Wisconsin basketball's finalized 2024-25 roster with Serbian C Andrija Vukovic (2024)

March 16, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Wisconsin Badgers guard Max Klesmit (11) celebrates the win against the Purdue Boilermakers during the overtime at Target Center. Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

2023-24 averages: 28.6 minutes, 9.7 points, 2.1 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 0.8 steals, 44% shooting, 39% from 3.

Klesmit was an under-the-radar transfer addition entering the 2022-23 season and has blossomed into one of Wisconsin’s key starters. He’ll be back to play big role.

Dec. 1, 2021; Fayetteville, Arkansas; Central Arkansas Bears guard Camren Hunter (23) drives around Arkansas Razorbacks guard Davonte Davis (4) during the first half at Bud Walton Arena. Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports

2023-24 averages (at Central Arkansas): Did not play (injury)

Hunter is Wisconsin’s first transfer addition of the offseason. He missed 2023-24 with an injury, but he averaged 16.9 points, 5 rebounds and 3.9 assists as a sophom*ore in 2022-23.

The transfer guard will slide into Wisconsin’s guard rotation and help fill the voids left by the departures of Chucky Hepburn and A.J. Storr.

Jan. 9, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky; Missouri Tigers guard John Tonje (5) drives to the basket against Kentucky Wildcats guard Justin Edwards (1) during the first half at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Jordan Prather-USA TODAY Sports

2023-24 Stats (at Missouri):9.8 minutes, 2.6 points, 0.9 rebounds, 0.4 assists and 0.3 steals

Tonje is Wisconsin’s third addition of the offseason. He was a reserve guard for Missouri in 2023-24 after having his best collegiate season in 2022-23 at Colorado State: averages of 31.3 minutes, 14.6 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 0.8 steals on 47% shooting and 39% from three.

March 7, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin; Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell (25) reacts to causing a turnover against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the second half at the Kohl Center. Kayla Wolf-USA TODAY Sports

2023-24 averages: 18.3 minutes, 8.1 points, 3.2 rebounds, 0.6 assists, 0.5 steals, 45% shooting, 47% from three

Blackwell was one of several new additions entering 2023-24 who emerged as a big-time player. Not many on Wisconsin’s roster have more potential than Blackwell, who already has a dynamic offensive game.

Dec. 29, 2023; Iowa City, Iowa; Northern Illinois Huskies forward Xavier Amos (13) goes to the basket as Iowa Hawkeyes forward Owen Freeman (32) defends during the first half at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

2023-24 Stats:30.9 minutes, 13.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 0.8 steals and 1.3 blocks on 57% shooting and 38% from 3.

Amos could be one of the Badgers’ most important players in 2024-25. Tyler Wahl boasted more than 150 games of Big Ten experience. The transfer forward does not have that, but he does have a high ceiling that could prove significant to Wisconsin’s team next season.

March 15, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Wisconsin Badgers forward Steven Crowl (22) celebrates his 3-point basket against the Northwestern Wildcats during the second half at Target Center. Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

2023-24 averages: 28.9 minutes, 11.2 points, 7.1 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 0.4 blocks, 57.8% shooting, 45% from 3.

Crowl’s play was pivotal to Wisconsin’s success in 2023-24, especially his shooting from deep. The veteran center has one year of eligibility remaining and looks to take a substantial leap entering 2024-25.

247Sports ranking:No. 103 in class of 2024, No. 11 point guard, No. 3 from state of Minnesota

Freitag should become an immediate contributor for the Badgers after a storied high school career. He appears to be the Badgers primarily long-term replacement for PG Chucky Hepburn.

March 14, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Wisconsin Badgers forward Nolan Winter (31) celebrates his basket against the Maryland Terrapins during the first half at Target Center. Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

2023-24 averages: 9.6 minutes, 2.5 points, 1.8 rebounds, 0.5 assists, 0.2 steals, 42% shooting

Winter was thrust into important action as a true freshman and should continue to improve entering 2024-25. He is Crowl’s eventual replacement but will play a big bench role until that happens.

March 7, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin; Wisconsin Badgers guard Kamari McGee (4) reacts to causing a turnover against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the second half at the Kohl Center. Kayla Wolf-USA TODAY Sports

2023-24 averages: 8.2 minutes, 2.0 points, 0.8 rebounds, 0.5 assists, 54.5% shooting, 30% from 3.

McGee was one of 2023-24’s biggest surprises. He emerged as the team’s primary backup point guard, and his value became clear when the team struggled during his extended absence.

