November 14, 2026 | Men's Basketball
Maple Grove, Minnesota, native is a top-100 recruit in the country
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin men's basketball program announced on Saturday that guard Baboucarr Ann will join the program.
A 6-5 guard from Maple Grove, Minnesota, Ann is a consensus four-star recruit and is tabbed as a top-100 recruit and the No. 1-ranked recruit in the state of Minnesota per 247Sports.
"We're thrilled to welcome Baboucarr to the Badger family," UW head coach Greg Gard said. "He is an exceptional two-way player who takes equal pride in his offensive and defensive game. Baboucarr brings great versatility with experience playing both guard spots along with great scoring ability.
"He is an incredibly bright individual who is prepared to maximize the full experience that Wisconsin has to offer both on and off the court."
Ann has starred at Maple Grove High School, averaging 18.9 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.4 steals per game last year for the Crimson. The guard set a school record with a 47-point performance, breaking the previous record of 42 set by former Badger standout and current Special Assistant to the Head Coach Brad Davison.
"I'm extremely grateful and excited to officially be a Badger," Ann said. "Wisconsin has an incredible tradition and sense of community, and I can't wait to get to work, compete and represent this university. On, Wisconsin!"
Ann is the second player to join the Badgers during the signing period as Jalen Brown signed with UW on Thursday.
