten tournament Friday, March 13, 2026 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Wisconsin beat Illinois 91-88.
Wisconsin guard John Blackwell (25) misses a three-point basket during overtime of their quarterfinal game in the Big Ten tournament Friday, March 13, 2026 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Wisconsin beat Illinois 91-88.
Wisconsin guard John Blackwell (25) reacts after Wisconsin guard Nick Boyd (2) was fouled during the second half of their quarterfinal game in the Big Ten tournament Friday, March 13, 2026 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Wisconsin beat Illinois 91-88.
Mar 12, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell (25) shoots against Washington Huskies during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
Wisconsin guard John Blackwell (25) cores one Iowa forward Alvaro Folgueiras (7) during the second half of the game Sunday, February 22, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin beat Iowa 84-71.
Wisconsin guard John Blackwell (25) drives on Michigan State guard Kur Teng (2) during the second half of their game Friday, February 13, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin beat 10th ranked Michigan State 92-71.
MADISON, WISCONSIN - FEBRUARY 13: John Blackwell #25 of the Wisconsin Badgers celebrates with Nick Boyd #2 during a scoring run in the first half against the Michigan State Spartans at Kohl Center on February 13, 2026 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)
Wisconsin guard John Blackwell (25) hits a three-point basket as Ohio State head coach Jake Diebler looks on during the first half of their game Saturday, January 31, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin.
Wisconsin guard John Blackwell (25) reacts after hitting a three-point basket during the waning moments of the second half of their game Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin beat Minnesota 67-63.
Wisconsin guard John Blackwell (25) relays a play during the second half of their game Sunday, January 25, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. USC beat Wisconsin 73-71.
Wisconsin guard John Blackwell (25) and guard Nick Boyd (2) celebrate an upset of the Michigan Wolverines in an NCAA basketball game on on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard talks with guard John Blackwell (25) during the second half of their game Friday, December 19, 2025 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Villanova beat Wisconsin 76-66 in overtime.
Wisconsin guard John Blackwell (25) and guard Nick Boyd (2) are shown during the waning moment of their game Saturday, December 6, 2025 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin beat Marquette 96-76.
Wisconsin guard John Blackwell (25) celebrates his three-point basket during the first half of their game against the Northwestern Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin.
Wisconsin guard John Blackwell (25) scores during the second half of their game Friday, December 19, 2025 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Villanova beat Wisconsin 76-66 in overtime.
Nov 28, 2025; San Diego, CA, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell (25) shoots the ball against Texas Christian University Horned Frogs during the first half at Jenny Craig Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Abe Arredondo-Imagn Images
MADISON, WISCONSIN - NOVEMBER 17: John Blackwell #25 of the Wisconsin Badgers shoots and scores a three-pointer over Jo Valrie #33 of the SIUE Cougars during the second half at Kohl Center on November 17, 2025 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)
Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell (25) and Wisconsin Badgers forward Steven Crowl (22) react to a call Saturday, March 15, 2025, in a semifinals game at the 2025 TIAA Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament between the Michigan State Spartans and the Wisconsin Badgers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Mar 14, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard Max Klesmit (11) and Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell (25) celebrate after a play during the first half against the UCLA Bruins at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images
Mar 5, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell (25) celebrates his basket against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the second half at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images
MADISON, WISCONSIN - FEBRUARY 25: John Blackwell #25 of the Wisconsin Badgers dribbles up court during the second half of the game against the Washington Huskies at Kohl Center on February 25, 2025 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)
MADISON, WISCONSIN - NOVEMBER 03: John Blackwell #25 of the Wisconsin Badgers shoots over the reach of Cam Gregory #7 of the Campbell Fighting Camels during the second half of the game at Kohl Center on November 03, 2025 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)
Wisconsin guard John Blackwell (25) passes the ball during the second half of their game against Campbell Monday, November 3, 2025 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin.
Wisconsin guard John Blackwell (25) drive along the baseline during the second half of their game Friday, November 17, 2023, at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin beat Robert Morris 78-68.
Wisconsin guard John Blackwell (25) scores on Robert Morris guard Justice Williams (1) during the second half of their game Friday, November 17, 2023, at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin beat Robert Morris 78-68.
Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell (25) shoots the ball over Southern Methodist Mustangs forward Ja'Heim Hudson (15) in the second half during the Fort Myers Tip-Off championship game on November 22, 2023, at Suncoast Credit Union Arena in Fort Myers, Fla.
Indiana Hoosiers guard Trey Galloway (32) blocks the shot from Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell (25) during the second half of their game on Friday January 19, 2024, at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis.
Wisconsin guard John Blackwell (25) tries to swat the all away from UW-River Falls guard Gavin Ralph (10) during the first half of their preseason game Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin.
Wisconsin guard John Blackwell (25) scores on Michigan center Danny Wolf (1) during the second half of their game Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Michigan beat Wisconsin 67-64.
Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell (25) drives to the net against Arizona Wildcats guard KJ Lewis (5) during the first half on December 9, 2024, at McKale Center in Tucson, Arizona.
