Where Are All the Former Wisconsin Badgers Heading Next? The Transfer Portal Reveals Surprising Destinations

The whirlwind that is the college basketball transfer portal has once again reshaped Wisconsin’s roster in a big way this offseason. As April 22 marked the official close of the 2025 window, the Badgers were anything but quiet — in fact, they orchestrated a bustling shuffle that saw four players move on to greener pastures by April 27, while welcoming three intriguing additions in Andrew Rohde, Austin Rapp, and Nick Boyd who promise to inject fresh energy and versatility. It’s a high-stakes chess game for head coach Greg Gard, who’s banking on this revamped lineup to build on the momentum of last season’s All-American performances and vie seriously for the Big Ten crown. Yet, the final piece of this giddy puzzle hinges on star guard John Blackwell’s NBA draft verdict — a decision that could very well seal what looks like a near-perfect offseason blueprint. It’s an electrifying mix of endings and new beginnings that’s got me eagerly waiting for the tip-off to see if these roster moves pay off on the hardwood. LEARN MORE

AI-assisted summary
• Wisconsin basketball saw significant roster turnover during the transfer portal period.
• Four players transferred out of the program, all finding new teams by April 27.
• The Badgers added three key transfers: Andrew Rohde, Austin Rapp, and Nick Boyd.
• Wisconsin awaits John Blackwell’s NBA draft decision, which could complete a successful offseason.

The 2025 college basketball transfer portal window closed last week, on April 22. However, movement has continued since that date, with players already in the portal still taking time to make their commitment decisions.Wisconsin was busy throughout the transfer cycle. It started red-hot, landing commitments from top targets and hotly pursued players wing Andrew Rohde, forward Austin Rapp and guard Nick Boyd. That trio quickly completed a starting lineup that lost seniors John Tonje, Max Klesmit and Steven Crowl after the 2024-25 season. Their shared profile as versatile offensive threats with three-point shooting ability continues head coach Greg Gard’s larger program initiative, one that helped 2024 transfer John Tonje deliver an All-American season.

As that plays out, there will be several former Badgers suiting up for other teams. Four scholarship players transferred out during the April transfer window. As of April 27, all four are now committed to new programs:Wisconsin’s incoming transfers, Rohde, Rapp and Boyd, eliminated any path to the starting lineup. Recent additions, Aleksas Bieliauskas and Braeden Carrington, also ensured that Freitag, Hunter and Hodges were unlikely to see any meaningful playing time. Their transfer decisions were likely made with the knowledge of Wisconsin’s roster plans.

Destinations for every Wisconsin basketball transfer

Now, the Badgers patiently await a final NBA draft decision from star guard John Blackwell. His return is all that’s left in the way of Gard executing what appears to be a perfect offseason.

The verdict on the Badgers’ transfer movement won’t be decided until the season tips off later this year. On paper, the team appears as well-equipped as ever to contend for the Big Ten title and execute a deep NCAA Tournament run.Contact/Follow @TheBadgersWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Wisconsin Badgers news, notes and opinion

Amos’ departure is the most notable of the four, as he was projected to play a significant role in the team’s rotation next season. His transfer shares a theme with the rest of the departures — each exited to a program where playing time and a significant role is likely to be a guarantee.