Jalen Brown commits to Wisconsin Badgers for 2027 basketball class
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 10:40 AM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
Wisconsin native Jalen Brown has committed to the Wisconsin Badgers for the men's basketball class of 2027. A four-star prospect and the team's highest-rated recruit since Sam Dekker, Brown expressed excitement about playing in front of local fans. Head coach Greg Gard has struggled to attract players from the Milwaukee area, making Brown's decision significant. Brown emphasized a desire to be part of the community and hopes to contribute meaningfully when he joins the team in 2027-28.
- •Jalen Brown is a four-star prospect from Wisconsin.
- •He is the first commit for the Badgers' 2027 class.
- •Brown aims to meet high expectations as a local recruit.
- •He expressed commitment to the Wisconsin community.
- 10:40 AMYahoo Sports — Wisconsin native Jalen Brown discusses staying in-state for college
"The first Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball class of 2027 commit hasn't shied away from why he chose to remain in his home state.
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