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Wisconsin men's basketball has signed Miami transfer Eian Elmer, a 6-foot-7 wing with one year of eligibility. Elmer averaged 12.7 points and 5.9 rebounds last season, helping Miami earn an NCAA Tournament bid.
Wisconsin men's basketball has added a sharpshooting wing via the transfer portal.
Miami (Ohio) transfer Eian Elmer has signed with the Badgers, the team announced April 18. The 6-foot-7 wing will join UW with one year of eligibility remaining.
Elmer averaged a career-high 12.7 points and 5.9 rebounds while shooting 49.8% from the field and 42.9% from 3-point range in 2025-26. His production helped the RedHawks go 32-2 and earn an at-large NCAA Tournament bid.
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"We are really excited to add another excellent addition to our spring signees," UW coach Greg Gard said in a release. "Eian brings a wealth of experience and scoring punch as a 6-7 wing. ... A terrific shooter, his skillset and production fit excellently into our plan as we build out next year's team. Throughout our evaluation process, our staff loved his size, power and skill and truly believe he will thrive in our system."
Miami (Ohio) wing Eian Elmer scores on a layup against Tennessee.
Elmer is Wisconsin's third transfer portal addition since the end of the 2025-26 season, joining former George Washington guard Trey Autry and former . UW also added Australian guard .
Eian Elmer averaged 12.7 points and 5.9 rebounds while shooting 49.8% from the field and 42.9% from three-point range.
Eian Elmer is expected to provide a scoring punch and enhance the team's performance with his shooting skills and experience.
Elmer's production contributed to Miami's impressive 32-2 record and helped secure an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament.
The head coach of Wisconsin men's basketball is Greg Gard.

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The additions of Autry, Onuetu and now Elmer leave Gard's staff with three more roster spots to fill ahead of the 2026-27 season.
The Badgers are looking to replace much of their production from a 2025-26 team that went 24-11. Nolan Winter is expected to be the team's only returning starter after John Blackwell and Aleksas Bieliauskas entered the transfer portal and Nick Boyd and Andrew Rohde exhausted their eligibility.
Wisconsin guard Nick Boyd (2) urges on Wisconsin fans during the first half of their semifinal game against Michigan in the Big Ten tournament Saturday, March 14, 2026 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.
Wisconsin guard Nick Boyd (2) shoots over Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) and center Aday Mara (15) during the first half of their semifinal game in the Big Ten tournament Saturday, March 14, 2026 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.
Wisconsin forward Aleksas Bieliauskas (32) hits a three-point basket on Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) during the first half of their semifinal game in the Big Ten tournament Saturday, March 14, 2026 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.
Wisconsin guard Andrew Rohde (7) loses the ball during the first half of their semifinal game against Michigan in the Big Ten tournament Saturday, March 14, 2026 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.
Wisconsin guard John Blackwell tries to score ob Michigan guard Nimari Burnett (4) and forward Morez Johnson Jr. (21) during the first half of their semifinal game in the Big Ten tournament Saturday, March 14, 2026 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.
Wisconsin guard Andrew Rohde (7) hits a three-point basket during the first half of their semifinal game against Michigan in the Big Ten tournament Saturday, March 14, 2026 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.
Wisconsin guard Braeden Carrington (0) misses a basket while being guard by Michigan guard Nimari Burnett (4) and forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) during the first half of their semifinal game in the Big Ten tournament Saturday, March 14, 2026 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.
Wisconsin forward Aleksas Bieliauskas (32) hits a three-point basket over Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) during the first half of their semifinal game in the Big Ten tournament Saturday, March 14, 2026 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.
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Wisconsin guard Nick Boyd (2) urges on Wisconsin fans during the first half of their semifinal game against Michigan in the Big Ten tournament Saturday, March 14, 2026 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.
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Wisconsin guard Nick Boyd (2) urges on Wisconsin fans during the first half of their semifinal game against Michigan in the Big Ten tournament Saturday, March 14, 2026 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.
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Wisconsin guard Nick Boyd (2) shoots over Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) and center Aday Mara (15) during the first half of their semifinal game in the Big Ten tournament Saturday, March 14, 2026 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.
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Wisconsin forward Aleksas Bieliauskas (32) hits a three-point basket on Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) during the first half of their semifinal game in the Big Ten tournament Saturday, March 14, 2026 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.
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Wisconsin guard Andrew Rohde (7) loses the ball during the first half of their semifinal game against Michigan in the Big Ten tournament Saturday, March 14, 2026 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.
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Wisconsin guard John Blackwell tries to score ob Michigan guard Nimari Burnett (4) and forward Morez Johnson Jr. (21) during the first half of their semifinal game in the Big Ten tournament Saturday, March 14, 2026 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.
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Wisconsin guard Andrew Rohde (7) hits a three-point basket during the first half of their semifinal game against Michigan in the Big Ten tournament Saturday, March 14, 2026 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.
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Wisconsin guard Braeden Carrington (0) misses a basket while being guard by Michigan guard Nimari Burnett (4) and forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) during the first half of their semifinal game in the Big Ten tournament Saturday, March 14, 2026 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.
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Wisconsin forward Aleksas Bieliauskas (32) hits a three-point basket over Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) during the first half of their semifinal game in the Big Ten tournament Saturday, March 14, 2026 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.
This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Wisconsin Badgers sign Miami (OH) wing Eian Elmer via transfer portal