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Every notable Wisconsin recruit Greg Gard has lost to TJ Otzelberger
TL;DR
Iowa State's TJ Otzelberger has recruited six top Wisconsin players away from Greg Gard, including the recent commitment of Donovan Davis. This trend highlights a significant challenge for the Wisconsin Badgers in retaining in-state talent.
Key points
- TJ Otzelberger has recruited six top Wisconsin players
- Donovan Davis is the latest recruit to choose Iowa State
- Otzelberger is a Milwaukee native with strong local ties
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In a statistic that doesn't seem real, Iowa State's TJ Otzelberger has snagged six top in-state recruits from Greg Gard.
The Wisconsin Badgers just missed out on Donovan Davis, who is yet another top Wisconsin native to choose the Cyclones over the Badgers.
Since Otzelberger took over in 2021, ISU has earned commitments from Tyrese Hunter, Milan Momcilovic, Jamarion Batemon, Xzavion Mitchell, Usef Gray, and now Davis.
Those recruits played high school ball at Racine, Pewaukee, Milwaukee, Oshkosh, West Allis, and Freedom. Remember, Otzelberger is a Milwaukee native who played at Saint Thomas More.
There's no doubt NIL has a huge say in these decisions, but that's still something that needs to be addressed behind the scenes. Gard can only do so much, and Wisconsin doesn't seem to even be competitive in some of these battles.
Until that changes, top in-state players are going to keep playing elsewhere. Keep in mind, this list of six players doesn't even include the likes of Patrick Baldwin Jr., Kon Knueppel, Dooney Johnson, Seth Trimble, among many more.
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This article originally appeared on Badgers Wire: The six recent in-state recruits Greg Gard has lost to TJ Otzelberger
Q&A
What top recruits has TJ Otzelberger taken from Wisconsin?
TJ Otzelberger has recruited six notable players from Wisconsin, including Tyrese Hunter, Milan Momcilovic, Jamarion Batemon, Xzavion Mitchell, Usef Gray, and Donovan Davis.
Why are Wisconsin recruits choosing Iowa State over the Badgers?
Wisconsin recruits are opting for Iowa State, likely due to TJ Otzelberger's local ties and successful recruitment strategy since he took over in 2021.
What impact does losing recruits have on Greg Gard's program?
Losing top in-state recruits can significantly weaken Greg Gard's program by diminishing the talent pool and competitive edge for the Wisconsin Badgers.
