Ben Kenney
April 21, 2024 9:01 am CT
The college basketball transfer portal opened on March 18, 2024, one day after conference tournaments concluded and the NCAA Tournament field was finalized.
More than 1,701 players have entered since that day, including more than 150 freshmen, 600 sophom*ores, 500 juniors and 400 seniors.
Related: An updated look at Wisconsin basketball’s 2024-25 roster after Chucky Hepburn’s departure
The most notable entrant from the Wisconsin basketball ecosystem is three-year starting point guard Chucky Hepburn. His departure leaves a gaping hole in the program’s 2024-25 starting lineup, but it also symbolizes the harsh reality of the current age of college basketball. If Hepburn can enter the portal, anybody can enter.
Greg Gard and his staff are hard at work looking for replacements for Hepburn, star guard A.J. Storr and veteran forward Tyler Wahl. The losses from the 2023-24 team are significant, but a few good portal additions could drastically change the team’s 2024-25 outlook.
As the never-ending portal cycle continues, here is an updated tracker with all of Wisconsin’s reported transfer portal targets:
NOTE: This list is updated as interest and visits are reported. Last update: May 3.
Central Arkansas G Camren Hunter — COMMITTED
Dec 1, 2021; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Central Arkansas Bears guard Camren Hunter (23) drives around Arkansas Razorbacks guard Davonte Davis (4) during the first half at Bud Walton Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports
2023-24 Stats: 16.9 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.5 steals on 42% shooting and 31% from three
UPDATE (April 29): Hunter committed to Wisconsin
Northern Illinois F Xavier Amos — COMMITTED
Dec 29, 2023; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Northern Illinois Huskies forward Xavier Amos (13) goes to the basket as Iowa Hawkeyes forward Owen Freeman (32) defends during the first half at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
2023-24 Stats: 30.9 points, 13.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 0.8 steals and 1.3 blocks on 57% shooting and 38% from three
UPDATE (April 29): Amos committed to Wisconsin
Missouri G John Tonje — COMMITTED
Jan 9, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Missouri Tigers guard John Tonje (5) drives to the basket against Kentucky Wildcats guard Justin Edwards (1) during the first half at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports
2023-24 Stats: 9.8 minutes, 2.6 points, 0.9 rebounds, 0.4 assists and 0.3 steals
Tonje had a breakout 2022-23 season at Colorado State, averaging 31.3 minutes, 14.6 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 0.8 steals on 47% shooting and 39% from three.
UPDATE (May 2): Wisconsin landed a commitment from Tonje
UMass G Matt Cross
Feb 1, 2022; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals forward Matt Cross (33) looks to pass under the pressure of North Carolina Tar Heels forward Brady Manek (45) during the first half at KFC Yum! Center. North Carolina defeated Louisville 90-83. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-USA TODAY Sports
2023-24 Stats: 30.1 minutes, 15.3 points, 8.3 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.5 steals on 54% shooting and 32% from 3
More information on Wisconsin’s pursuit.
UPDATE: Wisconsin is one of two Big Ten schools to land a visit
Morehead State guard Mark Freeman
Nov. 15, 2022; Morgantown, West Virginia; Morehead State Eagles guard Mark Freeman (0) pauses before a foul shot during the first half against the West Virginia Mountaineers at WVU Coliseum. Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports
2023-24 Stats: 30.3 minutes, 15.0 points, 2.8 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.2 steals on 40% shooting and 36% from 3
Freeman is reportedly visiting the week of April 22.
Duke G Jaden Schutt
Jan. 28, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia; Duke Blue Devils guard Jaden Schutt (14) shoots past Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets center Rodney Howard (24) and guard Dallan Coleman (3) in the second half at McCamish Pavilion. Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
2023-24 Stats: Did not play (redshirt)
More details on Wisconsin’s pursuit.
UPDATE (April 28): Schutt will visit Wisconsin
JUCO C Noah Boyed
7' forward Noah Boyed out of McCook Community College (Juco) has heard from Wisconsin, Ohio State, Minnesota, Creighton, among others since receiving his release from Baylor, i'm told.
