Wisconsin basketball signs 7-foot-1 center Jack Thelen for 2027 class
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 7:01 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
On June 13, Jack Thelen announced his commitment to Wisconsin basketball, joining the 2027 recruiting class. Thelen, a 7-foot-1 center from Maple Grove, Minnesota, received a scholarship offer from Wisconsin on June 10, which marked his first from a high-major program. His commitment follows that of fellow recruit Jalen Brown, and together they have helped elevate Wisconsin's 2027 class ranking to fourth in the Big Ten and 12th nationally per 247 Sports.
- •Jack Thelen commits to Wisconsin basketball on June 13.
- •He is a 7-foot-1 center from Maple Grove, Minnesota.
- •Thelen's commitment follows Jalen Brown's commitment to Wisconsin.
- •Wisconsin's 2027 class now ranks fourth in the Big Ten.
- •Thelen received his first high-major offer from UW.
- 7:01 PMYahoo Sports — Wisconsin basketball adds 7-foot-1 center Jack Thelen to 2027 recruiting class
"Wisconsin men’s basketball has quickly gone from zero commitments to two in its 2027 recruiting class.
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