Wisconsin Herd Adds Manny Obaseki to Training Camp
The Wisconsin Herd acquired Manny Obaseki from the Westchester Knicks in a recent G League trade.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Basketball
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The Wisconsin Herd has officially included Manny Obaseki on its training camp roster following a trade with the Westchester Knicks. The transaction also involved the exchange of a 2027 second-round G League draft pick.
Why it matters
This move strengthens the Herd roster ahead of the upcoming season by adding a player with established G League experience. Obaseki joins the team as it prepares to finalize its lineup for the 2026-27 campaign.
Obaseki shot 47.5% from the field and 47.6% from three-point range during the 2025-26 season. He previously played four seasons of college basketball at Texas A&M before going undrafted in 2025.
The players
Manny Obaseki
He is a 24-year-old basketball player who competed for four seasons at Texas A&M before entering the G League.
Wisconsin Herd
This is a professional basketball team in the NBA G League that serves as the affiliate for the Milwaukee Bucks.
Westchester Knicks
This is an NBA G League team that functions as the official minor league affiliate of the New York Knicks.
The details
Obaseki, a 24-year-old guard, was traded to the Wisconsin organization on September 30, 2026. He previously appeared in 21 games for Westchester, contributing 1.5 assists and 1.3 combined steals and blocks per contest.
Timeline
September 30, 2026: The Westchester Knicks traded Manny Obaseki to the Wisconsin Herd.
October 26, 2026: G League training camps began.
November 5, 2026: G League training camps end and rosters must be finalized.
November 6, 2026: The G League season begins.
Season Trajectory
This roster addition helps the Herd address depth requirements as they compete for positioning within the G League ranks. Obaseki's acquisition follows the precedent set by players navigating the professional landscape after the 2025 NBA Draft.
The acquisition of Obaseki provides the Herd with a perimeter threat who shot 47.6% from behind the arc last season. His arrival impacts the team's rotation strategy as they approach the season-opening game on November 6.
The takeaway
G League teams frequently utilize the trade market during training camp to optimize their roster composition before the season begins. Players like Obaseki look to demonstrate their growth and efficiency to secure more consistent playing time.
What happens next
The Wisconsin Herd must finalize its official roster for the upcoming season by November 6, 2026.
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