Wisconsin basketball continues its work in the transfer portal, now several weeks into the cycle.
The Badgers have landed three commitments to date: Virginia guard Andrew Rohde, Portland forward Austin Rapp and San Diego State guard Nick Boyd. That trio of incoming players bolsters a starting lineup that also returns star guard John Blackwell (pending an NBA draft decision) and forward Nolan Winter.
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Even with those additions, the team is still in search of several rotational players, especially in the frontcourt. Xavier Amos‘ departure only accentuated that already-existing need.
But while the Badgers continue their transfer pursuits, what about the program’s notable departures?
Freshman point guard Daniel Freitag’s transfer decision made the biggest headline. At this time last year, the former top recruit was viewed as the long-term replacement for star point guard Chucky Hepburn.
Unlike Hepburn, however, Freitag struggled to make an impact in year one with the program. He finished the 2024-25 season with just 14 appearances, 29 total minutes of action, two points, four rebounds, three assists and a steal. With Wisconsin adding both experience and depth at guard during this transfer cycle, Freitag left in search of a long-term role and clear playing time.
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The point guard has not been directly tied to any transfer destinations as of April 11. 247Sports currently lists him as a three-star transfer prospect, ranked as the No. 283 player in the portal and No. 51 point guard. For reference, those standings are a big step backward from his four-star status in the high school class of 2024, as he was ranked as the No. 128 player in the country, No. 11 point guard and No. 2 recruit from his home state of Minnesota.
Wisconsin originally landed Freitag over top contenders Baylor, Minnesota, Notre Dame and Virginia. Both the Cavaliers and in-state Golden Gophers have new head coaches, which eliminates those possible connections. But Baylor and Notre Dame could be potential candidates to return to his recruitment.
Stay tuned as the top contenders for Freitag’s transfer commitment become clear. In all likelihood, the landing spot will be a step or two down from Wisconsin, where playing time and production are all but a guarantee.
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