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Get to know the Wisconsin Badgers' 2021 men's basketball recruits

  • JIM POLZIN
  • Sep 22, 2021
  • Sep 22, 2021 Updated Sep 27, 2021
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With the University of Wisconsin men’s basketball team officially announcing its 2021 recruiting class Wednesday, here's a look at the newest players, with stats and highlights from their high school careers along with FaceTime calls from current UW players welcoming them to the Badgers family. 

Chucky Hepburn

6-1, 185, Guard

Bellevue, Neb. (West)

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INCOMING FACETIME CALL... 📲

Welcome to the family, @ChuckyHepburn!#OnWisconsin #NationalSigningDay pic.twitter.com/4zWRW3like

— Wisconsin Basketball (@BadgerMBB) November 11, 2020

Chris Hodges

6-9, 235, Forward

Schaumburg, Ill. (HS)

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INCOMING FACETIME CALL... 📲

Welcome to the family, @chrishodges35!#OnWisconsin #NationalSigningDay pic.twitter.com/3H19i8akwI

— Wisconsin Basketball (@BadgerMBB) November 11, 2020

Matthew Mors

6-7, 220, Forward

Yankton, S.D. (HS)

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INCOMING FACETIME CALL... 📲

Welcome to the family, @matthew_mors!#OnWisconsin #NationalSigningDay pic.twitter.com/P6V0RDVtsP

— Wisconsin Basketball (@BadgerMBB) November 11, 2020

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