Wisconsin basketball has major roster needs to fill during the offseason due to a large graduating class.

This story was updated to add new information.

Wisconsin basketball gained an early start on its offseason after falling to BYU in the NCAA Tournament round of 32 on Saturday.

The transfer portal opened on March 24. While some teams are still playing for a national title, the rest of the sport has turned its focus toward bolstering their roster for 2025-26 and beyond.

The current transfer window is open until April 22. As is the case in football, players who enter during that period have no set date by which they have to commit to a new program. The transfer window only works to restrict the time when players can enter.

Wisconsin enters the 2025 transfer window with major needs across the lineup. A stellar senior class of John Tonje, Max Klesmit, Steven Crowl, Kamari McGee, Carter Gilmore and Markus Ilver is gone to graduation. That group accounted for 62% of the team’s minutes in 2024-25, 67% of its points, 50% of its rebounds, 67.5% of its assists and 67.4% of its 3-point makes.

The class’ departure leaves available minutes at starting point guard, starting wing, starting center and several key bench roles. Many of those needs are sure to be addressed during this transfer cycle.

Apart from Wisconsin’s incoming and outgoing transfer movement, which began on March 26, here is an updated look at the team’s reported targets and interests.

(Note: Bookmark this tracker for an up-to-date look at Wisconsin’s portal activity. It will be updated throughout the cycle, as the Badgers’ top targets become clear. Last update: March 28).

INTEREST: Tarleton State guard Bubu Benjamin

Measurables: 6 feet, 7 inches, 206 pounds

2024-25 Stats: Sophomore season. 36 minutes, 13.9 points, 4.6 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.5 steals. 44% from the field and 38% from 3

Benjamin took a major step forward as a sophomore in 2024-25, jumping from 2.8 points per game to 13.9, 1.7 rebounds to 4.6 and a 23% 3-point shooting clip to 38%. A jump from the WAC to the Big Ten would be a major one, though his 6’7″ frame and 3-point-shooting ability would ease that transition.

Here’s more on the intriguing transfer prospect.

INTEREST: Pittsburgh guard Amsal Delalic

Measurables: 6 feet, 8 inches, 210 pounds

2024-25 Stats: Freshman season. 13.4 minutes, 3.8 points, two rebounds, 0.7 assists and 0.4 steals. 46% shooting and 35% from 3.

Delalic played well during Wisconsin’s early season win over Pittsburgh. He showed flashes during his freshman season at Pittsburgh, often providing an offensive spark off the bench.

The 6’8″ shooting guard is an intriguing prospect, one that appears to have a high offensive ceiling. He may not be the center of Wisconsin’s offseason plans, but the program would do well to add the rising sophomore to the rotation. He has the chance to emerge as a key rotation piece over his three remaining seasons of eligibility.

INTEREST: Milwaukee forward Jamichael Stillwell

Measurables: 6 feet, 8 inches, 225 pounds

2024-25 Stats: Junior season. 28 minutes, 13.0 points, 10.7 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 1.3 steals per game. 46.8% shooting, 28.6% from 3.

Wisconsin has a major need at forward with Steven Crowl and Carter Gilmore gone to graduation. Stillwell played well in his one season at UW-Milwaukee, averaging 13 points and a conference-best 10.7 rebounds. However, the veteran forward doesn’t shoot well from long range, which limits his potential impact.

INTEREST: UMass Lowell forward Quinton Mincey

Measurables: 6 feet, 6 inches, 205 pounds

2024-25 Stats: Senior season. 35.9 minutes, 16.8 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.8 assists per game. 48.6% shooting, 39.4% from 3.

Mincey projects as a wing in Wisconsin’s current offensive approach. He checks the boxes of what the program should be looking for — experience and success at the college level, versatile scoring ability and strong 3-point shooting.

INTEREST: Drexel guard Kobe Magee

Measurables: 6 feet, 6 inches, 180 pounds

2024-25 Stats: Junior season. 33.7 minutes, 14.0 points, 5.6 rebounds, 1.9 assists per game. 47.2% shooting, 43.9% from 3.

Magee was one of the best shooters in the CAA this past season, making 3-pointers at nearly a 44% clip. He would fit well in Wisconsin’s new-look offense.

The Badgers may not look for a true point guard with John Blackwell set to lead the offense. If Blackwell is the primary ball handler, Magee would provide a strong complement. Of course, there is always the question of how production and performance will translate from a lower level up to the Big Ten.