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    Wisconsin Basketball: Badgers Reach Out To SEC Center In The Transfer Portal

    Dylan BuboltzBy Dylan BuboltzMay 24, 2023Updated:May 24, 2023No Comments2 Mins Read
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    Feb 5, 2023; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers head coach Greg Gard looks on during the first half against the Northwestern Wildcats at the Kohl Center. Mandatory Credit: Kayla Wolf-USA TODAY Sports
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    It’s clear Wisconsin has not given up on getting a backup center out of the transfer portal. Depending on who you talk to, most would say the Badgers need a center to back up Steven Crowl. I am in the camp that agrees that they need to get one. According to The Portal Report, Wisconsin has been in contact with Mississippi State transfer Will McNair Jr. He has one year of eligibility remaining. ESPN lists him at 6’11 and 265 pounds.

    Career Stats

    In the 2022-2023 season, McNair appeared in 34 games and averaged 12.6 minutes a game to go along with 3.3 points a game and 3.3 rebounds a game. He also shot 45.2% from the field. His best game game against Ole Miss on January 7 when he scored 13 points in 25 minutes on 5-7 shooting.

    Why This Makes Sense For Wisconsin

    Wisconsin Badgers basketball transfer recruit Will McNair Jr
    Mississippi State forward Will McNair Jr. (13) reacts after their loss to Mississippi State in a SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament quarterfinal game at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn., Friday, March 10, 2023.
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    The Badgers need a player who will embrace a backup role and play around 10-15 minutes a game. Chris Vigt accepted that role a few seasons ago and he was great at it. Nothing really stands out about McNair, but he has four years of experience at a top level school in a top level conference. That is experience you won’t find everywhere especially in the transfer portal.

    I like McNair’s size as well. From a post presence perspective, I don’t think the Badgers would be missing much, McNair would almost certainly play right away as Wisconsin is razor thin at that position. Currently, the Badgers would have 6’8 Carter Gilmore as the backup center. The Big Ten has big post players every year and it’s been tough for Wisconsin at times to counter it.

    Overall, this seems like a player that would make sense. We will see if the Badgers get McNair or not.

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