Wisconsin confident it can keep winning without Johnny Davis
Wisconsin no longer has a future NBA lottery pick to lead the way as the Badgers attempt to outperform preseason expectations for a second straight year. Johnny Davis has moved on to the Washington Wizards after helping the Badgers win a share of the Big Ten title last season. His exit leaves the Badgers with a giant hole to fill. “I feel like it’s every year where no one expects us to do anything,” senior forward Tyler Wahl said.
news.yahoo.comFantasy Basketball 2022-23: Which teams should you consider stacking in drafts?
By Alex Barutha, RotoWireSpecial to Yahoo SportsTargeting teams can be as advantageous as targeting individual players in fantasy drafts. When most people stack teams, they stick to title-contenders with roster continuity — think Milwaukee, Phoenix, Boston. Below are some teams that fit that bill along with their stacking options available. Jakob Poeltl is a proven fantasy commodity, but he doesn't project as someone to take on significantly more usage with Murray gone. [Get in on the fun this fantasy hoops season: Create or join a league now!]
wftv.comKentucky's Tshiebwe named AP men's college player of year
And it's a big reason why he is The Associated Press men’s college basketball national player of the year. Tshiebwe was the clear choice for the award announced Friday, receiving 46 of 60 votes from AP Top 25 voters. Tshiebwe thrived all season while averaging 15.1 rebounds, the highest per-game output in Division I since 1980. You have to know that.”Rick Mancino watched Tshiebwe learning those rebounding lessons as his high school coach at Kennedy Catholic in Pennsylvania. “I just think he realized how big rebounding is in the game, where with a lot of kids, it’s not a glamorous job,” Mancino said.
wftv.comWisconsin's Davis says he's entering NBA draft, hiring agent
Wisconsin Iowa State Basketball Wisconsin's Johnny Davis shoots in front of Iowa State's Aljaz Kunc during the first half of a second-round NCAA college basketball tournament game Sunday, March 20, 2022, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps) (Jeffrey Phelps)MADISON, Wis. — (AP) — Wisconsin’s Johnny Davis is ready to turn pro after delivering a superb sophomore season. Davis announced Thursday that he's entering the NBA draft and hiring an agent. The only other Badgers to be selected in the top 10 of an NBA draft are Don Rehfeldt (second in 1950) and Devin Harris (fifth in 2004). Those four along with Gonzaga’s Drew Timme join Davis as Wooden finalists.
wftv.comKalscheur, Iowa State beat Wisconsin to reach Sweet 16
Wisconsin Iowa State Basketball Iowa State's Gabe Kalscheur drives past Wisconsin's Johnny Davis during the first half of a second-round NCAA college basketball tournament game Sunday, March 20, 2022, in Milwaukee. After winning just two games last season, Iowa State (22-12) advanced to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2016 and the sixth time in school history. After Brockington and freshman Tyrese Hunter led Iowa State to a 59-54 win over LSU in the first round, it was Kalscheur's day. Kalscheur's 3 put Iowa State ahead to stay, and Brockington's jumper made it 38-30 with 10 minutes left. Caleb Grill converted a layup as time expired, making it 27-26 Iowa State at the break.
wftv.comWisconsin outlasts Colgate 67-60 as Davis leads comeback
Colgate Wisconsin Basketball Wisconsin's Johnny Davis shoots during the first half of a first round NCAA college basketball tournament game against Colgate Friday, March 18, 2022, in Milwaukee. After shooting 3 of 11 in the first half, Davis caught fire when the Badgers needed him. They trailed by as many as five in the second half before going on a 10-0 run and holding Colgate scoreless for more than seven minutes. Colgate entered the night second in the nation in 3-point percentage (.403) and 12th in 3-pointers per game (9.9). Colgate: The Raiders still haven't won an NCAA Tournament game, but they're showing they can compete with anyone.
wftv.comBadgers' Johnny Davis, Greg Gard take AP Big Ten top honors
(AP Photo/Andy Manis, FIle) (Andy Manis)Wisconsin's Johnny Davis is The Associated Press player of the year in the Big Ten Conference and the Badgers' Greg Gard is coach of the year. The second team is made up of Rutgers' Ron Harper Jr., Illinois' Trent Frazier, Indiana's Trayce Jackson-Davis, Purdue's Zach Edey and Michigan's Hunter Dickinson. The 2022 AP All-Big Ten team, with players listed with school, class, height, weight and hometown (“u” denotes unanimous selection):FIRST TEAMu-Guard — Johnny Davis, Wisconsin, So., 6-5, 194, La Crosse, Wisconsin. Center — Kofi Cockburn, Illinois, Jr., 7-0, 285, Kingston, Jamaica. Player of the year — Johnny Davis, Wisconsin, So., 6-5, 194, La Crosse, Wisconsin.
wftv.comDavis hurt, No. 10 Wisconsin misses B10 clinch, Huskers win
The conference tournament starts Wednesday. Chucky Hepburn hit two of three free throws for Wisconsin with 19.8 remaining, cutting the deficit to 74-73 as Verge fouled out. 13 seed in the conference tournament with a win by Northwestern over Minnesota on Sunday evening. UP NEXTNebraska plays in the first round of the Big Ten Conference tournament on Wednesday. Wisconsin plays Friday in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Conference tournament.
wftv.comNo. 10 Badgers nip No. 8 Purdue for share of Big Ten title
Chucky Hepburn tried to keep a straight face as the freshman insisted he knew his game-winning 3-pointer was accurate as soon as he took the shot. Hepburn banked in a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 1.5 seconds left to give No. 10 Wisconsin a 70-67 victory over No. 8 Purdue on Tuesday night that clinched the Badgers a share of the Big Ten regular-season title. “I knew we were about to be Big Ten champs after I released it,” Hepburn said before breaking out a grin.
news.yahoo.comNo. 13 Wisconsin edges Rutgers 66-61, takes Big Ten lead
While they weren't the preseason favorite to win the Big Ten Conference, Wisconsin coach Greg Gard said that's been his team's goal since the start of the season. Win the next game, and the No. 13 Badgers (23-5, 14-4) will have the regular-season title. “This group has had a Big Ten championship in their sights since we started in the offseason,” Gard said Saturday night after Wisconsin took over first place with a hard-fought 66-61 road win over Rutgers.
news.yahoo.comMichigan's Howard argues with Gard after Wisconsin victory
It was unclear what upset Howard, but Wisconsin was up 15 when it took a timeout with 15 seconds left. Johnny Davis scored 25 points for No. That stretch included a spectacular drive into the lane in which Davis scored with his left hand and drew contact to set up a three-point play. Davis, Davison and Wahl were scoring 65.2% of Wisconsin’s points heading into Sunday, including 67.2% in Big Ten competition. POLL IMPLICATIONSBy following up a victory at Indiana with this home triumph over Michigan, Wisconsin should move up a few spots Monday as it tries to get back into the top 10.
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