Wisconsin basketball scores big with signings of Addie Deal, Kadidia Toure
The Badgers, who reached the semifinals of the WBIT, announced the addition of Addie Deal and Kadidia Toure, transfers from Iowa and Long Island.
MADISON – Robin Pingeton and the Wisconsin women’s basketball program have made a statement signing during transfer portal season. Addie Deal , 6-foot guard from Irvine, Calif. , will be part of the Badgers' 2026-27 roster.
The former Iowa Hawkeye announced her choice on Instagram Wednesday, April 15. The Badgers announced the move in conjunction with the signing of Kadidia Toure , a 6-3 forward who played at Long Island this season. Toure averaged a double-double for Sharks this season.
Deal, meanwhile, comes with the cache of being a five-star recruit in high school. She was a 2025 McDonald’s All-American and a member of the Big Ten’s all-freshman team this season. Deal played in all 34 games for Iowa with three starts.
She averaged 5. 1 points, 1. 6 assists and 1.