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Wisconsin’s coaching staff, led by Greg Gard, is poised to finish a highly anticipated recruiting cycle with Baboucarr Ann, a prospect who is weighing the Badgers against Iowa State.
Wisconsin coach Greg Gard is zeroing in on Baboucarr Ann as the final commitment for the 2027‑28 roster, a class that already includes top‑75 guard Jalen Brown and seven‑foot‑one prospect Jack Thelen.
Jack Thelen’s verbal commitment signals a strategic push by Wisconsin to fortify its frontcourt, pairing size with the already‑secured guard Jalen Brown, and leaving the door open for a potential fifth‑year star.
Jack Thelen, a 7‑foot‑1 forward from Minnesota, announced his commitment to the University of Wisconsin, bringing a blend of size, shot‑blocking and emerging perimeter shooting to the Badgers’ 2027 class.
Seven‑foot‑1 center Jack Thelen pledged to the Badgers on Tuesday, joining a recruiting class that also features four‑star guard Jalen Brown, as the program bets on his growth alongside a strong Minnesota pipeline.
Two high‑profile pledges, including a 7‑foot‑1 center from Minnesota, reshape the Badgers' outlook for the class of 2027.
Wisconsin's men's basketball team has secured a new 2027 commit in Jack Thelen, a towering forward whose size, shot‑blocking and emerging shooting touch promise to enhance the Badgers' interior game.
The Badgers' recruiting class of 2027 gains momentum as guard Jalen Brown and 7‑foot‑1 center Jack Thelen commit, promising long‑term growth under coach Greg Gard.
Ahmed Nur, the premier Minnesota talent in the class of 2027, announced a scholarship offer from the University of Minnesota, highlighting his recent MVP performance at the NBPA Top 100 Camp and a standout junior season that helped Hopkins High School to a 21‑8 record.
The Badgers secure a high‑rated guard pledge and eye additional elite recruits, leveraging a strong Minnesota pipeline and a coach who knows how to turn talent into starters.
Jalen Brown becomes the first top‑100 Wisconsin recruit to commit to the Badgers since 2015, sparking a new recruiting push
Clyde Walters, a top-100 prospect, has pledged to the Providence Friars for the 2026-27 season, joining a group of freshmen and transfers that includes Dink Pate, Leonardo Marangon and returning junior Ryan Mela.
The University of Minnesota Gophers have finalized their roster for the 2026‑27 campaign, yet the hunt for the state’s premier high‑school talent remains intense, with four‑star Baboucarr Ann at the forefront and other standout prospects eyeing commitments.
The pledge of Amery linebacker Keaton Wollan has ignited discussion about the Badgers' recruiting momentum, with key official visitors expected in Madison and updates on Baboucarr Ann, Jalen Brown and Jack Thelen.
A look at Iowa State's rising recruiting class, highlighted by top‑100 talent Baboucarr Ann and the program's growing influence in the Midwest.