Wisconsin Continues to Stand Out for Top Recruit Jalen Brown

The four-star guard and his Wauwatosa West team have high hopes for the playoffs after a strong regular season.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

Jalen Brown, a four-star guard from Wauwatosa West High School in Wisconsin, has continued to be impressed by the University of Wisconsin as he looks ahead to the upcoming high school playoffs. Brown and his talented Trojans team made it to the state tournament's Kohl Center last season, winning the Division 2 title. Now, with the regular season winding down, Brown and Wauwatosa West are eyeing another deep playoff run, showcasing Brown's well-rounded skillset in a recent high-profile matchup against Slinger.

Why it matters

As one of the top high school basketball recruits in Wisconsin, Jalen Brown's college decision will be closely watched. The Badgers have made a strong impression on the four-star guard, who could be a key target for the program as they look to build on their recent success.

The details

In a recent non-conference game against Slinger, Brown displayed his impressive all-around game, including his ball-handling, passing, scoring ability both inside and outside, and three-point shooting. Despite the loss, Brown's performance highlighted why he is considered one of the top prospects in the state and a player that Wisconsin is actively recruiting.

  • Jalen Brown and Wauwatosa West made it to the state tournament's Kohl Center last season, winning the Division 2 title.
  • The Trojans' regular season is now nearly complete as they look ahead to the upcoming high school playoffs.

The players

Jalen Brown

A four-star guard from Wauwatosa West High School in Wisconsin, considered one of the top high school basketball recruits in the state.

Chris Newbauer

The head coach of the Wauwatosa West Trojans, leading the team to the state tournament's Kohl Center and a Division 2 title last season.

Jack Kohnen

A player for the Slinger Owls, who scored 44 combined points with his teammate Joey Kohnen in a recent non-conference matchup against Jalen Brown and Wauwatosa West.

Joey Kohnen

A player for the Slinger Owls, who scored 44 combined points with his teammate Jack Kohnen in a recent non-conference matchup against Jalen Brown and Wauwatosa West.

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What they’re saying

“Last season, four-star guard Jalen Brown and Wauwatosa West made it all the way to the Kohl Center in the state tournament, taking home the title in Division 2 on a talented team coached by Chris Newbauer.”

— Nick Osen, Author (247sports.com)

What’s next

Jalen Brown and Wauwatosa West will look to make another deep playoff run after a strong regular season, with the Badgers closely monitoring Brown's progress as a potential top recruit.

The takeaway

Jalen Brown's continued development and success at the high school level has kept Wisconsin firmly in the mix for the four-star guard's college commitment. As one of the top prospects in the state, Brown's college decision will be closely watched, with the Badgers hoping to land the talented in-state recruit.