Wisconsin basketball guard reveals roster decision for 2026-27 season

TL;DR

Wisconsin basketball guard Jack Janicki will return for the 2026-27 season. His decision comes amid roster changes, including the commitment of John Blackwell to Duke.

Key points

Jack Janicki will return to Wisconsin for the 2026-27 season
John Blackwell committed to Duke
Roster changes include significant turnover in the backcourt
Janicki averaged 2.2 points and 16.5 minutes in 2025-26
Nolan Winter also announced his return

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Wisconsin guard Jack Janicki will return to the Badgers in 2026-27, 247Sports' Nick Osen confirmed on Tuesday.

Tuesday afternoon saw a flurry of Wisconsin basketball-related activity, with the portal closing to new entrants. John Blackwell committed to Duke, while Janicki and Nolan Winter each announced their returns.

Those moves crystalize Wisconsin's roster and rotation entering 2026-27. Winter is in position to start, alongside transfers Trey Autry and Eian Elmer, incoming freshman Owen Foxwell and rising junior Austin Rapp. Janicki and transfer forward Victory Onuetu, then, figure to play significant minutes off the bench.

Janicki started one of 26 appearances in 2025-26. He averaged 16.5 minutes, 2.2 points, two rebounds, 1.1 assists and 0.7 steals per game, while shooting 32% from the field and 28% from 3. After Wisconsin saw significant turnover in its backcourt this offseason, Janicki will be tasked with improving those numbers in elevated playing time.

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Q&A

What are Jack Janicki's stats from the 2025-26 season?

In the 2025-26 season, Jack Janicki averaged 16.5 minutes, 2.2 points, two rebounds, 1.1 assists, and 0.7 steals per game.

Who else is returning to the Wisconsin basketball team for 2026-27?

Alongside Jack Janicki, Nolan Winter is also returning to the Wisconsin basketball team for the 2026-27 season.