Wisconsin appeals for an additional eligibility year for Gift Uchenna
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 12:01 AM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
The Wisconsin women's basketball program is seeking an additional year of eligibility for forward Gift Uchenna. The 6-foot-3 player, who averaged 9.1 points and 8.9 rebounds last season, previously played two years in Taiwan. A decision from the NCAA is pending, while the Badgers have prepared for the possibility Uchenna will not return by recruiting 6-3 forward Kadidia Toure and retaining sophomore center Dorja Zaja.
- •Wisconsin submitted a request to the NCAA for Uchenna's eligibility extension.
- •Uchenna played two years at Shih Hsin University in Taiwan before transferring.
- •The Badgers added forward Kadidia Toure from Long Island to strengthen their lineup.
- •UW is awaiting a ruling on the appeal regarding Uchenna's eligibility.
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Star international Wisconsin forward eyes extra year of eligibility
- 12:01 AMYahoo Sports — Wisconsin women request another year of eligibility for top rebounder
"The Badgers hope the NCAA sees their point of view in the case of forward Gift Uchenna, who played her first two years of college ball in Taiwan.
"The Wisconsin Badgers women's basketball program has requested another year of eligibility for Gift Uchenna Okeke.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 11:00 AMStar international Wisconsin forward eyes extra year of eligibility
The Wisconsin Badgers women's basketball program has requested another year of eligibility for Gift Uchenna Okeke.
- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 12:01 AMWisconsin women request another year of eligibility for top rebounder
The Badgers hope the NCAA sees their point of view in the case of forward Gift Uchenna, who played her first two years of college ball in Taiwan.
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