Three years to play. pic.twitter.com/dO6xnob0mg
— Jake Lieberman (@jakelieberman2) May 1, 2024
2023-24 Stats: 10.9 points, 8.5 rebounds and 1.48 blocks on 56.7% shooting
More information on Wisconsin’s pursuit
Jacksonville State G KyKy Tandy
Xavier Musketeers guard KyKy Tandy (15) drives on Georgetown Hoyas guard Wayne Bristol Jr. (31) in the first half of the NCAA men’s basketball game at the Cintas Center in Cincinnati on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023. Credit: Albert Cesare/The Enquirer-USA TODAY NETWORK
2023-24 Stats: 17.8 points, 2.6 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.1 steals on 42% shooting and 39% from three
More information on Wisconsin’s recent pursuit
USF F Kasean Pryor
March 16, 2024; Fort Worth, Texas; South Florida Bulls forward Kasean Pryor (11) shoots against UAB Blazers forward Yaxel Lendeborg (3) during the first half at Dickies Arena. Chris Jones-USA TODAY Sports
2023-24 Stats: 26.3 minutes, 13 points, 7.9 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.2 steals on 44% shooting
More details.
Belmont SF Cade Tyson
Belmont guard Cade Tyson (10) shoots over Lipscomb guard Derrin Boyd (4) during the second half at the Curb Event Center in Nashville, Tennessee, on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023.
2023-24 Stats: 16.2 points, 5.9 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 0.9 steals, 0.6 blocks, 49% shooting, 46% 3pt percentage
More details.
UPDATE (April 29): Tyson committed to UNC
South Dakota State PF William Kyle III
SDSU’s forward William Kyle III (42) dunks the ball on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at Denny Sanford Premier Center in Sioux Falls.
2023-24 Stats: 13.1 points, 6.6 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 0.3 steals, 1.6 blocks, 62% shooting
UPDATE: Kyle committed to UCLA
Omaha SF Frankie Fidler
Nov. 10, 2022; Lincoln, Nebraska; Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks forward Frankie Fidler (23) drives against Nebraska Cornhuskers guard C.J. Wilcher (0) during the second half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Dylan Widger-USA TODAY Sports
2023-24 Stats: 20.1 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.2 steals, 45% shooting, 35% 3pt percentage
NOTE: Fidler visited Wisconsin on March 29
UPDATE: Fidler committed to Michigan State.
Dayton guard Koby Brea
March 23, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah; Dayton Flyers guard Koby Brea (4) drives against Arizona Wildcats guard Pelle Larsson (3) during the second half in the second round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at Vivint Smart Home Arena-Delta Center. Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports
2023-24 Stats: 29.1 minutes, 11.1 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 0.5 steals on 51% shooting and 50% from 3
More details on his recruitment.
UPDATE (April 22): Brea is no longer considering Wisconsin.
Stanford F Brandon Angel
March 14, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada; Stanford Cardinal forward Brandon Angel (23) dribbles against the Washington State Cougars during the second half at T-Mobile Arena. Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
2023-24 Stats: 31.2 minutes, 13 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 0.6 steals, 0.3 blocks on 56% shooting
Wisconsin reportedly hosted Angel on a visit on April 14.
UPDATE (April 23): Angel committed to Oregon.
Texas G Tyrese Hunter
March 23, 2024, Charlotte, North Carolina; Texas Longhorns guard Tyrese Hunter (4) brings the ball up court against the Tennessee Volunteers in the second round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at the Spectrum Center. Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
2023-24 Stats: 32.1 minutes, 11.1 points, 2.9 rebounds, 4.1 assists, 1.3 steals, 45% shooting, 34% 3pt percentage
More information on Wisconsin’s pursuit.
UPDATE (April 22): Hunter committed to Memphis
Minnesota F Pharrel Payne
Butler Bulldogs forward Jalen Thomas (1) attempts to steal the ball away from Minnesota Golden Gophers forward Pharrel Payne (21) during the first half of an NCAA/NIT game, Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Hinkle Fieldhouse on the campus of Butler University in Indianapolis.
2023-24 Stats: 10 points, 6.1 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.4 blocks, 60% shooting
More details.
