Northern Illinois transfer PF Xavier Amos commits to Wisconsin

Former Northern Illinois power forward Xavier Amos has committed to join the Wisconsin Badgers via the NCAA Transfer Portal, On3 has learned.

Amos played high school basketball at Whitney Young (IL), where he did not have a star rating, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.

Last season with the Huskies, Amos averaged 13.8 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game, while playing 30.9 minutes per night.

To keep up with the latest players on the move, check out On3’s Transfer Portal wire.

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Wisconsin guard Kamari McGee undergoes surgery, expects full recovery with Badgers

In other news, the Wisconsin Badgers lost guard Kamari McGee for the season back in January. McGee was lost to a toe injury, which at first did not seem to be season-ending. However, the backup point guard never made it back to the floor and underwent surgery to repair the toe.

Earlier this offseason, McGee revealed that he had undergone successful surgery and was now on the road to recovery. The Wisconsin guard did so with a social media post with this message attached to Badger Nation.

“This past season tested me in new ways, and part of the journey included the adversity and setback of a foot injury that I suffered midway through the year. As a result, I recently underwent successful surgery,” said McGee. “While the upcoming recovery and rehab will sideline me from playing basketball for the months ahead, I look forward to still being able to work out with my teammates and have the support of our coaches and staff this offseason.

“This is a necessary setback for a better comeback. I’m determined to work my way back onto the court, and I’m excited for what’s ahead. On, Wisconsin!”

On3’s Justin Rudolph contributed to this report.