like culture and commitment to player development serving as deciding factors in their decision. The Badgers’ style of play, which emphasizes ball movement, fast breaks, and a balanced offensive system, fits well with the Cavinders’ strengths.
“We feel incredibly blessed to have had the opportunity to play at Miami, but we’re excited to start this next chapter at Wisconsin,” said Haley Cavinder. “The coaching staff and the culture they’ve created really resonated with us. We’re eager to contribute to the program’s growth and bring our energy to the Big Ten.”
What This Means for Wisconsin and the College Basketball Landscape
The addition of Haley and Hanna Cavinder to the Wisconsin roster represents a major coup for the Badgers. Their skills, leadership, and experience will immediately bolster the team’s backcourt and add a new dimension to the offense. The Cavinders’ signing is also a statement about the growing strength of the Big Ten in women’s basketball, as the conference continues to attract top-tier talent from across the nation.
For Miami, this loss is undoubtedly a blow, but it is one that they will look to recover from with their deep recruiting pool and an established foundation. Meanwhile, schools like Penn State and Nebraska, which were also in the running for the Cavinders’ signatures, will have to adjust their recruiting efforts moving forward.
