Wisconsin basketball landed a commitment from Temple veteran transfer forward Elijah Gray on Tuesday.
Gray, who was forecasted to land with the Badgers on Monday, becomes Wisconsin’s fifth transfer portal commitment following the conclusion of the 2024-25 regular season. The 6-foot-8 forward will now play a pivotal role as a bench veteran with interior size and versatility for a UW squad searching for another stellar output and postseason run.
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“We’re excited to welcome Elijah to the Badger family,” head coach Greg Gard told UWbadgers.com “He brings a lot of experience to the table having three years of college hoops under his belt. We’re excited to have him on campus this summer and work with us for the upcoming season.”
The North Carolina native entered the transfer portal on March 27 following a productive junior season with the Temple Owls. In 25 games as a reserve, Gray averaged 9.0 points and 3.8 rebounds off 48.1% from the field in 19.8 minutes per contest.
Gray now joins transfers Nick Boyd (San Diego State), Andrew Rohde (Virginia), Austin Rapp (Portland) and Braeden Carrington (Tulsa) on Wisconsin’s 2025-26 squad. With the departures of John Tonje, four-year veteran Steven Crowl, starting guard Max Klesmit and bench assets Kamari McGee, Carter Gilmore and Xavier Amos, Gray fits well in the painted area.
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While 247Sports labeled the veteran as a two-star the No. 82 small forward and No. 18 player from North Carolina during his recruiting process, Gray’s work ethic is notable. After playing few minutes at Fordham, he took a leap as a sophomore with nine starts in 32 games played. His scoring increased by nearly six tallies per appearance, and he showcased his efficiency from the line with a 76.7% mark.
His workload with Wisconsin remains to be seen, but his veteran presence could emerge as an even more significant factor for Gard this coming season. He will see his first action in UW’s exhibition against Oklahoma in October.
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