Jack Tabbert’s June came with no shortage of action, and the new Wisconsin commit says the month only reinforced what he already felt about the Badgers’ 2027 class.
That connection was on display Monday in Oconomowoc, where Tabbert spent time around several of his future teammates while a commercial was being filmed at a school the company sponsors or donates to. Tabbert wasn’t part of the shoot itself, but he still got the chance to be around the group.
"I wasn't able to be a part of the actual commercial. You know, they sponsor our school or donate to our school.
So I wasn't able to be a part of the commercial, but, I mean, I think it just speaks that all these guys wanted me to still come out and hang out and spend time with them. I just watched, but it was still a great time," Tabbert told Badger247.
He said the day gave him more time to get acquainted with some of the other commits and keep building those relationships.
"I got to meet Korz (Loken) and a couple of the other guys. Keaton (Wollan), and I knew most of the other guys.
So, just building a great relationship with them, and spending time with them. I think it can all really help along the way."
June was a big month on its own for the Pewaukee standout. Early in the month, he attended Wisconsin’s prospect camp, where he impressed enough to earn an offer before committing to the Badgers. Then, just a couple of weeks later, he helped lead Pewaukee to a state title on the baseball field.
Tabbert pointed to the Pirates’ team chemistry as a major reason that run came together.
"You know, one of the big things was that our coaches didn't necessarily push for it. I mean, every coach pushes for having a good community, but, like, we really took it upon ourselves, the juniors and seniors to just have a great team, and a great team aspect, you know, we might have been one of the most talented teams in the state. But, without a good community and, like, loving literally every single person on a team, it wouldn't have happened," Tabbert detailed.
He sees that same kind of buy-in as important with Wisconsin’s incoming group, too.
"So I think just, especially applying that to, like, this group of guys, just like, we got to have each other's backs no matter what."
For Tabbert, the schedule isn’t slowing down much now that summer is rolling on. He’s staying busy with workouts and already has his eyes on the fall, when Pewaukee will chase another championship.
"This Fall, I'm looking forward to hopefully winning a state championship. I think that is where Pewaukee's bar has been set.
And, there's nothing else that we'll settle for. So, just getting out there, kickin' ass and being able to hopefully win a state championship."
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