It is college basketball transfer portal season. A handful of Wisconsin Badgers have opted to explore their options in the portal. Some former Wisconsin basketball walk-ons are likely pursuing scholarship opportunities. Others, more playing time. Gus Yalden, however, likely needs a fresh start.
The former four-star big man had a rocky season in Madison. After his redshirt season, the Appleton, Wisconsin native has gone portaling. His former teammates do not seem to hold the decision against him.
Wisconsin Basketball Freshmen Bid Gus Yalden Farewell
In an alternate timeline, Nolan Winter and Yalden would become the Badgers’ starting frontcourt together.