Greg Gard makes contact with intriguing in-state portal target

The Badgers have started the transfer portal fairly quietly. There hasn't been much news about who Greg Gard is chasing, but with all the needs, Wisconsin will be active. One piece of news came out about a player Wisconsin is inquiring about: Ice Emery from Cleveland State.

Emery is an in-state high school player from Appleton, Wisconsin. He may have only one year of eligibility left and has played for four different college programs. Wherever he ends up next, it will be his fourth school. Starting at Merrimack, followed by Western Carolina for his sophomore year, he finally played last season for Cleveland State. He also spent a season at a community college.

He's intriguing because he's garnering high major offers, but it's hard to see exactly how he fits in for the Badgers.

Wisconsin has been in contact with Ice Emery in the transfer portal

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Chevalier "Ice" Emery is a 6'0 guard who averaged 12.7 points, 2 assists, and 1.2 rebounds on the season. He's capable of taking over games with six games of 20+ points on the season. Part of his explosion is his ability to knock down three-point shots. He shot 38.2% on the season from behind the arc.

That might be the biggest fit for Wisconsin. It's hard to see a spot for him besides a role player next season. He's a bit undersized, and while he tore it up for Cleveland, it's hard to see him as a starter at a high-major. There might be a role for a sharp-shooter with the ability to get to the bucket.

Greg Gard doesn't usually miss in the portal, and so there's some built-up trust, especially bringing back a local player. There will be a whole fanbase behind Emery if he does choose to come to Wisconsin, but for now, it's not the splash that fans are looking for without John Blackwell.