The Badgers are getting a big piece back in 2025.
The Wisconsin Badgers are getting a major piece back in 2025, as senior cornerback Nyzier Fourqurean was granted an additional year of eligibility by the NCAA on Thursday night.
Fourqurean had filed a lawsuit arguing that his season at Division II Grand Valley State shouldn’t have counted towards his eligibility, limiting his financial opportunities. He had filed a preliminary injunction, which was granted by a judge after he was initially denied by the NCAA last week.
With the news, the Badgers will get both of their senior cornerbacks back for the season, as Ricardo Hallman elected to return for a final year, rather than pursue draft opportunities.
Wisconsin saw an overhaul at cornerback this offseason, losing a number of their young and veteran pieces, including Xavier Lucas, Jonas Duclona, Jace Arnold, Amare Snowden, and Max Lofy.
That led them to pick up Jacksonville State transfer Geimere Latimer and Miami transfer D’Yoni Hill in the transfer portal this offseason, but it was unclear who would start at the boundary position, as both players are smaller-sized.
Now, Wisconsin has their starters set, providing more flexibility with the nickel spot, while having added depth in the room as well.