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Wisconsin Badgers weekly recruiting rundown (June 12)
The world of recruiting by no means stops, and this previous week offered loads of information for Wisconsin soccer and basketball.
Not solely are there summer time camps ongoing for each sports activities, however the soccer crew additionally prolonged a slew of latest provides, and welcomed a number of official guests to campus.
In an try to supply an summary of every thing that occurred through the previous seven days, right here is the weekly recruiting rundown.
Basketball: Gehrig Normand schedules an official go to to Madison
Since providing three-star wing Gehrig Normand (2023) again on Might 31, the Badgers have rapidly develop into an actual menace in his recruitment. The Texas taking pictures guard/small ahead will take an official go to to Madison subsequent weekend, on June 20.
Normand can be taking visits to Texas and Missouri in June, so Wisconsin is way from the clear favourite, however he’s a proficient prospect that the workers has made vital inroads with recently. The go to will go a good distance in figuring out how large of a menace the Badgers are within the race for his dedication.
The Badgers have zeroed in on Normand and four-star Jaime Kaiser as the highest wing targets within the 2023 class, and I might not be shocked to see both wind up signing with Wisconsin, relying on how issues go over the subsequent couple of months. The Badgers are nonetheless one of many prime contenders for Kaiser after internet hosting him on an official go to this spring, although the native draw of Maryland might be powerful to beat.
Basketball: 2022 signee Connor Essegian sprains ankle, ought to be wholesome for exercises
Simply days earlier than he’ll arrive on campus for summer time exercises with the Badgers, 2022 signee Connor Essegian twisted an ankle throughout a scrimmage for an Indiana All-Star Recreation. Consequently, the three-star taking pictures guard was on crutches with an ankle sprain, in response to Gregg Doyel of the IndyStar.
The ankle harm shouldn’t be purported to sideline him for lengthy, and he ought to be within the clear to take part with Wisconsin later this month.
The soccer crew welcomed eight official guests this weekend, and from all accounts, issues appear to be going nicely for the Badgers. We are going to see if Wisconsin closed on any of those prime targets within the 2023 recruiting class within the coming days.
Listed here are the gamers who made it to campus for official visits:
Be aware that three-star cornerback Quentin Ajiero was initially scheduled to be on campus this weekend for an official go to, however didn’t make it as a result of a abdomen virus.
The Wisconsin teaching workers additionally introduced in some notable 2024 prospects this weekend for unofficial visits.
A four-star recruit out of Indiana, Moore picked up a proposal from the Badgers again on Might 19. He’s one in every of Wisconsin’s prime offensive line targets within the 2024 class, and he appears to have had a good time.
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One other four-star, Pennsylvania lineback Anthony Speca was additionally on campus for an unofficial go to. The Badgers are battling another prime packages comparable to Notre Dame, Ohio State, and Penn State for Speca at the moment. Wisconsin supplied Speca again in early April.
Wisconsin solely supplied Florida defensive again Emiril Gant two weeks in the past, however he was already up on campus this weekend for an unofficial go to. He’s a highschool teammate of four-star customer Braeden Marshall, so it is going to be attention-grabbing to see if the Badgers could make it a package deal deal. Wisconsin was Gant’s first supply.
2023 provides:
2024 provides:
2025 provides:
- Tre Poteat – cornerback (from Verona, Wis.)
- Tylan Taylor – extensive receiver (from Geneva, Unwell.)
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Better Know A Badger – 2025 four-star lineman Hardy Watts
MADISON, Wis. – It turned out that Luke Fickell had no reason to worry.
The University of Wisconsin head coach was hopeful that the results on the field wouldn’t cause members of his highly ranked third recruiting class to start rethinking their commitment or, worse yet, reopen their decision-making process entirely.
From the time the Badgers’ 2024 season ended without a bowl game for the first time in 23 years to the first day of the early signing period, Wisconsin’s staff only saw one prospect de-commit. Twenty-three kids signed paperwork to join Fickell’s program, a class that ranks 20th in the Rivals.com rankings with 10 four-star recruits from eight different states.
“To see guys not waver,” Fickell said. “That faith and belief that the games and what you see on Saturday isn’t everything. For those guys to hold with us and believe in us … relationships, trust, and belief in this process still win out.”
Adding depth to the offensive line, we look at the signing of Brookline (MA) Dexter’s Hardy Watts and how his addition improves the program.
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Watts worked all over the offensive line during his high school career, but he spent this past season working primarily at right tackle. It was a position that his school needed him to play and the spot where he felt the most comfortable. It benefited him, as Watts earned all-conference recognition.