UPDATE (April 23): Payne committed to Texas A&M
UIC G Toby Okani
Illinois-Chicago Flames guard Toby Okani (5) looks to pass as Cincinnati Bearcats forward John Newman III (15) defends in the first half of a men’s college basketball game between the Illinois-Chicago Flames and the Cincinnati Bearcats, Monday, Nov. 6, 2023, at Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati.
2023-24 Stats: 11.1 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.5 steals, 2 blocks, 42% shooting, 32% 3pt percentage
Update: Wisconsin is not among Okani’s final five schools
Union F Jordan Pyke
2023-24 Stats: 13.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, 51.7% shooting
Update: Pyke committed to Incarnate Word
Belmont F Malik Dia
Nov. 17, 2023; Tucson, Arizona; Belmont Bruins forward Malik Dia (4) shoots a basket agaisnt Arizona Wildcats center Motiejus Krivas (14) during the first half at McKale Center. Zachary BonDurant-USA TODAY Sports
2023-24 Stats: 16.9 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 0.8 steals, 0.8 blocks, 49% shooting, 34% 3pt percentage
UPDATE: Dia committed to Ole Miss
Notre Dame PF Carey Booth
Notre Dame forward Carey Booth (0) drives to the lane during the Maryland Eastern Shore-Notre Dame NCAA men’s basketball game on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023, at Purcell Pavilion in South Bend, Indiana.
2023-24 Stats: 19.9 minutes, 6.4 points, 4.3 rebounds, 0.5 assists, 0.2 steals and 0.6 blocks on 39% shooting
UPDATE: Booth committed to Illinois
UNC-Greensboro PF Mikeal Brown-Jones
Nov. 25, 2021; Nassau, Bahamas; Baylor Bears guard Kendall Brown (2) drives to the basket as Virginia Commonwealth Rams forward Mikeal Brown-Jones (2) defends during the second half in the 2021 Battle 4 Atlantis at Imperial Arena. Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
2023-24 Stats: 18.9 points, 7.5 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 0.6 steals, 0.9 blocks, 54% shooting, 43% 3pt percentage
UPDATE: Brown-Jones committed to Ole Miss on April 13
Southern Illinois PF Troy D'Amico
Southern Illinois forward Troy D’Amico (23) passes the ball as Oklahoma State forward Moussa Cisse (33) guards during a college basketball game between the Oklahoma State Cowboys (OSU) and the Southern Illinois Salukis at Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Oklahoma, Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022.
2023-24 Stats: 9.3 points, 2.6 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 0.4 steals, 0.4 blocks, 43% shooting, 37% 3pt percentage
UPDATE: D’Amico committed to DePaul
.@DePaulHoops and Chris Holtmann have officially announced the signing of three transfers, per release:
NJ Benson, Troy D’Amico and CJ Gunn@AdamZagoria https://t.co/UwNjlH27Aq
— Charlie Parent (@charlie_parent) April 3, 2024
James Madison SF Terrence Edwards Jr.
March 22, 2024; Brooklyn, New York; James Madison Dukes guard Terrence Edwards Jr. (5) dribbles the ball agaistn Wisconsin Badgers forward Steven Crowl (22) in the first round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at the Barclays Center. Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports
2023-24 Stats: 17.2 points, 4.4 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 0.9 steals, 46% shooting, 37% 3pt percentage
UPDATE: Edwards committed to Louisville.
Oklahoma F John Hugley IV
Jan. 30, 2024; Manhattan, Kansas, USA; Oklahoma Sooners center John Hugley IV (1) is guarded by Kansas State Wildcats forward Jerrell Colbert (20) during the first half at Bramlage Coliseum. Scott Sewell-USA TODAY Sports
2023-24 Stats: 17.6 minutes, 8.4 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.2 assists on 54% shooting and 39% from three
UPDATE: Hugley committed to Xavier
Ohio State F Zed Key
March 19, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes forward Zed Key (23) dribbles around Cornell Big Red forward Guy Ragland Jr. (21) during the first half of the NIT basketball game at Value City Arena.
2023-24 Stats: 15.4 minutes, 6.6 points, 4.1 rebounds, 0.5 assists, 0.4 steals and 0.6 blocks on 50% shooting
UPDATE: Key committed to Dayton
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