Wisconsin basketball outlines options to fill final roster spot
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 1:12 AM
Last updated Jul 15, 2026
Wisconsin men's basketball coach Greg Gard discussed plans to fill the team's last roster spot ahead of the 2026-27 season. He indicated that the Badgers are considering adding a large frontcourt player, possibly from international recruitment. Assistant coaches are traveling to Europe to scout potential players, while the NCAA's five-in-five eligibility model presents opportunities for recently graduated seniors to gain an extra year. The legal situation regarding these eligibility challenges remains fluid, and decisions could impact Wisconsin's roster soon.
- •Wisconsin has one open roster spot for 2026-27 season.
- •Greg Gard prefers adding a large-size player to the frontcourt.
- •Assistant coaches are scouting FIBA U20 EuroBasket games in Europe.
- •Recent NCAA legal challenges could allow seniors like Andrew Rohde to return.
- •Decisions on eligibility are expected soon due to upcoming semester deadlines.
- 1:12 AMYahoo Sports — Greg Gard explains Wisconsin basketball's plan to fill 15th roster spot
"Wisconsin men's basketball has a couple possible avenues for filling its 15th and final roster spot ahead of the 2026-27 season.
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