“I think I improved my chemistry and my ability to work as part of a unit, rather than making plays and flashy blocks,” Watts said. “I was learning the footwork of certain types of blocking and steps. I really refined what was already there and brought it back to working as part of a unit, making sure I am not messing up any assignments, and consistency.”
Recruiting Competition
The 17th commitment in Wisconsin’s 2025 class, Watts committed to the Badgers over a top group that included Clemson and Michigan. Watts also had two dozen offers from Power-Four schools like Alabama, Georgia, Miami, Penn State, Tennessee, and Texas A&M.
“There were a few schools that never stopped pursuing me,” Watts said. “They were some new schools that came forward with an offer, but I just politely declined, explained to them the situation that I was locked in and wasn’t going anywhere.”
Recruiting Story
Manuel Franco claims his $768 million Powerball jackpot
Manuel Franco, 24, of West Allis was revealed Tuesday as the winner of the $768.4 million Powerball jackpot.
Mark Hoffman, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The Wisconsin Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Dec. 24, 2024, results for each game:
Winning Mega Millions numbers from Dec. 24 drawing
11-14-38-45-46, Mega Ball: 03, Megaplier: 3
Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 numbers from Dec. 24 drawing
Midday: 7-9-6
Evening: 2-0-2
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from Dec. 24 drawing
Midday: 9-8-7-5
Evening: 6-3-7-0
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning All or Nothing numbers from Dec. 24 drawing
Midday: 03-04-06-07-09-10-14-16-17-18-19
Evening: 02-05-07-08-12-13-17-18-19-20-21
Check All or Nothing payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Badger 5 numbers from Dec. 24 drawing
05-19-22-23-24
Check Badger 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning SuperCash numbers from Dec. 24 drawing
02-03-06-30-31-34, Doubler: N
Check SuperCash payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
- Prizes up to $599: Can be claimed at any Wisconsin Lottery retailer.
- Prizes from $600 to $199,999: Can be claimed in person at a Lottery Office. By mail, send the signed ticket and a completed claim form available on the Wisconsin Lottery claim page to: Prizes, PO Box 777 Madison, WI 53774.
- Prizes of $200,000 or more: Must be claimed in person at the Madison Lottery office. Call the Lottery office prior to your visit: 608-261-4916.
Can Wisconsin lottery winners remain anonymous?
No, according to the Wisconsin Lottery. Due to the state’s open records laws, the lottery must, upon request, release the name and city of the winner. Other information about the winner is released only with the winner’s consent.
When are the Wisconsin Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10:00 p.m. CT on Tuesday and Friday.
- Super Cash: 9:00 p.m. CT daily.
- Pick 3 (Day): 1:30 p.m. CT daily.
- Pick 3 (Evening): 9:00 p.m. CT daily.
- Pick 4 (Day): 1:30 p.m. CT daily.
- Pick 4 (Evening): 9:00 p.m. CT daily.
- All or Nothing (Day): 1:30 p.m. CT daily.
- All or Nothing (Evening): 9 p.m. CT daily.
- Megabucks: 9:00 p.m. CT on Wednesday and Saturday.
- Badger 5: 9:00 p.m. CT daily.
Missed a draw? Peek at the past week’s winning numbers.
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An aerial view of Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis.
An aerial view of Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., home of the Wisconsin Badgers.
MADISON – A recent court ruling has opened the door for former junior college players to gain another year of NCAA eligibility.
It appears that Tawee Walker is going to take advantage of the opportunity.
According to On3, Wisconsin’s senior running back will enter the transfer portal in search of a home for next season. The news came one day after the NCAA approved a blanket waiver granting one more year of eligibility to athletes who competed at a non-NCAA school for one or more years and would have otherwise exhausted their eligibility during the 2024-25 school year.
Walker fits the bill. He played the the 2021 season at Palomar College. a junior college in San Marcos, California, before competing for Oklahoma in 2022 and ’23 and Wisconsin this season. The NCAA counts his junior college season towards his four years of college eligibility.
The waiver stems from a case brought forward by Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia. A Tennessee court ruled that counting the two seasons he played at a junior college toward his NCAA eligibility violated the Sherman Antitrust Act.
Walker, a 5-foot-9, 218-pound Las Vegas native, led the Badgers with 864 yards in 190 carries, a 4.5-yard average, and scored 10 touchdowns.
He begin the season sharing the No. 1 tailback role with Chez Mellusi and blossomed after Mellusi took what proved to be a permanent leave Oct. 3.
As Wisconsin’s primary ball carrier Walker ran for 718 yards in 152 carries, a 4.7-yard average, with nine touchdowns.
His best stretch was a three-game run against Purdue, Rutgers and Northwestern when he gained 418 yards in 66 carries, a 6.3-yard average, and scored six times.
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