MADISON, Wis. — One of the nation's premier recruiting classes for 2020 just got stronger, as Wisconsin men's basketball coach Greg Gard announced Tuesday that high school senior Carter Gilmore will attend the University of Wisconsin and play basketball for the Badgers beginning in the fall of 2020.

A preferred walk-on forward from Hartland, Gilmore adds to Wisconsin's highly-touted Class of 2020, which currently ranks No. 15 in the nation according to ESPN.com.

Carter Gilmore
6-7, 200, Forward
Hartland, Wis. (Arrowhead)
An athletic and versatile 6-foot-7 wing, Gilmore turned down scholarship offers from several Division I schools to join the Badgers as a preferred walk-on…recently named Classic Eight Conference Player of the Year, Gilmore is currently averaging over 25 points per game in his senior season, leading Arrowhead to a program-best record of 23-1 and a regional championship (as of March 10, 2020)…became Arrowhead's all-time leading scorer earlier this season and recently scored a school record 49 points for Arrowhead on March 7, 2020 in a WIAA D1 regional final…as a junior, named Classic Eight Conference Player of the Year after averaging 19.9 points per game and shooting over 40 percent from 3-point range…Carter's father, Brian, was on the coaching staff of Bo Ryan's first Division III national championship team at UW-Platteville in 1991…Carter's mother, Stephanie, was a standout player on the UW-Platteville women's team, inducted into the WIAC Hall of Fame in 2018.

Gard on Gilmore: "We are really excited to announce the addition of Carter Gilmore to our 2020 class and our program. Carter has grown up a Badger fan and has worked extremely hard on the court and in the classroom to put himself in a position to have success here at Wisconsin. Both of his parents, Brian and Stephanie, had successful careers at UW-Platteville and played an important role in Carter's development as a student and player. Carter has also been a part of a very successful high school program at Arrowhead and will come in with an understanding of the commitment it takes to win championships. He has a versatile skill set and a high basketball IQ and understanding of the game. We are looking forward to working with Carter to help him reach his goals as a Badger."

Gard on 2020 Signing Class (Nov. 13, 2019):
"My staff and I are so thrilled to welcome these terrific people and their families to our program," Gard said earlier of the class. "The depth and talent from a basketball standpoint is unmistakable, but what we appreciate just as much is how they all understand the big picture and they recognize what the University of Wisconsin can do for them outside of basketball as well. They all want to be Badgers because of the great things this University and community affords them.

"My assistants Joe Krabbenhoft and Dean Oliver have been phenomenal over the last five months, especially considering the circumstances and the Moore family tragedy we've endured. Alando Tucker has also fit it in seamlessly and been a tremendous asset for us. Our staff has always been a unified group, but I've watched them grow even closer recently and the fruits of their labor are evident with the addition of this year's exceptional class."

PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED:

Lorne Bowman
6-2, 180, Guard
Detroit, Mich. (St. Mary's)
Four-star recruit by ESPN … ranked No. 94 in the ESPN 100 for 2020 … standout at St. Mary's High School is a two-time Class A All-State honoree in Michigan, earning first team honors in 2019 and honorable mention in 2018 … averaged 23.1 points and 5.1 assists per game during his junior season … averaged 22.5 points and 4.9 assists per game as a sophomore ... in AAU, member of EYBL where he excelled at the Nike circuit, averaging 13.5 points and 3.6 assists through his first six games.

Gard on Bowman: "We are ecstatic to have Lorne join our Badger family. He's the ultimate competitor, both on the court and in the classroom, and we can't wait to begin working with him. It was evident early on that Lorne is exactly what we look for and he's only continued to improve. Lorne plays at his own pace, always under control, giving his team whatever it needs in the right moments with a skillset that can turn from scoring guard to playmaker in an instant. He has a great ability to get the ball where it needs to be and can also create shots with his tremendous pull-up game. Lorne displays natural leadership, both by his extreme work ethic and also through his communication on and off the court.  Lorne and his family are a pleasure to be around and represent everything that being a Badger is about."

Ben Carlson
6-9, 205, Forward
Saint Paul, Minn. (East Ridge)
Four-star recruit by ESPN, 247Sports and Rivals … ranked No. 88 in the ESPN 100 for 2020 … Carlson currently has 1,299 career points, 745 career rebounds, 109 career blocks, 115 career assists and 83 career steals, making him the top rebounder and shot blocker in East Ridge High School history … as a junior, led East Ridge to the Minnesota Class AA state tournament while averaging a double-double (16 ppg, 11.3 rpg) … two-time all-SEC conference player … an AP scholar with honor, Carlson is a member of National Honors Society with a 4.1 GPA.

