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Wisconsin Targets Mid-Major Standout from Neenah in Transfer Portal
Chevalier 'Ice' Emery Jr. has had a winding college career, but could find a home with the Badgers.
Apr. 11, 2026 at 9:39pm
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Wisconsin's search for a dynamic transfer guard to reload their backcourt takes an artistic, cubist turn.Neenah TodayWisconsin has been in contact with Chevalier 'Ice' Emery Jr., a talented guard who hails from Neenah, Wisconsin. Emery has played at several schools over the past few years, including Merrimack, Dodge City Community College, Western Carolina, and most recently Cleveland State, where he was named the Horizon League Sixth Man of the Year. The Badgers are looking to reload their roster and could see Emery as a potential impact transfer who could thrive in Madison.
Why it matters
Wisconsin has a history of taking talented players from smaller schools and turning them into stars in the Big Ten. Emery's combination of three-point shooting, driving ability, and toughness could make him an ideal fit for the Badgers' system as they look to replace their top two scorers from last season.
The details
Emery, a 6-foot guard, has had an eventful college career so far. After leading Neenah High School to a state title, he signed with Merrimack but saw limited playing time as a freshman. He then transferred to Dodge City Community College, where he averaged 17.4 points per game. That led to an opportunity at Western Carolina, where he started 14 games and averaged 9.3 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 2.0 assists. This past season at Cleveland State, Emery came off the bench but still made a major impact, earning Horizon League Sixth Man of the Year honors by averaging 12.7 points, 1.2 rebounds, and 2.0 assists while shooting 38.2% from three-point range.
- Emery played at Neenah High School in Wisconsin.
- He signed with Merrimack out of high school in 2023.
- Emery transferred to Dodge City Community College as a sophomore in 2024.
- He played at Western Carolina during the 2024-25 season.
- Emery spent the 2025-26 season at Cleveland State.
The players
Chevalier 'Ice' Emery Jr.
A 6-foot guard who has played at several schools over the past few years, including Merrimack, Dodge City Community College, Western Carolina, and most recently Cleveland State, where he was named the Horizon League Sixth Man of the Year.
Greg Gard
The head coach of the Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball team, who is looking to reload his roster through the transfer portal.
What they’re saying
“Which mid-major backcourt player will Greg Gard turn into a Big Ten superstar?”
— SI.com
“Emery's winding college journey”
— Dushawn London
What’s next
Wisconsin will continue to evaluate Emery and other potential transfer targets as they look to rebuild their roster for the 2026-27 season. The transfer portal is open until April 21, so the Badgers have a limited window to secure commitments from impact players like Emery.
The takeaway
Wisconsin has a proven track record of taking talented players from smaller schools and turning them into stars in the Big Ten. Emery's combination of shooting, driving ability, and toughness could make him an ideal fit for the Badgers' system as they look to replace their top scorers from last season.
