The Badgers have ushered in a new batch of talent as they open offseason workouts, with seven newcomers joining the roster. The influx marks a significant shift for a program looking to rebuild after a challenging season.
A Delayed Arrival
Australian freshman forward Isaac Riddle, expected to arrive in time for the start of practice, is currently held up by visa processing. In a recent statement, Riddle confirmed that there are no problems with his application, only that the paperwork is moving slowly.
The university’s roster now stands at 13 scholarship players, including four forwards who will shape the team’s interior dynamics. Nolan Winter, Austin Rapp, Victory Onuetu and Will Garlock each bring a different skill set to the paint.
Rapp and Winter are slated to start at the power forward and center positions, while Onuetu and Garlock are expected to provide depth off the bench. Their roles will be crucial in determining how quickly the Badgers can gel.
Riddle’s delay, however, is being framed as a more personal hurdle than a competitive one. The player emphasized that the extra time will aid his own development, even if it does not immediately benefit the team’s on‑court results.
Adding to the narrative, two other Australian freshmen — point guard Owen Foxwell and combo guard Jackson Ball — have already cleared their paperwork and are fully eligible for the upcoming season, having committed to Wisconsin well before the visa backlog emerged.