Twin Cities native Ben Carlson verbally committed to the University of Wisconsin men’s basketball team Wednesday afternoon.
In-state recruiting has been a staple of the Wisconsin Badgers basketball program. Top prospects like Brian Butch, Sam Dekker and Trévon Hughes were all products of the state of Wisconsin. But the times seem to be changing — or at least partially shifting — to a nearby midwestern state — Minnesota.
Tuesday, the Badgers added 6-foot-9 Steven Crowl to their budding class. Shortly after this, forward Ben Carlson verbally committed Wednesday. Both Crowl and Carlson are from Saint Paul, Minnesota.