Wisconsin center commit Jack Thelen earns four-star prospect status

Jack Thelen, a 7-foot-1 center from Minnesota, has been elevated to four-star status, boosting the Wisconsin Badgers' 2027 recruiting class. Thelen's commitment, alongside fellow four-star prospect Baboucarr Ann, helps solidify Wisconsin's top-three ranking in the nation for this recruiting cycle. These dual commitments mark a significant achievement for head coach Greg Gard as he builds a competitive class featuring three top-120 recruits. Recognized as the top two players in Minnesota by 247Sports, Thelen and Ann are expected to enhance Wisconsin's future prospects in men's basketball.

• 10:03 AMYahoo Sports — Class of 2027 Wisconsin center commit bumped to four-star status