New Badgers coach makes in-state splash with offers to 2 top women's recruits

Already making strong impressions with 2028 talent.
Coach Robin Pingeton speaks to the crowd of Missouri Tigers basketball fans on the Francis Quadtriangle during Mizzou Madness on Oct. 6, 2023, in Columbia, Mo.
Coach Robin Pingeton speaks to the crowd of Missouri Tigers basketball fans on the Francis Quadtriangle during Mizzou Madness on Oct. 6, 2023, in Columbia, Mo. | Abigail Landwehr/Tribune / USA TODAY NETWORK

The new Wisconsin women's basketball coach is working to keep all the best local talent at home. This last week, Pingeton extended offers to two top in-state players, both with the intention of playing the long game as they are 2028 recruits. Yes, you read that right—2028, which means they are sophomores. However, both are showing such promise for the college level that Pingeton wants to make sure Wisconsin has the first and last impression.

The first offer announced was for Lana Mannetter, a 6'0 "guard from Kenosha, Wisconsin. She's an impressive scorer who scored 35 points in the AAU Summer Jam and is starting to attract serious interest. Pingeton hopes to make a strong impact on the young guard.

2028 guard Lana Mannetter picks up a Wisconsin offer

The second offer came to Londyn Hollins from Wisconsin Lutheran High School. She's one of the hottest young players in the state, and Wisconsin may be the first, but they won't be the last to gather around Hollins's game. She's a 5'9" combo guard who shows a ton of potential.

2028 Londyn Hollins picks up an offer from Robin Pingeton and Wisconsin

This is great news as Pingeton works to keep the local players home. There is a ton of talent in Wisconsin, and while you can't build an entire team with only in-state players, UW should be grabbing the best of the best year in and year out.

Pingeton is known for her recruiting prowess, and it is showing why by making an early impression with local in-state talent and making sure the best players know the school in Madison wants them to play at home.