# BREAKTHROUGH: Wisconsin Badgers LAND Baboucarr Ann, Minnesota's Top Star, in MASSIVE Recruiting Win

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Podcast: [Locked On Badgers - Daily Podcast On Wisconsin Badgers Football & Basketball](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-badgers-daily-podcast-on-wisconsin-badgers-football-basketball-888653)
Published: 2026-06-25T19:19:08+00:00
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BREAKTHROUGH: Wisconsin Badgers LAND Baboucarr Ann, Minnesota's Top Star, in MASSIVE Recruiting Win! Wisconsin Badgers basketball lands a massive commitment as four-star wing Baboucarr Ann chooses Greg Gard’s program, marking a transformative moment for the 2027 recruiting class. Does this signal a new era of high-upside talent in Madison and silence doubts about Gard’s recruiting ceiling? The conversation focused on Ann’s elite two-way potential, physicality, and immediate role alongside fellow top targets Jaylen Brown and Jack Thelen. Several points were raised, including Ann’s defensive versatility, slashing ability, and the question surrounding his jump shot’s development. The discussion explored how Wisconsin’s evolving system and staff—featuring key contributions from Joe Krabbenhoft, Isaac Wodajo, and Brad Davison—are changing the recruiting landscape. Key themes included the importance of in-state (and Minnesota) recruiting victories, the impact of NIL resources, and what Ann’s commitment means for the program’s national profile. Will this class raise Wisconsin’s ceiling to new heights? Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you b…

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