Badgers land in state guard as latest addition to 2026-27 roster
The Badgers got another addition to their freshman class on Wednesday.
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Wisconsin Badgers head coach Greg Gard reacts during the second half of a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament against the High Point Panthers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images | Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images The Wisconsin Badgers had a busy week in the transfer portal last week, landing George Washington guard Trey Autry, Miami (OH) wing Eian Elmer, and Hofstra center Victory Onuetu. On Wednesday, they made the latest addition to their 2026-27 season, landing and signing in-state freshman Josh Manchester, the school announced.
Manchester, a native of Mt. Horeb, finished his high school career with 2,534 points, the 10th-most in Wisconsin state history. That included averaging 30.
1 points per game as a senior while leading Mt. Horeb to a conference crown. As a junior, Manchester did one better, averaging 31.
1 points a game while taking Mt. Horeb to another conference championship. The 6’3 guard is the third true freshman to join Wisconsin’s roster for the 2026-27 season alongside fellow in-state recruit LaTrevion Fenderson and Australian guard Jackson Ball.