Madison, Wis. — With Wisconsin basketball’s season opener just under two weeks away, Greg Gard and his coaching staff finally filled their vacant scholarship for the 2022-23 season.
After scouring the transfer portal for several months and not finding the right fit, the final scholarship spot was awarded to redshirt sophomore Isaac Lindsey, who transferred to UW last offseason (as a walk-on) after beginning his collegiate career at UNLV.
Coming out of high school, the Mineral Point, Wisconsin native, was a three-star recruit and two-time First-Team All-State selection who held offers from UNLV, Depaul, South Dakota State, UW-Green Bay, and UW-Milwaukee.
Per the 247Sports composite, Lindsey was the No. 429 overall prospect in the 2020 recruiting class, the No. 79 SG in the country, and the No. 5 player in Wisconsin.
Last season, the 6-foot-4 guard appeared in six games for the Badgers, playing 13 minutes, and scored three points.
After a full year with the program, Lindsey, a knockdown perimeter shooter, is expected to push for a spot in the rotation. It’s been reported that the coaching staff loves his motor and ability to shoot from beyond the arc, so it’s not inconceivable that he could find his way onto the floor.
Lindsey is not your average walk-on; he was a legitimate division one prospect who bet on himself and returned home to play for his dream school – a bet that quickly paid off.
You can watch the video of Isaac Lindsey getting surprised with a scholarship below:
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