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Wisconsin basketball forward reveals decision for 2026-27 season
TL;DR
Wisconsin basketball forward Austin Rapp announced he will return for the 2026-27 season after transferring from Portland. His return is crucial for the Badgers, who have lost several key players from the previous season.
Wisconsin forward Austin Rapp took to social media on Sunday to announce that he'd be returning to the Badgers for the 2026-27 season.
Rapp transferred to the program last offseason after a standout freshman campaign at Portland. The 6-foot-10 forward played a primary bench role for Greg Gard's team, starting 12 of 30 games and averaging 23.2 minutes per contest. Rapp finished the year with per-game averages of 9.7 points, four rebounds and 1.6 assists, while shooting 42% from the field and an impressive 36.3% from 3.
Rapp's return is major news for a Wisconsin program that lost a significant portion of its starting lineup after the 2025-26 campaign. John Blackwell and Aleksas Bieliauskas both entered the transfer portal, and Nick Boyd and Andrew Rohde exhausted their eligibility. With Nolan Winter's status still up in the air, Rapp's return gives the program at least some continuity in the regular frontcourt rotation.
All eyes will now turn to Winter's decision, and then to Wisconsin's upcoming transfer moves. Greg Gard and his staff have significant work to do to reload the roster.
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Q&A
What are Austin Rapp's statistics from the 2025-26 season at Wisconsin?
Austin Rapp averaged 9.7 points, four rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game while shooting 42% from the field and 36.3% from three-point range.
Why is Austin Rapp's return important for Wisconsin basketball?
Rapp's return is vital for Wisconsin as the team lost several starters and needs continuity in their frontcourt rotation for the upcoming season.
What is the status of Nolan Winter and how does it affect Wisconsin's roster?
Nolan Winter's status is currently uncertain, and his decision will significantly impact Wisconsin's roster as they look to reload after losing multiple players.
