Wisconsin basketball maintaining 'great relationship' with 2026 PG DeZhon Hall
Wisconsin basketball remains a top contender for 2026 PG DeZhon Hall, who has taken notice of the Badgers' new-look offense this season.
The Wisconsin basketball coaching staff isn’t taking its foot off the gas in the 2026 recruiting cycle.
Next on their wishlist? Point guard DeZhon Hall, who remains in frequent contact with the Badgers staff as their relationship continues to grow.
Hall, a 6-foot-3, 180-pound guard for Legacy Early College in Greenville, South Carolina, has been on the Badgers' radar since they first offered back in October 2023. Since then, Hall has visited campus multiple times, most recently for an official visit to Madison in November 2024.
According to the composite rankings, Hall is rated as the No. 181 overall player in his class, the No. 26 point guard, and the No. 2 player in the state of South Carolina.
Hall has kept in regular contact with Wisconsin since his last visit and values the staff’s consistent communication throughout the recruiting process.
"Very consistent for sure," Hall noted. "I’ve talked to the staff numerous times since I left campus in November. I talked to Coach [Greg] Gard on my birthday, and Coach [Sharif] Chambliss reaches out consistently. We have a great relationship."​
While Hall does not have a return visit to Wisconsin scheduled at this moment, he indicated to Badgernotes that plans for another are likely to materialize soon.
"The coaches are about business," Hall shared. "But they also care for the players on and off the court.
“It’s a family environment."
The three-star guard's recruitment remains fluid, with several programs vying for his commitment. Hall listed Texas A&M, St. Bonaventure, Ohio State, and Louisville among the schools that he is seriously considering moving forward.
Wisconsin's offensive system has caught Hall's attention, particularly its balance between pace and scoring opportunities.
While back in his home state of Indiana for the Big Ten Tournament, Hall watched the Badgers take down Northwestern before tying the tournament record with 19 made threes in a blowout win over UCLA to advance to the semifinals against Tom Izzo and the Michigan State Spartans.
"I like the new offense," said Hall. "It’s a great mix of playing fast and playing with pace. They also put up a lot of points, so that’s good to see because I like to get up and down the court."​
On film, Hall’s skill set would seem to align well with the Badgers' positionless style of offense. He’s a dynamic, do-it-all point guard who thrives out in transition, creates for teammates, and can score at all three levels. His speed, toughness, and defensive intensity make him the kind of two-way guard that could flourish in a free-flowing system like Wisconsin’s.
His length, bursts of explosiveness, and shooting allow him to play effectively both on and off the ball as a combo guard.
As for his decision timeline, Hall isn’t in any rush—he’s focused on making the right choice after wrapping up his final AAU season. With the transfer portal playing a bigger role in roster building than ever before, many high school prospects are taking a more measured approach to their decisions—waiting to see how spots open up before deciding.
"Not sure on that yet," Hall said. "I’m going to play my final AAU season with Phenom United and see what else comes about."​
Wisconsin's 2026 recruiting class has already secured verbal commitments from in-state forward LaTrevion Fenderson and New Zealand guard Jackson Ball. Adding a versatile point guard like Hall to the class mix would further strengthen the Badgers' future backcourt pipeline.
While Gard has fully embraced the realities of the transfer portal era, using it to supplement his team’s roster where needed, the two-time Big Ten Coach of the Year still prioritizes recruiting and developing high school talent as the foundation of the Wisconsin’s program.
Wisconsin remains firmly in the mix as Hall's recruitment unfolds, with mutual interest and a strong rapport between him and the Badgers' staff creating a strong foundation. How hard they push for a commitment will come into focus after the first transfer portal window closes.
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