Badgers land top target in transfer portal to join backcourt
The Badgers got a highly coveted transfer in the portal on Saturday.
DAYTON, OHIO - MARCH 18: Eian Elmer #0 of the Miami (OH) RedHawks celebrates after a dunk during the second half against SMU Mustangs in the First Four game of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at UD Arena on March 18, 2026 in Dayton, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Wisconsin Badgers had been relatively quiet over the first week of the transfer portal as they looked to see who would be available and what players best fit their system. Well, a couple of those dominoes are starting to fall, and the biggest one was announced on Saturday afternoon, as Miami (OH) transfer guard Eian Elmer has committed to the Badgers.
A four-star transfer prospect on 247Sports, Elmer was a coveted guard in the transfer portal that the Badgers fought to get to campus and eventually got a commitment from. Playing on a very successful Miami (OH) team this year, the 6’6, 215-pound junior averaged 12. 7 points and 5.
9 rebounds per game, while shooting 49. 8 percent from the field and 42. 9 percent from three.
It was another step forward for Elmer this year, who averaged 11. 0 points and 4. 7 rebounds as a sophomore, while shooting 47.