John Blackwell (25) of the Wisconsin Badgers goes to the basket for a score in the second half of the game against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Kohl Center on January 3, 2025 in Madison, Wisconsin.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Jeremiah Williams (25) goes to the basket against Wisconsin Badgers forward Xavier Amos (13) and guard John Blackwell (25) during the second half on January 6, 2025, at Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway, New Jersey.
John Blackwell (25) of the Wisconsin Badgers drives to the basket during the second half of the game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Kohl Center on January 14, 2025 in Madison, Wisconsin.
Wisconsin guard John Blackwell (25) shoots a three point basket against Michigan State guard Tre Holloman (5) during the first half of Big Ten Tournament semifinal at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind. on Saturday, March 15, 2025.
Wisconsin guard John Blackwell (25) is shown during the second half of their game Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin beat Ball State 86-55.
MADISON, WISCONSIN - DECEMBER 03: John Blackwell #25 of the Wisconsin Badgers goes to the basket on Tre Singleton #8 of the Northwestern Wildcats during the second half at Kohl Center on December 03, 2025 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)
Wisconsin guard John Blackwell (25) attempts a three-point basket during the second half of their game Saturday, December 6, 2025 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin beat Marquette 96-76.
Wisconsin guard John Blackwell (25) celebrates his three-point basket during the first half of their game against the Northwestern Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Mar 7, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell (25) points and laughs at fans after beating the Purdue Boilermakers at Mackey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jacob Musselman-Imagn Images
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Mar 7, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell (25) points and laughs at fans after beating the Purdue Boilermakers at Mackey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jacob Musselman-Imagn Images
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Wisconsin guard John Blackwell (25) is unable to score on Michigan center Aday Mara (15) during the second half of their semifinal game in the Big Ten tournament Saturday, March 14, 2026 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Michigan beat Wisconsin 68-65.
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Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard talks with guard John Blackwell (25) during the second half of their quarterfinal game in the Big Ten tournament Friday, March 13, 2026 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Wisconsin beat Illinois 91-88.
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Wisconsin guard John Blackwell (25) misses a three-point basket during overtime of their quarterfinal game in the Big Ten tournament Friday, March 13, 2026 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Wisconsin beat Illinois 91-88.
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Wisconsin guard John Blackwell (25) reacts after Wisconsin guard Nick Boyd (2) was fouled during the second half of their quarterfinal game in the Big Ten tournament Friday, March 13, 2026 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Wisconsin beat Illinois 91-88.
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Mar 12, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell (25) shoots against Washington Huskies during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
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Wisconsin guard John Blackwell (25) cores one Iowa forward Alvaro Folgueiras (7) during the second half of the game Sunday, February 22, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin beat Iowa 84-71.
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Wisconsin guard John Blackwell (25) drives on Michigan State guard Kur Teng (2) during the second half of their game Friday, February 13, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin beat 10th ranked Michigan State 92-71.
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MADISON, WISCONSIN - FEBRUARY 13: John Blackwell #25 of the Wisconsin Badgers celebrates with Nick Boyd #2 during a scoring run in the first half against the Michigan State Spartans at Kohl Center on February 13, 2026 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)
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Wisconsin guard John Blackwell (25) hits a three-point basket as Ohio State head coach Jake Diebler looks on during the first half of their game Saturday, January 31, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin.
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Wisconsin guard John Blackwell (25) reacts after hitting a three-point basket during the waning moments of the second half of their game Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin beat Minnesota 67-63.
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Wisconsin guard John Blackwell (25) relays a play during the second half of their game Sunday, January 25, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. USC beat Wisconsin 73-71.
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Wisconsin guard John Blackwell (25) and guard Nick Boyd (2) celebrate an upset of the Michigan Wolverines in an NCAA basketball game on on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
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Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard talks with guard John Blackwell (25) during the second half of their game Friday, December 19, 2025 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Villanova beat Wisconsin 76-66 in overtime.
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Wisconsin guard John Blackwell (25) and guard Nick Boyd (2) are shown during the waning moment of their game Saturday, December 6, 2025 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin beat Marquette 96-76.
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Wisconsin guard John Blackwell (25) celebrates his three-point basket during the first half of their game against the Northwestern Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin.
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Wisconsin guard John Blackwell (25) scores during the second half of their game Friday, December 19, 2025 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Villanova beat Wisconsin 76-66 in overtime.
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Nov 28, 2025; San Diego, CA, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell (25) shoots the ball against Texas Christian University Horned Frogs during the first half at Jenny Craig Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Abe Arredondo-Imagn Images
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MADISON, WISCONSIN - NOVEMBER 17: John Blackwell #25 of the Wisconsin Badgers shoots and scores a three-pointer over Jo Valrie #33 of the SIUE Cougars during the second half at Kohl Center on November 17, 2025 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)
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Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell (25) and Wisconsin Badgers forward Steven Crowl (22) react to a call Saturday, March 15, 2025, in a semifinals game at the 2025 TIAA Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament between the Michigan State Spartans and the Wisconsin Badgers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Mar 14, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard Max Klesmit (11) and Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell (25) celebrate after a play during the first half against the UCLA Bruins at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images
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Mar 5, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell (25) celebrates his basket against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the second half at Williams Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images
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MADISON, WISCONSIN - FEBRUARY 25: John Blackwell #25 of the Wisconsin Badgers dribbles up court during the second half of the game against the Washington Huskies at Kohl Center on February 25, 2025 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)
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MADISON, WISCONSIN - NOVEMBER 03: John Blackwell #25 of the Wisconsin Badgers shoots over the reach of Cam Gregory #7 of the Campbell Fighting Camels during the second half of the game at Kohl Center on November 03, 2025 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)
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Wisconsin guard John Blackwell (25) passes the ball during the second half of their game against Campbell Monday, November 3, 2025 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin.
