All the Wisconsin Badgers fans who gave head coach Greg Gard flak for not being able to land top in-state talent might be forced to swallow their words, at least for the time being. The reason for that being 2027 commit Jalen Brown, who is fresh off an impressive week at the NBPA Top 100 Camp.
The camp included virtually all of the top high school players in the classes of ’27 and ’28, but even in a room full of the upper echelon, Brown found ways to stand out. Team Jackson – the group he played with – finished with a perfect 4-0 record over the two days of games, in large part due to what Brown brought to the table.
Outlining His Performance
Brown finished the week averaging 8.8 points, 3.5 rebounds, 0.8 assists and almost two steals a game, doing so while shooting 42% from the field and 46% from three. He played a fair amount both on and off the ball as a creator, showcasing the same versatility that made him so potent at the high school level.
Clipped together Jalen Brown's (78) best plays from this week. #Badger commit showcased really good downhill scoring ability and was consistent as an outside shooter.
— Owen Jury (@ojury_007) June 12, 2026
Really good defensive flashes too, but defensive fundamentals need some work. Playmaking had highs and lows. https://t.co/1bzWECbBsG pic.twitter.com/8qsTn5J4bF
Undoubtedly, the most encouraging part about Brown’s week was the outside shot, as the 46% mark speaks for itself. He was able to constantly keep pressure on opposing defenses when on the perimeter, which in turn opened driving lanes for himself and others. Five-star big man Paul Osaruyi and Brown seemed to build some chemistry as the games went on, as well, as Osaruyi made multiple skip passes right into the shooting pocket of an open Brown.
The 6-foot-4 guard was also very impressive as a downhill scorer, routinely creating plays for himself off the live dribble by breaking down his opposing defender. Once creating an advantage, Brown never shied away from contact, hunting bodies on his way to the basket and earning himself 13 free-throw attempts over the course of the week.
His playmaking was also impressive at times, albeit inconsistent, which is understandable given the context of his situation. Brown was able to make a couple of impressive high-low passes and pick-and-roll feeds when kept within the confines of structure. But on broken plays where he was tasked with creation for others, the lack of chemistry reared its ugly head, leading to a couple of sloppy turnovers.
Defensively, Brown showcased a lot of fun traits and was a consistent pest throughout the four games. He had two three-steal games, with almost every one of his steals from this week being generated by his own activity at the point of attack. Brown did have some sloppy rotations and closeouts that hint at his defensive fundamentals not being all the way developed quite yet, but nonetheless, he proved to be a very impactful defender.
Overall, it was an impressive week for the Badger commit. He was by no means the best player on the floor or a top standout at the camp, but he proved that he belongs among the group of top players in the country. If Brown can continue to build upon his existing skills along with rounding out some weaker areas of his game, then all signs point to him being a major impact player for Wisconsin the second he steps on campus.
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