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I’m not sure if it’s cause and effect or simple correlation, but it can’t be denied that Wisconsin Badgers head coach Greg Gard has been absolutely dealing in the transfer portal since former Athletic Director Chris McIntosh shockingly announced his resignation last week.
Since then, Wisconsin has landed three new players in quick succession: guard Trey Autry, center Victory Onuetu, and wing Eian Elmer. Here’s a quick breakdown of all three.
Trey Autry
This one came first, and there’s a lot to like about the former George Washington shooting guard, a rising senior.
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The son of former Syracuse player and coach Adrian Autry, the 6’4″ Autry is responsible with the ball and can do some scoring, too, averaging 11 points per game on 43.5 percent shooting from the field last season, including a really solid 38.5 percent from 3-point range.
He also had very Badger-like success at the free-throw line, hitting at an 81 percent clip. The capper is the fact that GW played an up-tempo, 3-point shot-focused offense. This bodes well for a fit.
Some are wondering if Autry is being brought on as a sub or starter, and my guess is, barring something unforeseen, he’ll be running with the ones next season in Madison. A rock-solid addition for Gard.
Victory Onuetu
This one hit early on Saturday and sent Wisconsin fans to Google, as Victory Onuetu wasn’t on anyone’s portal shortlist for the Badgers.
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A sturdy 6’10” rising senior out of Hofstra, Onuetu averaged 4.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 1 block a game on 56.6 percent shooting last season for Hofstra, including a nice game against Alabama in the NCAA Tournament, with 4 points and 9 rebounds.
This is not the type of big that Gard has favored recently. I doubt you’ll see many 3-point attempts from him. But he’s the style of player Gard has needed: a willing rebounder and rim protecting bench guy who can make things difficult for opponents inside the lane.
I was very pleased when I learned of this…
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