Elmer's Arrival Boosts Wisconsin's Spacing Game

0:00On April 22nd, Wisconsin just landed a solid transfer in Ian Elmer, a 6-foot-7 wing for Miami of Ohio. He's coming in as a senior, ready to stretch the floor for the Badgers. Last season, he started all 34 games, dropping 12.7 points, grabbing 5.9 rebounds, and dishing 1.1, assists per game. Elmer lit it up from deep, leading his team with 72-3 pointers at a 42.9% clip. He shot nearly 50% from the field, and over 75% from the line, all while playing over 30 minutes a night. Fans and coaches see him as a perfect modern fit for Wisconsin's spacing game. His size lets him rebound Michael forward, but shoot over defenders, pulling help away and opening lanes. Plus, his 42 steals and 23 blocks show he can hold up defensively on the perimeter. The big test will be how he handles Big 10 defenses. Bigger bodies, tougher scouting, and physical play. He's more of a finisher than a main ball handler, so keeping that efficiency against closeouts is key for him to lock down a spot.

1:06With just one year left, Elmer's early practices in Madison can make him a quit plug for lineups, giving the Badgers reliable shooting and versatility right away.