MADISON – The Wisconsin women’s basketball team continues to win the offseason.
The Badgers, who picked up two former Iowa Hawkeyes as well as the Northeast Conference player of the year from the transfer portal last week, scored two more portal wins Thursday, April 23.
The first involved Kyrah Daniels, who reportedly pulled her name from the transfer portal and will return to the Badgers for her senior season.
The other involved the addition of Caia Elisaldez, a 5-foot-5 point guard from Chattaooga who was the Southern Conference player of the year this season.
“Caia is a dynamic guard who brings toughness, skill and a strong understanding of the game,” UW coach Robin Pingeton said in a press release. “A great floor general and an elite facilitator, she also excels at attacking the rim and getting to the free-throw line.”
Wisconsin forward Gift Uchenna attempts a shot during the Badgers' WBIT semifinal loss to Columbia on March 30, 2026, at Charles Koch Arena in Wichita, Kansas. It ended UW's 2025-26 season with a 16-18 record.
Wisconsin forward Gift Uchenna drives toward the paint.
Wisconsin forward Destiny Howell attempts a shot over Columbia guard Mia Broom.
Wisconsin guard Kyrah Daniels looks across the court.
Wisconsin center Dorja Zoja is tightly defended by Columbia forward Eriny Erinugha.
Wisconsin guard Laci Steele attempts a shot over Columbia guard Susie Raifu.
Wisconsin guard Destiny Howell defends an inbound pass by guard/forward Perri Page.
Wisconsin guard Lily Krahn finds an opening in Columbia's defense.
Wisconsin coach Robin Pingeton gestures from the sideline.
1 / 14See photos from Wisconsin Badgers' WBIT semifinal loss vs ColumbiaWisconsin forward Gift Uchenna attempts a shot during the Badgers' WBIT semifinal loss to Columbia on March 30, 2026, at Charles Koch Arena in Wichita, Kansas. It ended UW's 2025-26 season with a 16-18 record.
Wisconsin forward Gift Uchenna attempts a shot during the Badgers' WBIT semifinal loss to Columbia on March 30, 2026, at Charles Koch Arena in Wichita, Kansas. It ended UW's 2025-26 season with a 16-18 record.
Wisconsin forward Gift Uchenna drives toward the paint.
Wisconsin forward Destiny Howell attempts a shot over Columbia guard Mia Broom.
Wisconsin guard Kyrah Daniels looks across the court.
Wisconsin center Dorja Zoja is tightly defended by Columbia forward Eriny Erinugha.