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Mar 13, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Wisconsin Badgers head coach Greg Gard gestures to his team against the Illinois Fighting Illini during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images | David Banks-Imagn Images
The Wisconsin Badgers have landed a commitment from Minnesota center Jack Thelen, he announced on Saturday.
Thelen, a 7’1, 240-pound center who attends Maple Grove High School, was recently on a visit to Madison, where the Badgers pulled the trigger on an offer. The Minnesota native quickly pounced on that, committing days after to the program.
He becomes the second commitment in the 2027 class for Wisconsin, joining heralded four-star guard Jalen Brown, who committed to the Badgers earlier this month. Prior to the Wisconsin offer, the center had offers from Murray State, Miami (OH), and Montana.
Wisconsin seemed to be the team for Thelen over the past few weeks, especially if they pulled the trigger on an offer, and that’s exactly what happened this week. Thelen is seen as more of a developmental prospect, with room to grow more into his 7’1, 240-pound frame. But the Badgers have been looking for more prototypical centers from the high school ranks, and Thelen fits that realm.
The Badgers aren’t done yet in the 2027 class, as four-star Baboucarr Ann is still a top priority. Ann is a top-60 player in the class and would be one of Wisconsin’s best recruits of all time.
Still, they got a good pickup on Saturday with Thelen’s commitment, adding a solid player to their 2027 class.
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