Aussie guard Owen Foxwell commits to Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis.– Wisconsin Basketball has been very centered on retention, after all, and can be making some strikes within the switch portal, expectedly, within the close to future. However, early right here within the offseason course of, the Badgers have landed one other guard from the worldwide ranks.

With credit score to the employees in addition to an awesome relationship with good buddy and former teammate Austin Rapp, Phoenix (Melbourne) guard Owen Foxwell has dedicated to this system. Foxwell, set to be 23 years previous this upcoming season, was going to LSU earlier than they made a latest teaching change. The information was first reported by Travis Branham of 247.

“The 6’2, 22-year-old is one of the NBL’s best local guards, bringing high-level playmaking, winning experience, and toughness to the SEC next year,” ESPN draft professional Jonathan Givony had initially mentioned about Foxwell, when he was set to be part of LSU’s program.

Foxwell averaged 11 factors, almost 5 assists, and three rebounds per recreation within the NBL this previous season, per ProBallers.com.

Rapp and Foxwell have been pals for a number of years, and Rapp can be anticipated possible again with the Badgers, however that has not been made official at this level.

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