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In-state shooting guard Jack Rose on Wisconsin's radar

Wisconsin is expected to have limited scholarships to work with in the 2022 recruiting class, but that hasn't stopped the coaching staff from evaluating prospects from coast to coast.

From inside the state, Jack Rose likely sits high atop the Badgers' recruiting board. The Westosha Central shooting guard caught UW's eye during a stellar spring and summer with Wisconsin Playground Club in 2019.

Rose’s sophomore season at Westosha Central was equally as productive. The sophomore averaged 17.5 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game while leading the Falcons to a 15-9 record.

Sophomore shooting guard Jack Rose visited Wisconsin last fall.
Sophomore shooting guard Jack Rose visited Wisconsin last fall.
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“I took an unofficial visit (to Wisconsin) in the fall,” Rose told BadgerBlitz.com. "They have followed throughout this season and my AAU coach has been in contact with them.

“The visit to Wisconsin was definitely eye-opening. It was a cool experience and the atmosphere was amazing. The campus is great and has a mixture of everything in it."

A first-team All-Southern Lakes Conference selection as a sophomore, Rose was impressed with the Badgers' success during the 2019-20 season.

"I followed the Badgers closely," Rose said. "I think they had a successful year. They faced some adversity and overcame it with some big wins. They won the big games against ranked opponents and I think their program is only going to get better.”

A two-year varsity performer, Rose was a role player for Central as a freshman. But as a sophomore, the shooting guard blossomed into one of the better prospects in the state.

“With my sophomore season wrapping up I am definitely proud of how we finished as a team,” Rose said. “We started four sophomores, shared the conference title and overcame adversity throughout the season.

“I personally learned how to score in new ways and I developed my game a lot.”

It's still early in the recruiting process, but hasn't stopped college programs, such as George Washington, Marquette, Belmont, Wisconsin and Iowa, from recruiting Rose. He plans to visit each school when campuses open back up.

On the AAU front, this was supposed to be a huge spring for Rose with college programs evaluating his progress. But with the COVID-19 pandemic suspending sports around the world, the opportunity to shine in front of these important spectators is gone, at least until the summer.

“Last summer was a good summer for me as it was the first time I got my name out there,” Rose said. “I had an edge to me because nobody really knew who I was, so I worked hard to prove who I am. The 2022 class is in a good spot because we have another summer ahead of us.

"My recruitment is going to continue but I think the biggest disappointment is not being able to play with my AAU squad. We have a new group of kids that I believe would challenge anybody.”

Rose is part of an in-state class that also includes Leon Bond, Max Nelson, Seth Trimble, Jeff Brazziel and Steven Clay, among others. Minnesota natives Camden Heide and Trejuan Hollman are currently the only prospects in the 2022 class with offers from Wisconsin.

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