March 17, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Wisconsin Badgers forward Carter Gilmore (14) plays the ball defend by Illinois Fighting Illini guard Luke Goode (10) in the first half at Target Center. Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

2023-24 averages: 9.4 minutes, 1.9 points, 1.4 rebounds, 0.5 assists, 49% shooting

Gilmore has been a solid member of Wisconsin’s forward rotation for several years now. That should continue in 2024-25 regardless of what the Badgers do in the transfer portal.

247Sports ranking: No. 105 in class of 2024, No. 22 shooting guard, No. 4 from state of Minnesota

Add sharpshooter Jack Robison to Wisconsin’s growing depth in the backcourt. He may not play right away, but Greg Gard has the future looking bright at the position.

Chris Hodges #21 of the Wisconsin Badgers shoots a free throw during the second half of the game against the UW-Eau Claire Blugolds at Kohl Center on Oct. 30, 2022 in Madison, Wisconsin. John Fisher/Getty Images

2023-24 averages: 1.9 minutes, 0.1 points, 0.5 rebounds, 0.2 assists, 0.3 blocks

Hodges struggled to see the floor in 2023-24 despite Wisconsin’s overall lack of depth at forward. That is trending to be the case again in 2024-25, though plenty of time remains until the season begins.

March 10, 2024; West Lafayette, Indiana; Purdue Boilermakers forward Trey Kaufman-Renn (4) and Wisconsin Badgers forward Markus Ilver (35) reach for a loose ball during the second half at Mackey Arena. Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports

2023-24 averages: 6.1 minutes, 1.2 points, 1.3 rebounds, 0.2 assists, 0.2 steals, 31% shooting, 25% from 3.

Ilver was barely a part of Wisconsin’s rotation in 2023-24. It’s hard seeing those numbers dramatically increase in 2024-25, but who knows what the forward rotation will look like.

2023-24 averages (for KK Vršac in Serbia): 13 minutes, 6.1 points, 2.5 rebounds, 0.7 assists, 66% shooting

Vukovic was a late signing by the Badgers. He enters the 2024-25 season as a freshman, providing valuable frontcourt depth behind Steven Crowl and Nolan Winter.

• Redshirt freshman guard Jack Janicki
• Junior guard Isaac Gard

March 10, 2024; West Lafayette, Indiana; Purdue Boilermakers forward Trey Kaufman-Renn (4) grabs Wisconsin Badgers guard AJ Storr (2) while driving down court during the first half at Mackey Arena. Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports

March 15, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Wisconsin Badgers forward Tyler Wahl (5) celebrates during the second half against the Northwestern Wildcats at Target Center. Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

2023-24 averages: 28.4 minutes, 10.6 points, 5.4 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.1 steals, 53% shooting

Wahl graduated after the 2023-24 season after five stellar years with the program.

March 16, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Wisconsin Badgers guard Chucky Hepburn (23) shoots as Purdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith (3) defends during the second half at Target Center. Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

2023-24 averages: 33.2 minutes, 9.3 points, 3.4 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 2.1 steals, 52% shooting, 31% from 3.

Hepburn surprisingly entered the transfer portal on April 18, leaving behind a massive void of leadership and production. He quickly committed to Louisville after entering.

Connor Essegian #3 of the Wisconsin Badgers reacts after a made three point shot by Steven Crowl during the first half of the game at Kohl Center on March 14, 2023 in Madison, Wisconsin. John Fisher/Getty Images

2023-24 averages: 7.3 minutes, 3.2 points, 0.8 rebounds, 0.2 assists, 38.5% shooting, 30% from 3.

Essegian entered the transfer portal on March 24 after seeing his minutes dip in his sophom*ore season. He committed to Nebraska after receiving plenty of Big Ten interest.

March 15, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Wisconsin Badgers guard AJ Storr (2) celebrates during the second half against the Northwestern Wildcats at Target Center. Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

2023-24 averages: 28.9 minutes, 16.9 points, 3.9 rebounds, 0.9 assists, 0.6 steals, 43.6% shooting, 32% from 3.

Storr entered the portal after the season and recently committed to Kansas. That makes seven schools in seven years for the talented guard.

Asheville School’s Gus Yalden tries to get closer to the hoop in the game against Asheville Christian Academy on Jan. 19, 2022. Credit: Angela Wilhelm/USA TODAY NETWORK-USA TODAY NETWORK

2023-24 averages: Did not play

Yalden entered the transfer portal on March 28 after not seeing the court during his freshman season. The former four-star recruit had off-the-court issues with the Badgers that led to him not traveling with the team to road games. He committed to Seton Hall on April 28.