Who will lead the Badgers in scoring in 2026?
The Badgers have a plethora of scorers that could step into a bigger role next year.
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 14: Austin Rapp #22 of the Wisconsin Badgers reacts after making a three-pointer to give Wisconsin the lead during the second half of a Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament Semifinals game against the Michigan Wolverines at the United Center on March 14, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images) | Getty Images Once again, the Wisconsin Badgers will be operating with a new-look roster during the 2026-27 season after adding via the transfer portal and the international pool of talent this offseason.
Wisconsin is losing quite a bit of production, including its two leading scorers, as Nick Boyd is out of eligibility, while John Blackwell transferred to the Duke Blue Devils. That raises questions as to who will pick up the mantle for Wisconsin, as the Badgers hope to maintain a highly efficient offense next season. Looking back at the past few years, Wisconsin has seen quite a bit of turnover, which has led to a variety of leading scorers.
In 2023-24, the Badgers saw AJ Storr enjoy a breakout season on the wing, as he led the Badgers with 16. 8 points per game. Then, the following season, John Tonje turned in an All-American season, averaging 19.
6 points per game, while John Blackwell added nearly 16 a contest as well. This year, the scoring was more guard-oriented at the top, as Nick Boyd and Blackwell combined to average nearly 40 points a game. Now, the Badgers are looking at a different roster construction, which could mean a different way of scoring.