UW-Stevens Point landed a commitment from one of the most underrated players in Wisconsin’s 2026 class. This came from Joseph Daly, a 6’7” forward of New London High School and the Wisconsin Blizzard.

Daly announced his commitment to Stevens Point on Friday. They have been recruiting the forward over the past year. The commitment comes after Daly visited Stevens Point for three games during the past season and then once again recently at the end of March. “The atmosphere was incredible at the Pointers home games. They had a great crowd even during winter break when not as many students were around. I am looking to study pre-physical therapy at UWSP. During my campus visit I was able to sit down with a member from the P.T. department and have a great conversation about their program. This really sold me on UW-Stevens Point not only for their basketball program but also for their academic programs for me as well,” Daly had to say about his visits to the in-state school.

The other programs that were showing the most interest in Daly included Carroll, Edgewood, Hamline, MSOE, St. Norbert’s, UW-Whitewater, and Viterbo. When asked what the main things he likes about Stevens Point, Daly said “UWSP has a rich basketball tradition, they have great players that play really hard. I really enjoyed talking with the coaching staff throughout my recruitment. I also like that it is close to home, so my family and friends will be able to make it to my games. I feel the coaching staff and players will push me to become the best player I can be. UWSP also has a great physical therapy program that also drew me to their school.”

In his senior season, Daly averaged 22.7 points, 11.8 rebounds, 5.6 assists to earn first team all-conference honors as well as honorable mention all-state by the WBCA. “I see my game fitting in well with UW-Stevens Point’s system,” Daly said about his future playing for the WIAC program. Adding in “My ability to post up and also stretch the floor with my shooting will help me fit into the four-man position for Stevens Point. I feel that my high school strengths of rebounding, passing, and my ability to bring the ball up the floor to relieve pressure on our guards will all be positives that I will bring to UWSP.”