Minnesota Signing Day Preview: Top Hoops, Hockey Recruits Headed Out of State

Maple Grove boys basketball forward Baboucarr Ann is expected to sign for Wisconsin on signing day. Jack Butler On Wednesday, some of Minnesota high school s top athletes are expected to sign at top colleges. The NCAA s early signing period opens Nov. 11 for every Division I and Division II sport except football. Three Minnesota high school basketball stars highlight the athletes who will sign on Wednesday. In boys basketball, Maple Grove small forward Baboucarr Ann is committed to Wisconsin. Ann is a 4-star prospect according to 247sports.com, and he had offers from Minnesota, Iowa State and Notre Dame, among others, before he committed to Wisconsin in June. Ann is 6-foot-5, 180 pounds with plenty of athleticism and a promising skillset. He helped Maple Grove reach the MSHSL Class 4A semifinals last season. Here is 247sports.com s evaluation of Ann: He’s long with solid perimeter size and is making enough strides as a ball-handler to indicate who could end up