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Men's basketball signs two commits in 2024 Class

Freitag and Robison commit to Badgers

MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin men’s basketball head coach Greg Gard announced on Wednesday that high school seniors Daniel Freitag and Jack Robison have each signed a national letter of intent to attend the University of Wisconsin.

“We’re excited to welcome both Daniel and Jack to our Wisconsin basketball family,” Gard said. “Both are standout student-athletes who embody what our program is about. They identified early in the process that Wisconsin was where they wanted to be, and they never wavered. Each of them will be an excellent fit for our program, and we look forward to helping them achieve their goals at Wisconsin.”

MEET THE NEW BADGERS:

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Daniel Freitag

Daniel Freitag (pronounced FREE-tag) is a four-star prospect from Bloomington, Minnesota, ranked as the ninth-best point guard in the nation for the 2024 class, according to 247Sports. The 6-foot-3 guard is UW’s highest-ranked point guard prospect in school history. Freitag averaged 28.8 points, 9.9 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game as a junior at Jefferson High School. He was named the Metro West Conference Player of the Year, while earning all-conference honors. He became Jefferson’s all-time leading scorer in just three years.

A standout two-sport athlete, Freitag was also rated as the top football player in Minnesota as a junior. The playmaking four-star wide receiver and safety caught 37 passes for 501 yards and five touchdowns his junior season, while adding 505 yards rushing with five more touchdowns. Freitag earned all-district honors and was named the Metro West conference player of the year.

Greg Gard on Daniel Freitag:

"Daniel is an excellent addition to our program. We identified him early in the process, not only as a player but also as a person we want inside of our locker room. His infectious personality and bright smile will make him a fan favorite. Daniel has the kind of perspective and values that align perfectly with who we are as a program. Like several former Badger greats, Daniel has also had tremendous success on the football field as a dual-sport athlete. That experience on the gridiron has instilled a certain level of toughness and leadership that transcends sport. He is an electric athlete, with skills that fit in with who we are and where the game of basketball is going. His toughness and willingness to do whatever it takes to help his team win makes him an extremely versatile guard who will impact the game in every way. He is a driven and dedicated young man and we are thrilled to add him to our Badger family."

Jack Robison poses for a photo outside of the Kohl Center
Jack Robison

Jack Robison (pronounced ROB-ih-son) is a three-star wing from Lakeville, Minnesota. The fourth player from Lakeville North High School to commit to play for Wisconsin and Coach Gard, he follows in the path of a growing line that includes current Badgers Tyler Wahl and Nolan Winter (teammate of Robison at Lakeville North), and former UW forward Nate Reuvers. As a junior at Lakeville North, Robison earned all-conference honors averaging 16 points, six rebounds and four assists per game to help lead his team to third in state. His sophomore season, Robison averaged 16.8 points per game. A versatile player at 6-foot-6, Robison is known for his shooting ability, but is also a skilled athlete that utilizes his length to makes plays on both ends of the floor. His multi-dimensional skill set allows him to play shooting guard, small forward, and in some instances a stretch forward.

Greg Gard on Jack Robison:

"We are very excited to add Jack to our program. He has all the qualities we look for in a student-athlete. Both of Jack’s parents are educators, and Jack understands the value of a degree from the University of Wisconsin and wanted to be a part of this program from the beginning of the recruiting process. We have been able to watch him grow and develop as a player for several years now. He plays the game with the kind of passion and fire that our fans have come to know and appreciate here at Wisconsin. He has a high basketball IQ and a skillset that will allow him to be an effective all-around player. Jack has developed a championship mindset while playing for a tremendous program at Lakeville North. He is looking forward to teaming back up with his former high school teammate, Nolan Winter, and the rest of the guys in our locker room after another successful season at Lakeville North. Our staff is excited to work with Jack to help him reach his goals as a student-athlete as a Badger."