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Elite In-State Forward Locks in Official Visit to Madison
Donovan Davis, one of the top prospects in Wisconsin, has scheduled an official visit with the Badgers.
Mar. 29, 2026 at 7:22pm
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Donovan Davis, a highly-ranked 2027 basketball recruit from Wisconsin, has locked in an official visit to the University of Wisconsin on April 13. Davis, a 6-foot-7 forward from Kaukauna, is considered the consensus No. 2 player in the state and a top-100 national prospect. The Badgers were the first program to offer Davis a scholarship back in 2024, and they'll now host him on an official visit as he also lines up trips to Iowa, Marquette, Nebraska, and Iowa State.
Why it matters
Wisconsin basketball is looking to capitalize on the elite in-state talent in the 2027 recruiting class, and securing an official visit from Donovan Davis is a significant step. As one of the top players in Wisconsin, Davis has a host of major programs pursuing him, so the Badgers will need to make a strong impression during his visit to have a chance at landing the coveted forward.
The details
Davis, a 6-foot-7 forward from Kaukauna, Wisconsin, is ranked as the consensus No. 2 player in the state behind Gonzaga commit Dooney Johnson. He currently has five official visits scheduled in April, with Wisconsin being the first on April 13. Davis will also visit Iowa, Marquette, Nebraska, and Iowa State, the latter of which is considered a major player in his recruitment. The Badgers were the first program to offer Davis a scholarship back in 2024, giving them an early connection with the talented prospect.
- Davis booked his official visit to Wisconsin on March 29, 2026.
- The visit to Madison is scheduled for April 13, 2026.
- Davis will also visit Iowa on April 15, Marquette on April 17, Nebraska on April 20, and Iowa State on April 29.
The players
Donovan Davis
A 6-foot-7 forward from Kaukauna, Wisconsin, who is considered the consensus No. 2 player in the state and a top-100 national prospect in the 2027 recruiting class.
Dooney Johnson
A 2027 recruit who has committed to Gonzaga and is ranked ahead of Donovan Davis as the top player in Wisconsin.
Sharif Chambliss
The Wisconsin Badgers assistant coach who is leading the recruitment of Donovan Davis.
What they’re saying
“Donovan Davis, the No. 42 overall prospect in the class of 2027, has locked in five official visits in April, he tells @247Sports”
— Dushawn London, 247Sports Reporter
What’s next
Wisconsin will look to make a strong impression on Donovan Davis during his official visit on April 13 in order to gain an advantage in his highly competitive recruitment.
The takeaway
The Badgers' ability to secure an official visit from one of the top in-state prospects in the 2027 class demonstrates their commitment to keeping elite Wisconsin talent home. However, Davis has a host of major programs pursuing him, so Wisconsin will need to capitalize on their early relationship and the official visit to have a chance at landing the coveted forward.