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Wisconsin guard John Blackwell (25) drive along the baseline during the second half of their game Friday, November 17, 2023, at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin beat Robert Morris 78-68.
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Wisconsin guard John Blackwell (25) scores on Robert Morris guard Justice Williams (1) during the second half of their game Friday, November 17, 2023, at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin beat Robert Morris 78-68.
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Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell (25) shoots the ball over Southern Methodist Mustangs forward Ja'Heim Hudson (15) in the second half during the Fort Myers Tip-Off championship game on November 22, 2023, at Suncoast Credit Union Arena in Fort Myers, Fla.
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Indiana Hoosiers guard Trey Galloway (32) blocks the shot from Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell (25) during the second half of their game on Friday January 19, 2024, at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis.
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Wisconsin guard John Blackwell (25) tries to swat the all away from UW-River Falls guard Gavin Ralph (10) during the first half of their preseason game Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin.
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Wisconsin guard John Blackwell (25) scores on Michigan center Danny Wolf (1) during the second half of their game Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Michigan beat Wisconsin 67-64.
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Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell (25) drives to the net against Arizona Wildcats guard KJ Lewis (5) during the first half on December 9, 2024, at McKale Center in Tucson, Arizona.
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John Blackwell (25) of the Wisconsin Badgers goes to the basket for a score in the second half of the game against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Kohl Center on January 3, 2025 in Madison, Wisconsin.
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Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Jeremiah Williams (25) goes to the basket against Wisconsin Badgers forward Xavier Amos (13) and guard John Blackwell (25) during the second half on January 6, 2025, at Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway, New Jersey.
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John Blackwell (25) of the Wisconsin Badgers drives to the basket during the second half of the game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Kohl Center on January 14, 2025 in Madison, Wisconsin.
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Wisconsin guard John Blackwell (25) shoots a three point basket against Michigan State guard Tre Holloman (5) during the first half of Big Ten Tournament semifinal at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind. on Saturday, March 15, 2025.
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Wisconsin guard John Blackwell (25) is shown during the second half of their game Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin beat Ball State 86-55.
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MADISON, WISCONSIN - DECEMBER 03: John Blackwell #25 of the Wisconsin Badgers goes to the basket on Tre Singleton #8 of the Northwestern Wildcats during the second half at Kohl Center on December 03, 2025 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)
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Wisconsin guard John Blackwell (25) attempts a three-point basket during the second half of their game Saturday, December 6, 2025 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin beat Marquette 96-76.
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Wisconsin guard John Blackwell (25) celebrates his three-point basket during the first half of their game against the Northwestern Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
While not necessarily a surprise, Blackwell's departure is a major loss for the Badgers. The 6-foot-4 guard was eighth in the Big Ten with 19.1 points per game and scored 30-plus points in five games in 2025-26. He was rated the seventh-best transfer nationally in USA TODAY's rankings, as of April 9.
More: Wisconsin losing John Blackwell as star guard says he's entering transfer portal
Bieliauskas was an immediate contributor for the Badgers in his only season in Madison, appearing in all 35 games as a freshman. He gained a starting role in December and scored at least six points in four of UW's last five games.
More: Wisconsin forward Aleksas Bieliauskas to enter transfer portal
Robison was the first UW player to announce his plans to enter the transfer portal. Robison rarely saw the court in his two seasons, totaling 23 career points in 48 minutes. The 6-foot-6 forward will have two years of eligibility remaining.
More: Wisconsin forward Jack Robison plans to enter transfer portal
Greppi, like Robison, struggled to find an on-court role in his two seasons in Madison. The 6-foot-10 forward scored eight points in 19 minutes in 2024-25 and went scoreless in 19 minutes in 2025-26.
More: Wisconsin backup Riccardo Greppi signals plan to enter transfer portal
Mar 7, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Wisconsin Badgers forward Aleksas Bieliauskas (32) high fives Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell (25) during the second half at Mackey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jacob Musselman-Imagn Images
Here is Wisconsin's current roster for 2026-27, barring any future portal departures:
Open roster spots: 6/15
This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Wisconsin basketball transfer portal tracker | Who's leaving, arriving
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Four seniors and four additional players from the Wisconsin Badgers are entering the transfer portal.
The transfer portal for Wisconsin basketball is open until April 21.
The Badgers have received a commitment from Australian point guard Owen Foxwell.
A total of eight players are leaving the Wisconsin Badgers basketball team, including four seniors and four others entering the transfer portal.

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