The Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball team is set to welcome three freshmen for the upcoming 2026-27 season as head coach Greg Gard navigates a rebuilding phase. With the departure of star guard John Blackwell and other players entering the transfer portal, Gard has secured a promising recruiting class. Owen Foxwell, a 22-year-old guard with professional experience in the National Basketball League (NBL), is expected to step in as the starting point guard. He averaged 11.1 points, 4.5 assists, and 3.0 rebounds per game in his last season. Another noteworthy recruit is Jackson Ball, a 6-foot-4 guard from New Zealand, who made a name for himself with the Illawarra Hawks and averaged 20.9 points per game. Lastly, LaTrevion Fenderson, a Wisconsin native and the No. 2 player in the state according to 247Sports, has been committed since August 2024 and averaged a double-double in his junior season. This recruiting class aims to fill the gaps left by recent departures and strengthen the Badgers' lineup.