The Badgers expanded their class of 2021 by adding a fourth piece to the puzzle. Evan Flood of 247Sports reported this morning that three-star forward Markus Ilver had committed to Wisconsin:
BREAKING: Three-star forward Markus Ilver, a native of Estonia, has committed to #Wisconsin.
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— Evan Flood (@Evan_Flood) January 13, 2021
Ilver is an Estonian native who plays his high school basketball at Western Reserve Academy in Hudson, Ohio. He joins point guard Chucky Hepburn and forwards Matthew Mors and Chris Hodges in Wisconsin basketball’s 2021 class.
With offers from Nebraska, Xavier and St. Bonaventure, among others, Ilver locked in on the Badgers. Standing at 6 feet, 8 inches, he is known for his ability to stretch the floor with his shooting, but he has the ability to attack the closeout with high-level athleticism. His lightning fast release will immediately translate at the next level. Here is a look at Ilver’s shooting from this year:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjOG84eOgTk