Badgers Land Sharpshooting Guard for First Transfer Portal Splash

Wisconsin basketball adds George Washington transfer Trey Autry to bolster backcourt

Apr. 17, 2026 at 5:58am

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Wisconsin basketball has landed its first transfer portal signee of the offseason, securing a commitment from George Washington guard Trey Autry. The 6-foot-4 shooting guard spent three seasons with the Revolutionaries, averaging 11.0 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game in 2025-26. Autry is an experienced, skilled shooter who connected on 38.5% of his 3-pointers last season, and he should provide an immediate boost to the Badgers' backcourt.

Why it matters

The Badgers were in need of reinforcements in the backcourt, and Autry's arrival helps address that need. As an experienced, proven shooter, he should complement new point guard Owen Foxwell well and provide Wisconsin with additional scoring punch on the perimeter.

The details

Autry, a three-year starter at George Washington, totaled 100 games and 68 starts for the Revolutionaries. He was the team's third-leading scorer last season, averaging 11.0 points per game while knocking down 38.5% of his 3-point attempts. Autry's primary role was as a perimeter shooter, with 79% of his shots coming from beyond the arc.

  • Autry committed to Wisconsin on April 17, 2026.

The players

Trey Autry

A 6-foot-4 shooting guard who spent three seasons at George Washington, where he was a three-year starter and averaged 11.0 points per game in 2025-26.

Greg Gard

The head coach of the Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball team, who has landed Autry as his first transfer portal addition of the offseason.

Owen Foxwell

A transfer guard who joined Wisconsin earlier in the offseason, and is expected to start at point guard alongside Autry in the Badgers' backcourt.

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What they’re saying

“Wisconsin has signed George Washington guard transfer Trey Autry, @chris_hummer and I have learned for @CBSSports.”

— Matt Zenitz, CBS Sports reporter

What’s next

Autry's addition gives Wisconsin 10 of 15 scholarships filled for the 2026-27 season, with seven guards and three forwards currently on the roster. The Badgers will continue to be active in the transfer portal as they look to round out their roster for next season.

The takeaway

The addition of Trey Autry provides an experienced, sharpshooting guard to complement Wisconsin's new point guard Owen Foxwell. Autry's perimeter scoring ability should help the Badgers improve their offensive production and make them a more dangerous team in the Big Ten next season.