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Wisconsin's Nick Boyd signs with Golden State Warriors after going undrafted
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MADISON – Nick Boyd did not have to wait too long to find an NBA home.
The Wisconsin point guard is signing with the Golden State Warriors after going undrafted in the 2026 NBA Draft , his agency, ProMondo Sports, announced June 25 on social media.
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The second-team all-Big Ten selection will join a Golden State team that is coming off a 37-45 season in 2025-26. The Warriors drafted Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg in the first round and Florida State guard Lajae Jones.
Wisconsin guard Nick Boyd (2) engages Michigan fans during the second half of their semifinal game in the Big Ten tournament Saturday, March 14, 2026 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Michigan beat Wisconsin 68-65.
(Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Wisconsin guard Nick Boyd (2) urges on Wisconsin fans during the first half of their semifinal game against Michigan in the Big Ten tournament Saturday, March 14, 2026 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.
(Mark Hoffman / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Wisconsin guard Nick Boyd (2) reacts after making a three-point basket during the second half of their quarterfinal game in the Big Ten tournament Friday, March 13, 2026 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Wisconsin beat Illinois 91-88.
(Mark Hoffman / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Wisconsin guard Nick Boyd (2) drives between Washington center Lathan Sommerville (24) and forward Hannes Steinbach (6) during the first half of their third round game of the Big Ten tournament Thursday, March 12, 2026 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.
(Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Wisconsin guard Nick Boyd (2) reacts after hitting a three-point basket during the second half of their third round game of the Big Ten tournament Thursday, March 12, 2026 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Wisconsin beat Washington 85-82.
(Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Mar 7, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard Nick Boyd (2) drives to the basket during the first half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Mackey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jacob Musselman-Imagn Images
(Jacob Musselman, Jacob Musselman-Imagn Images)
MADISON, WISCONSIN - FEBRUARY 22: Nick Boyd #2 of the Wisconsin Badgers reacts after a score during the second half against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Kohl Center on February 22, 2026 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)
(John Fisher, Getty Images)
MADISON, WISCONSIN - FEBRUARY 22: Nick Boyd #2 of the Wisconsin Badgers drives to the basket on Cam Manyawu #3 of the Iowa Hawkeyes during the second half at Kohl Center on February 22, 2026 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)
(John Fisher, Getty Images)
MADISON, WISCONSIN - FEBRUARY 22: Nick Boyd #2 of the Wisconsin Badgers reacts with the crowd after he scored during the second half against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Kohl Center on February 22, 2026 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)
(John Fisher, Getty Images)
MADISON, WISCONSIN - FEBRUARY 22: Nick Boyd #2 of the Wisconsin Badgers walks toward the bench in the final seconds of game against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Kohl Center on February 22, 2026 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)
(John Fisher, Getty Images)
MADISON, WISCONSIN - FEBRUARY 13: Nick Boyd #2 of the Wisconsin Badgers reacts after making a three-point shot during the first half against the Michigan State Spartans at Kohl Center on February 13, 2026 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)
(John Fisher, Getty Images)
Wisconsin guard Nick Boyd (2) hits a three-point basket during the second half of their game Friday, February 13, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin beat 10th ranked Michigan State 92-71.
(Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Wisconsin guard Nick Boyd (2) scores on Ohio State guard Gabe Cupps (4) during the first half of their game Saturday, January 31, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin.
(Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Wisconsin guard Nick Boyd (2) is fouled by Minnesota forward Grayson Grove (2) during the second half of their game Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin beat Minnesota 67-63.
(Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Wisconsin guard Nick Boyd (2) scores on Rutgers guard Lino Mark (2) during the second half of their game Saturday, January 17, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin beat Rutgers 96-87.
(Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Wisconsin guard Nick Boyd (2) drives on UCLA forward Eric Dailey Jr. (3) during the second half of their game Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin beat UCLA 80-72.
(Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Wisconsin guard Nick Boyd (2) encourages the crowd during the second half of their game Friday, December 19, 2025 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Villanova beat Wisconsin 76-66 in overtime.
(Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Wisconsin guard Nick Boyd (2) tries to fire up the crowd during the second half of their game Saturday, December 6, 2025 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin beat Marquette 96-76.
(Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Dec 10, 2025; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard Nick Boyd (2) drives against Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Pryce Sandfort (21) during the first half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
(Dylan Widger, Dylan Widger-Imagn Images)
Dec 10, 2025; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard Nick Boyd (2) drives against Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Sam Hoiberg (1) during the second half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
(Dylan Widger, Dylan Widger-Imagn Images)
Dec 10, 2025; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard Nick Boyd (2) shoots the ball against Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Braden Frager (5) during the second half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
(Dylan Widger, Dylan Widger-Imagn Images)
Wisconsin guard Nick Boyd (2) listens to head coach Greg Gard during the first half of their game against Marquette Saturday, December 6, 2025 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin.
(Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Wisconsin guard Nick Boyd (2) scores on Marquette forward Michael Phillips II (35) during the second half of their game Saturday, December 6, 2025 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin beat Marquette 96-76.
(Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
MADISON, WISCONSIN - DECEMBER 03: Nick Boyd #2 of the Wisconsin Badgers goes to the basket between Jake West #3 and Jordan Clayton #11 of the Northwestern Wildcats during the second half at Kohl Center on December 03, 2025 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)
(John Fisher, Getty Images)
Wisconsin guard Nick Boyd (2) scores on Northwestern guard Jayden Reid (4) during the second half of their game Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin beat Northwestern 85-73.
(Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Nov 27, 2025; San Diego, CA, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard Nick Boyd (2) reacts with Wisconsin Badgers forward Austin Rapp (22) after scoring against the Providence Friars during the second half at Jenny Craig Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Abe Arredondo-Imagn Images
(Abe Arredondo, Abe Arredondo-Imagn Images)
Wisconsin Badgers guard Nick Boyd (2) steals the ball from BYU Cougars guard Robert Wright III (1) during the first half at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.
(Rob Gray, Rob Gray-Imagn Images)
Wisconsin guard Nick Boyd goes up for a shot on Gianni Cobb (0) of Northern Illinois during the second half on Friday, Nov. 7 at the Kohl Center in Madison.
(John Fisher, Getty Images)
Wisconsin guard Nick Boyd (2) reacts after hitting a three-point basket during the first half of their game against Ball State Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin.
(Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Badgers guard Nick Boyd reacts after making a 3-pointer during the first half against Northern Illinois on Nov. 7 at Kohl Center in Madison.
(John Fisher, Getty Images)
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Wisconsin guard Nick Boyd (2) engages Michigan fans during the second half of their semifinal game in the Big Ten tournament Saturday, March 14, 2026 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Michigan beat Wisconsin 68-65.
(Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Wisconsin guard Nick Boyd (2) engages Michigan fans during the second half of their semifinal game in the Big Ten tournament Saturday, March 14, 2026 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Michigan beat Wisconsin 68-65.
(Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Nick Boyd has made a big impact with Wisconsin Badgers basketball
Wisconsin guard Nick Boyd (2) urges on Wisconsin fans during the first half of their semifinal game against Michigan in the Big Ten tournament Saturday, March 14, 2026 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.
(Mark Hoffman / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Nick Boyd has made a big impact with Wisconsin Badgers basketball
Wisconsin guard Nick Boyd (2) reacts after making a three-point basket during the second half of their quarterfinal game in the Big Ten tournament Friday, March 13, 2026 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Wisconsin beat Illinois 91-88.
(Mark Hoffman / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Nick Boyd has made a big impact with Wisconsin Badgers basketball
Wisconsin guard Nick Boyd (2) drives between Washington center Lathan Sommerville (24) and forward Hannes Steinbach (6) during the first half of their third round game of the Big Ten tournament Thursday, March 12, 2026 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.
(Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Nick Boyd has made a big impact with Wisconsin Badgers basketball
Wisconsin guard Nick Boyd (2) reacts after hitting a three-point basket during the second half of their third round game of the Big Ten tournament Thursday, March 12, 2026 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Wisconsin beat Washington 85-82.
(Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Nick Boyd has made a big impact with Wisconsin Badgers basketball
Mar 7, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard Nick Boyd (2) drives to the basket during the first half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Mackey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jacob Musselman-Imagn Images
(Jacob Musselman, Jacob Musselman-Imagn Images)
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Nick Boyd has made a big impact with Wisconsin Badgers basketball
MADISON, WISCONSIN - FEBRUARY 22: Nick Boyd #2 of the Wisconsin Badgers reacts after a score during the second half against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Kohl Center on February 22, 2026 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)
(John Fisher, Getty Images)
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Nick Boyd has made a big impact with Wisconsin Badgers basketball
MADISON, WISCONSIN - FEBRUARY 22: Nick Boyd #2 of the Wisconsin Badgers drives to the basket on Cam Manyawu #3 of the Iowa Hawkeyes during the second half at Kohl Center on February 22, 2026 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)
(John Fisher, Getty Images)
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Nick Boyd has made a big impact with Wisconsin Badgers basketball
MADISON, WISCONSIN - FEBRUARY 22: Nick Boyd #2 of the Wisconsin Badgers reacts with the crowd after he scored during the second half against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Kohl Center on February 22, 2026 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)
(John Fisher, Getty Images)
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Nick Boyd has made a big impact with Wisconsin Badgers basketball
MADISON, WISCONSIN - FEBRUARY 22: Nick Boyd #2 of the Wisconsin Badgers walks toward the bench in the final seconds of game against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Kohl Center on February 22, 2026 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)
(John Fisher, Getty Images)
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Nick Boyd has made a big impact with Wisconsin Badgers basketball
MADISON, WISCONSIN - FEBRUARY 13: Nick Boyd #2 of the Wisconsin Badgers reacts after making a three-point shot during the first half against the Michigan State Spartans at Kohl Center on February 13, 2026 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)
(John Fisher, Getty Images)
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Nick Boyd has made a big impact with Wisconsin Badgers basketball
Wisconsin guard Nick Boyd (2) hits a three-point basket during the second half of their game Friday, February 13, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin beat 10th ranked Michigan State 92-71.
(Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Nick Boyd has made a big impact with Wisconsin Badgers basketball
Wisconsin guard Nick Boyd (2) scores on Ohio State guard Gabe Cupps (4) during the first half of their game Saturday, January 31, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin.
(Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Nick Boyd has made a big impact with Wisconsin Badgers basketball
Wisconsin guard Nick Boyd (2) is fouled by Minnesota forward Grayson Grove (2) during the second half of their game Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin beat Minnesota 67-63.
(Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Nick Boyd has made a big impact with Wisconsin Badgers basketball
Wisconsin guard Nick Boyd (2) scores on Rutgers guard Lino Mark (2) during the second half of their game Saturday, January 17, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin beat Rutgers 96-87.
(Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Nick Boyd has made a big impact with Wisconsin Badgers basketball
Wisconsin guard Nick Boyd (2) drives on UCLA forward Eric Dailey Jr. (3) during the second half of their game Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin beat UCLA 80-72.
(Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Nick Boyd has made a big impact with Wisconsin Badgers basketball
Wisconsin guard Nick Boyd (2) encourages the crowd during the second half of their game Friday, December 19, 2025 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Villanova beat Wisconsin 76-66 in overtime.
(Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Nick Boyd has made a big impact with Wisconsin Badgers basketball
Wisconsin guard Nick Boyd (2) tries to fire up the crowd during the second half of their game Saturday, December 6, 2025 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin beat Marquette 96-76.
(Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Nick Boyd has made a big impact with Wisconsin Badgers basketball
Dec 10, 2025; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard Nick Boyd (2) drives against Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Pryce Sandfort (21) during the first half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
(Dylan Widger, Dylan Widger-Imagn Images)
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Nick Boyd has made a big impact with Wisconsin Badgers basketball
Dec 10, 2025; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard Nick Boyd (2) drives against Nebraska Cornhuskers guard Sam Hoiberg (1) during the second half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
(Dylan Widger, Dylan Widger-Imagn Images)
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Nick Boyd has made a big impact with Wisconsin Badgers basketball
Dec 10, 2025; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard Nick Boyd (2) shoots the ball against Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Braden Frager (5) during the second half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dylan Widger-Imagn Images
(Dylan Widger, Dylan Widger-Imagn Images)
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Nick Boyd has made a big impact with Wisconsin Badgers basketball
Wisconsin guard Nick Boyd (2) listens to head coach Greg Gard during the first half of their game against Marquette Saturday, December 6, 2025 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin.
(Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Nick Boyd has made a big impact with Wisconsin Badgers basketball
Wisconsin guard Nick Boyd (2) scores on Marquette forward Michael Phillips II (35) during the second half of their game Saturday, December 6, 2025 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin beat Marquette 96-76.
(Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Nick Boyd has made a big impact with Wisconsin Badgers basketball
MADISON, WISCONSIN - DECEMBER 03: Nick Boyd #2 of the Wisconsin Badgers goes to the basket between Jake West #3 and Jordan Clayton #11 of the Northwestern Wildcats during the second half at Kohl Center on December 03, 2025 in Madison, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)
(John Fisher, Getty Images)
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Wisconsin guard Nick Boyd (2) scores on Northwestern guard Jayden Reid (4) during the second half of their game Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin beat Northwestern 85-73.
(Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Nov 27, 2025; San Diego, CA, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard Nick Boyd (2) reacts with Wisconsin Badgers forward Austin Rapp (22) after scoring against the Providence Friars during the second half at Jenny Craig Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Abe Arredondo-Imagn Images
(Abe Arredondo, Abe Arredondo-Imagn Images)
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Wisconsin Badgers guard Nick Boyd (2) steals the ball from BYU Cougars guard Robert Wright III (1) during the first half at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.
(Rob Gray, Rob Gray-Imagn Images)
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Wisconsin guard Nick Boyd goes up for a shot on Gianni Cobb (0) of Northern Illinois during the second half on Friday, Nov. 7 at the Kohl Center in Madison.
(John Fisher, Getty Images)
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Wisconsin guard Nick Boyd (2) reacts after hitting a three-point basket during the first half of their game against Ball State Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin.
(Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Badgers guard Nick Boyd reacts after making a 3-pointer during the first half against Northern Illinois on Nov. 7 at Kohl Center in Madison.
(John Fisher, Getty Images)
Boyd's lack of draft selection is not entirely a surprise after some mock drafts had him either as a late second-round pick or undrafted player .
Boyd played one season with the Badgers after four years with Florida Atlantic and one year with San Diego State. He scored 726 points – second-most for a Badger, trailing only Frank Kaminsky 's 732 in 2015 – and was the first UW player to average 20-plus points since Michael Finley in 1995.
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The 6-foot-1 guard often elevated his game against guards who did hear their name called in the draft, scoring 27 against Bennett Stirtz-led Iowa and 25 and then 38 against Keaton Wagler-led Illinois.
"Just playing in the Big Ten, you know, best of the best competition, each and every night you're going up against pros," Boyd said at the NBA Combine in May . "So that just prepared me for opportunities like this, and I'm just trying to make the most of it."
This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Undrafted Wisconsin guard Nick Boyd signs with Golden State Warriors
