Fenderson to join Badgers next year
November 14, 2025 | Men's Basketball
Racine native will join UW in fall of 2026
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin men's basketball team announced the signing of LaTrevion Fenderson to the incoming freshman class for the 2026-27 season.
"We are excited about the addition of LaTrevion," UW head coach Greg Gard said. "We feel that he brings a lot of physicality and athleticism to our line-ups in the future. The fact that he's a Wisconsin kid, born and raised, and loves being a representative of the state is very important to him and our program.
"We've known LaTrevion for a long time and have been able to watch him mature and grow and we're thrilled to keep him home as a Badger. Our entire staff is looking forward to helping Tre grow into his potential both on and off the court here in Madison."
A 6-foot-4 wing from Racine who verbally committed to the Badgers in August of 2024, Fenderson began his high school career at The Prairie School, before transferring to DME Academy at St. John's Northwestern in Delafield for his senior year.
He averaged 14 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists per game at DME last season under head coach Ben Wisniewski. Fenderson played AAU ball for Wisconsin Playground on the Under Armour circuit, tallying 17 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists per game last summer.
During his junior year at The Prairie School, he averaged 21.7 points, 11.1 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game, while earning first-team Division 4 all-state honors from the Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association.
"I'm thrilled to join the Wisconsin Badgers program," Fenderson said. "From the moment I stepped on campus, I felt the vibrant spirit and passion of this incredible community. I am ready to give my all on the court and represent the winning tradition of this program."
Fenderson is the top-rated player in the state of Wisconsin, and a top-160 player nationally, for the Class of 2026.
