Badgers transfer wing excited to break out with more on ball opportunities at Wisconsin
The Badgers are looking for a breakout season from their top transfer.
Mar 20, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Miami (OH) RedHawks forward Eian Elmer (0) dribbles during the second half against the Tennessee Volunteers during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images | Kyle Ross-Imagn Images The Wisconsin Badgers capped off a strong week last week with the addition of Miami (OH) wing Eian Elmer, who was the team’s top target in the transfer portal. Elmer, a 6’7, 215-pound junior, averaged 12.
7 points and 5. 9 rebounds per game in a complementary role, while shooting 49. 8 percent from the field and 42.
7 percent from three. He seemed like an ideal fit with familiarity in an up-tempo, three-dominant offense, and the Badgers were able to win the recruiting battle over other Power 4 programs, namely Baylor. Following his commitment, Elmer spoke with the media and shared why he chose Wisconsin.
“They wanted me to come in and have a big impact,” Elmer said, via 247Sports’s Payne Blazevich . “They watched what I could do at Miami. They said it matches the system well and they want me to come in and be able to do more for the team.