Baboucarr Ann, a 6‑foot‑5 guard from Maple Grove, Minnesota, announced his commitment to the University of Wisconsin on Tuesday, choosing the Badgers over scholarship offers from Notre Dame, Iowa State and his home‑state university.
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The commitment elevates Wisconsin’s 2027 class, which now ranks third nationally according to 247 Sports. Ann is listed at No. 84 overall and tops the rankings for Minnesota prospects, underscoring the significance of his decision.
Ann joins Jalen Brown and Jack Thelen as the third verbal pledge in the class, forming a trio of top‑100 recruits. Both Brown and Thelen are also ranked among the nation’s elite, and they share a high school teammate relationship at Maple Grove as well as a AAU circuit connection.
Brad Davison, a special assistant to Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard, played a pivotal role in the recruitment, leveraging his relationships with the prospect and his family to secure the commitment.
While Iowa State and Illinois have posted higher‑rated recruiting classes, the Badgers’ ability to attract a Minnesota standout signals a strategic win that could narrow the gap in the national rankings.