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After a disappointing 2024‑25 campaign, the University of Virginia’s men’s basketball team has reshaped its roster, with several key transfers finding new homes and early signs of momentum emerging for the upcoming season.
A look at the roster changes, key statistical contributors and the defensive hurdles facing the Badgers as they prepare for the 2026‑27 season.
The latest roster reveals striking number changes, including Owen Odom's move to No. 00 and Chance Mallory's return to No. 1, while freshman Favour Ibe dons a never‑worn No. 34.
With rosters still in flux, the Big Ten braces for a 2026‑27 campaign marked by NBA draft entries, transfer portal moves and a handful of players still eligible for college play.
Zach Kinziger, a four‑star freshman guard from De Pere, Wisconsin, earned a spot on the Wisconsin Badgers roster after impressing coaches in practice. His first collegiate appearance on December 22, 2025, produced six points, one rebound and two assists against Central Michigan, sparking optimism about his development.
The Badgers have added six players and are still seeking a final piece to complete a roster that lost key contributors, with an eye toward stronger playmaking and defense.
Wisconsin aims to fill its last scholarship by prioritizing playmaking, on‑ball defense, and rim‑penetrating guards, while integrating new transfers and addressing departures.
After returning to Madison, Andrew Rohde combined playmaking brilliance with defensive grit, delivering key performances for the Badgers before heading abroad for his next chapter.
Hayden Jones, who logged just 7.1 minutes per game last season, is poised to step into a larger role as the Badgers rebuild for the 2026‑27 campaign.
A freshman season that saw Zach Kinziger log just 4.8 minutes per game still delivered moments of promise, from a career‑high six points against Penn State to the coaching staff’s confidence in his potential.
Freshman guard Zach Kinziger logged limited minutes for the Wisconsin Badgers, but his career‑high six points against Penn State and a promising shooting outlook set the stage for a more prominent role next season.