Badgers starting forward announces return after speculation
The Badgers have one starter confirmed back for next season.
Wisconsin forward Austin Rapp (22) shoots a 3-pointer against Michigan forward Morez Johnson Jr. (21) during the second half of Big Ten Tournament semifinal at United Center in Chicago on Saturday, March 14, 2026. | Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images After weeks of speculation, it’s official: Austin Rapp is returning to the Wisconsin Badgers for his junior season.
Rapp was a key piece for the Badgers as a sophomore, making 12 starts and averaging 23. 2 minutes a game. He had 9.
7 points, 4. 0 rebounds, and 1. 6 assists a contest this past season, while shooting 41.
9 percent from the field and 36. 3 percent from three. Rapp was among the top priorities for the Badgers this offseason and was widely expected to return, even saying as much in Wisconsin’s season finale.