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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 basketball outlines options to fill final roster spot
Summary

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.

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  • •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.
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  • 1:12 AMYahoo Sports — Greg Gard explains Wisconsin basketball's plan to fill 15th roster spot
What they're saying
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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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