Miami (OH) Transfer Eian Elmer Commits to Wisconsin

The 6-foot-6 wing averaged 12.7 points per game for the Redhawks last season.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 11:04pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a basketball player in motion, with sharp, overlapping planes of navy blue, cardinal red, and white representing the Wisconsin Badgers.Eian Elmer's commitment to the Wisconsin Badgers adds a dynamic scoring threat to their roster as they aim to compete for a Big Ten title.Madison Today

Miami (OH) transfer small forward Eian Elmer has committed to play for the Wisconsin Badgers in the 2026-27 season. Elmer, a 6-foot-6 wing, was a key part of Miami's 32-2 squad that won the MAC regular season championship and earned a 12-seed in the NCAA Tournament. As a junior, he averaged 12.7 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game while shooting 43% from 3-point range.

Why it matters

Elmer's commitment is a significant addition for the Wisconsin basketball program, as they look to build on their recent success. The Badgers are hoping Elmer's scoring ability and 3-point shooting can help them compete for a Big Ten title and make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament.

The details

Elmer had two 30-point performances for Miami (OH) last season, including a career-high 32 points in an overtime win over Ohio. He also scored 30 points in a victory against UMass. Helping Miami advance to the Round of 64 in the NCAA Tournament, Elmer scored 23 points in 24 minutes against SMU.

  • Elmer committed to Wisconsin following an official visit to Madison.
  • Elmer has appeared in 99 games for the Redhawks over the last three seasons, including 85 starts.

The players

Eian Elmer

A 6-foot-6 transfer small forward who averaged 12.7 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game for Miami (OH) last season.

Wisconsin Badgers

The college basketball program that Eian Elmer has committed to play for in the 2026-27 season.

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What’s next

Elmer's commitment is the third addition to the Wisconsin basketball program from the transfer portal, as they previously signed center Victory Onuetu (Hofstra) and guard Trey Autry (George Washington).

The takeaway

Eian Elmer's commitment to Wisconsin is a significant boost for the Badgers' basketball program. His scoring ability, 3-point shooting, and experience as a key contributor on a successful mid-major team make him a valuable addition as Wisconsin looks to compete for a Big Ten title and make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament.