Virginia Cavaliers guard Andrew Rohde (4) brings the ball up court against Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets guard Lance Terry (0) during the second half at Spectrum Center.
Wisconsin Badgers lost five seniors in the recently concluded season, players who play different positions and are part of the starting unit. Who’s going to replace them? Andrew Rohde might give them something.
Marquette Golden Eagles Virginia Cavaliers
Virginia Cavaliers guard Andrew Rohde (4) leaves the court after being defeated by the Colorado State Rams at UD Arena.
John Tonje, Karami McGee, Max Klesmit, Carter Gilmore, and Steven Crowl are among those who graduated. They all play from guard to center positions.
Their huge losses but head coach Greg Gard and his deputies were all able to replace them quickly and among them is Rohde who joined the team via the transfer portal from Virginia Cavaliers.
The 6’6 forward, who hails from Brookefield, Wisconsin had a great end to his career with the Cavaliers. He finished his second season there averaging 9.3 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 4.3 assists in 30 games.
The numbers are almost double of what he produced from seasons before.
Wisconsin Badgers head coach Greg Gard looks on during the second half against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Williams Arena.
Wisconsin Badgers head coach Greg Gard looks on during the second half against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Williams Arena.
“Great opportunity for him to play close to home and our fans will love cheering for him. He’s had a chance to play at different levels, showing off his offensive ability starting at St. Thomas and then earning his defensive degree at Virginia we respect so much,” he said via Badgers Blitz.
Andrew Rohde can play multiple positions
He is more likely to play his usual position of power forward, something he proved the season before.
But if Gard need someone versatile, he could be that guy and his former high school coach is here to vouch for him.
Dan Wandrey believes Gard got himself someone who can play multiple positions.
Brookfield Central head coach Dan Wandrey
Brookfield Central head coach Dan Wandrey shouts on the sideline during a WIAA sectional semifinal against Wauwatosa West on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at Waukesha North High School in Waukesha, Wisconsin.
“Him in the pick and roll, he’s got such a great instinct of when to pass and who to pass to,” Wandrey said.
“What he can do really well is adapt to what his teammates around him are really good at. He’s really good at getting them in those positions to be successful. When you look at the last couple of teams Greg has had, that’s what they do.”
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