Wisconsin Lands Sharpshooting Transfer Wing Eian Elmer

The 6-7 wing from Miami (OH) averaged 12.7 points and shot 42.9% from 3-point range last season.

Apr. 19, 2026 at 12:03am

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Wisconsin basketball has landed a major transfer portal addition in Eian Elmer, a 6-7 wing from Miami (OH) who averaged 12.7 points, 5.9 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.2 steals per game last season. Elmer is an elite three-point shooter, connecting on 42.9% of his attempts from beyond the arc.

Why it matters

Elmer's addition fills a key need for the Badgers, who were lacking a true wing player on their roster. His size, shooting ability and all-around game make him an ideal fit for Wisconsin's offense, which relies heavily on three-point shooting. Elmer's experience and production at the Division I level should provide an immediate boost to the Badgers' lineup.

The details

Elmer is a 6-7 wing who spent the last three seasons at Miami (OH). He was a prolific three-point shooter, knocking down 42.9% of his attempts last season on 4.9 shots per game. For his career, Elmer is a 41% shooter from deep, burying 145 total threes. He also shot an efficient 58% on two-point attempts, showing he can score in a variety of ways. Elmer's size and athleticism also make him a capable rebounder and defender on the wing.

  • Elmer played the last three seasons at Miami (OH).
  • He averaged 12.7 points, 5.9 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.2 steals per game in the 2025-26 season.

The players

Eian Elmer

A 6-7 wing who spent the last three seasons at Miami (OH), where he established himself as one of the top three-point shooters in the country, connecting on 42.9% of his attempts last season.

Trey Autry

A transfer guard from George Washington who the Badgers previously added to their roster.

Victory Onuetu

A transfer forward from Hofstra who the Badgers previously added to their roster.

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What they’re saying

“Welcome to Wisconsin, Eian Elmer! The 6-7 wing averaged 12.7 points per game last year and shot 42.9 percent from beyond the arc.”

— Wisconsin Basketball

“OH MY GOODNESS EIAN ELMER!!!!!!!!!!”

— Miami Men's Basketball

What’s next

Elmer's addition gives Wisconsin a strong starting five as they look to build on their success in the 2026-27 season. The Badgers will now turn their attention to rounding out the rest of their roster through the transfer portal and recruiting.

The takeaway

Eian Elmer's transfer to Wisconsin fills a major need for the Badgers, providing them with a dynamic, sharpshooting wing who can space the floor and contribute in a variety of ways. His addition, along with the previous portal pickups of Trey Autry and Victory Onuetu, has Wisconsin poised to have one of the more talented rosters in the Big Ten next season.