Austin Rapp, a forward for the Wisconsin Badgers basketball team, announced via social media that he will return for the 2026-27 season. After transferring from Portland, the 6-foot-10 player had a solid season, averaging 9.7 points, 4 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game while shooting 42% from the field and 36.3% from three-point range. His return is particularly significant for Wisconsin, which is dealing with substantial roster changes after losing players like John Blackwell and Aleksas Bieliauskas to the transfer portal, along with Nick Boyd and Andrew Rohde, who have exhausted their eligibility. Rapp's presence will help provide continuity in the frontcourt as the team navigates these transitions. The focus will now shift to the status of Nolan Winter and Wisconsin's upcoming roster adjustments as they work to reload for the next season.