Gard on Carlson: "We are very excited to add Ben to our program. His commitment to academic excellence is extremely impressive, even on a national level. He has challenged himself year in and year out to become as well rounded a student as possible and he's looking forward to continuing to develop at our prestigious university. On the court, Ben has a tremendously diverse skillset that should ultimately allow him to be effective in the post, off the dribble and from the perimeter as a shooter. His skills, combined with his great athletic ability, has us excited to begin working with Ben to help him reach his goals as a Badger."

Steven Crowl
6-9, 210, Center
Saint Paul, Minn. (Eastview)
Three-star recruit by 247Sports and Rivals … his junior season, led Eastview High School to the Minnesota Class 4A state tournament while averaging 19.7 points, 8.1 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game, shooting 39% 3FG from beyond the arc … scored 630 points as a junior and 470 points as a sophomore giving him 1,100 career points entering his senior season … first-team South Suburban All-Conference in 2019 and second-team in 2018 … plays travel basketball for D1 Minnesota, the same program as current Badgers Nate Reuvers and Tyler Wahl.

Gard on Crowl: "Steven has so many of the characteristics that we look for, both on and off the basketball court. He has excelled at a high level both on the court and in the classroom. From the first time we saw him, Steven has continued to grow and develop as a player. He has a great feel for the game and he will be able to utilize all those skills as he continues to develop. Steven has the ability to score both inside and out, which will add him to a long list of big men who have come through this program over the years. We are excited to add Steven to the Badger basketball family."

Jonathan Davis
6-4, 185, Guard
La Crosse, Wis. (Central)
Four-star recruit by Rivals … conference player of the year averaged 23 points, 9 rebounds and 3 assists per game as a junior for La Crosse Central, earning unanimous first-team all-state selection and first-team all-conference honors … La Crosse Tribune Coulee Region Player of the Year in 2018-19 … as a sophomore, averaged 22.7 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists per game and earned first-team all-conference and first-team all-state honors … along with brother, Jordan, helped lead Central to the WIAA Division 2 state tournament each of their three years on the varsity team, winning the state title in 2017 with current Badger Kobe King … on the football field, Davis is also a standout three-year starter at quarterback, passing for 6,572 yards and 56 touchdowns, while rushing for more than 2,000 yards and scoring another 34 touchdowns on the ground.

Gard on Davis: "Johnny is the ultimate competitor. He's proven that on the basketball court, on the football field and in the classroom. Johnny's ability to play and guard multiple positions is extremely valuable in today's game. He brings a tremendous toughness and competitive spirit to both ends of the floor. His experiences as a high school quarterback will serve him well as he makes the transition to a collegiate basketball player. He has grown up watching Wisconsin Basketball and takes pride in wearing our colors. We're excited to get to work with him and to help him reach his potential as a Badger in the years to come."

Jordan Davis
6-4, 185, Guard
La Crosse, Wis. (Central)
Three-star recruit by 247Sports and Rivals … as a junior, averaged 12 points, 5 rebounds and 3 steals per game at La Crosse Central, earning first-team all-conference honors and named the team's defensive player of the year … his sophomore season, averaged 10 points, 4 rebounds and 2 steals per game, garnering first-team all-conference honors … along with brother, Johnny, helped lead Central to the WIAA Division 2 state tournament each of their three years on the varsity team, including a title in 2017 with current Badger Kobe King … on the football field, Davis is also an impressive wide receiver for the Red Raiders, posting 358 receiving yards with 5 TDs through three games before suffering a season-ending injury … hauled in 49 receptions for 873 yards and 10 touchdowns as a junior.

Gard on Davis: "We are thrilled to welcome Jordan to our program.  His commitment and work ethic on the basketball court and in the classroom is exactly what we look for in a Wisconsin student-athlete. Jordan brings a certain level of toughness to the basketball court that has been developed on the football field as a star receiver. He comes from a winning culture at La Crosse Central and knows what it takes to compete for championships. He has known Badger Basketball his entire life and his commitment shows how much pride he has in representing Wisconsin."