Wisconsin Basketball Lands Local Gem Josh Manchester

0:00On April 23, Wisconsin men's basketball just snagged a local gym for their back court, with Josh Manchester committing to the Badgers. This six-but-four guard from Mount Harab made the announcement on social media April 22. He's a 20-26 recruit, bringing homegrown talents straight from the Badger State. He turned down scholarship offers from schools like Siena, UW-Green Bay, East Tennessee State, and Northern Illinois. Manchester also checked out Marquette, Virginia, and Minnesota during unofficial visits, but Wisconsin went out in the end. Folks in Wisconsin hoop circles are buzzing about his high school legacy. He became Mount Harab's all-time leading scorer in the 2024. 25 season, topping 2,500 career points. No major recruiting stars on his name, but that raw scoring punch stands out. No big ratings didn't slow him down, and now the Badgers have just two scholarships left to fill for the 20-26-27 season. The transfer portal shut April 21, though players in it can still

1:03commit without a hard deadline. With Manchester locked in, Wisconsin's building a solid foundation early. Keep an eye on how they round out that class.