INDIANAPOLIS — The University of Wisconsin men’s basketball squad enters the postseason coming off what is by far the worst loss on its NCAA tournament contour.
The expert news for the Badgers, who open Large Ten tournament play on Friday night against Michigan State in a quarterfinal at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, is that information technology appears the bracketology experts don’t believe a 74-73 loss to Nebraska in the regular-season finale last Sunday was all that damaging.
ESPN’s Joe Lunardi has UW as a No. 2 seed, as does Mike DeCourcy of Fox Sports. Jerry Palm of CBSSports.com has the Badgers equally a No. 3 seed. Either of those spots — 2 or 3 — about certainly would be skilful enough for Greg Gard’due south team to spend the opening weekend of NCAA tournament play in Milwaukee.
Of course, the merely opinions that matter are those on the pick committee and we’ll all find out what they call back in a couple days.
UW is going to be a fascinating case study on Selection Sunday. It’southward a team that can lucifer its résumé to this point — if we’re talking strictly wins and losses, and where those results occurred — against almost whatsoever other team in the nation.
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But the analytics portion of UW’s profile might drag it down in the optics of the commission. When that group gave a tease of how the subclass looked on Feb. xix, the Badgers showed up equally a No. iv seed and the 13th overall seed amidst the 16 teams listed.
The Johnny Davis-led Badgers take gone 4-one since that betoken, beating Purdue for a second time to go along with quality wins over Michigan and at Rutgers. (And that ugly home loss to the Cornhuskers.)
There’due south a lot to like virtually UW’s résumé and here are some highlights:
- It’southward 12-ii away from dwelling house, including 9-2 in truthful road games.
- It has a combined 16-4 record in Quad i (8-3) and Quad 2 (8-1) games. That accounts for 16 of the Badgers’ 24 wins this flavor.
One fundamental game on Friday non involving the Badgers that could help them out in a big style is a quarterfinal between Rutgers and Iowa. The Cherry Knights are hovering simply exterior the Top 75 in the Net rankings, the sorting tool the NCAA uses to select and seed the 68-team field. Chirapsia Iowa would almost certainly move Rutgers dorsum in the Meridian 75, giving UW another Quad 1 win (on the route vs. the Scarlet Knights) and moving its dwelling house loss to Rutgers from Quad 3 to Quad 2.
While your head is still spinning with numbers — lamentable, that’s hard to avoid this time of year — let’southward talk about those dreaded analytics.
UW is No. thirty in the KenPom Adjusted Efficiency Margin. In that location are iv Big Ten teams above the Badgers, who you lot may think shared the briefing championship with Illinois after both finished 15-5.
Gard’south squad has been great in close games this season, going 15-2 in contests decided past six or fewer points, and that’s a sign of a good team. Merely it’s not a sign of a ascendant one and that’s a big reason the Badgers sit where they practise in the KenPom rankings. Non helping matters is that two of those close wins came confronting Nicholls State and Illinois Country — by a combined seven points in December — and those teams are ranked No. 199 and 186 in KenPom.
What does this all mean? Maybe not much. UW was an analytics darling concluding flavor, finishing in the KenPom Top 15, and yet our eyes told us a unlike story about that team. The committee agreed and handed the Badgers a No. 9 seed after they entered Selection Sunday with a 17-12 overall record and an 11-11 marker against Large 10 teams.
If I were to stand up earlier the committee on Lord’s day and brand a example for UW, I’d encourage them to use analytics sparingly. If two teams have similar contour, sure, compare their efficiency numbers and use that as a tiebreaker. But don’t ding a squad that has produced a brilliant résumé and doesn’t have the efficiency numbers to match it.
The Badgers deserve to be no worse than a No. three seed on Sun. And with a couple wins this weekend, including a 3rd one over Purdue on Sat if the favorites advance, UW has a strong instance to be a No. 2.
Johnny Davis: From fresh-faced Wisconsin freshman to national player of the yr hopeful — in photos
Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis prepares to shoot in the kickoff one-half of the Badgers’ 92-58 win over Arkansas-Pine Barefaced on Nov. 27, 2020, at the Kohl Centre in Madison. Davis scored 9 points and grabbed 8 rebounds in 25 minutes off the demote in his second game for the Badgers.
Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis drives toward the basket confronting Arkansas-Pine Barefaced guard Dequan Morris in the 2nd half of a game at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., Friday, November. 27, 2020. Davis scored 9 points and grabbed 8 rebounds in 25 minutes off the bench in his second game for the Badgers.
Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis shoots over Arkansas-Pine Bluff’southward Shaun Doss during the first half of the Badgers’ 92-58 win over Arkansas-Pino Bluff on Nov. 27, 2020, at the Kohl Center in Madison. Davis scored 9 points and grabbed 8 rebounds in 25 minutes off the bench in his second game for the Badgers.
Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis shoots against Arkansas-Pine Barefaced’southward Alvin Stredic, left, and Jalen Lynn during the first one-half of the Badgers’ 92-58 win over the Golden Lions Nov. 27, 2020, at the Kohl Center in Madison. Davis had 9 points and eight rebounds in 25 minutes off the demote.
Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis shoots over Dark-green Bay baby-sit Amari Davis in the second half of the Badgers’ 82-42 win over the Phoenix Dec. 1, 2020, at the Kohl Heart in Madison. Davis contributed two points and five rebounds in 19 minutes.
Wisconsin baby-sit Johnny Davis drives to the basket against Loyola guard Baylor Hebb in the second half of the Badgers’ 77-63 win over the Ramblers December. 15, 2020, at the Kohl Middle in Madison. Davis had 12 points and 5 rebounds in 23 minutes off the bench.
Wisconsin baby-sit Johnny Davis shoots over Loyola’southward Braden Norris later on existence fouled during the 2nd half of the Badgers’ 77-63 win over the Ramblers December. 15, 2020, at the Kohl Center in Madison. Davis had 12 points and 5 rebounds in 23 minutes.
Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis is congratulated after making a shot and beingness fouled during the 2nd half of the Badgers’ 77-63 win over Loyola Chicago Dec. xv, 2020, at the Kohl Center in Madison. Davis had 12 points and 5 rebounds in 23 minutes.
Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis shoots over Louisville middle Samuell Williamson in the first half of the Badgers’ 85-48 victory over the Cardinals Dec. nineteen, 2020, at the Kohl Center in Madison. Davis finished with seven points, 6 rebounds, three assists and 2 steals.
Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis passes the brawl during the first half of the Badgers’ 85-48 victory over the Cardinals Dec. xix, 2020, at the Kohl Center in Madison. Davis finished with vii points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists and ii steals.
Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis blocks a shot by Louisville’southward Jae’Lyn Withers during the first half of the Badgers’ 85-48 win over the Cardinals Dec. xix, 2020, at the Kohl Centre in Madison. Davis finished with 7 points and 6 rebounds in 22 minutes.
Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis shoots during the first half of the Badgers’ 85-48 victory over the Cardinals December. 19, 2020, at the Kohl Center in Madison. Davis finished with seven points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals.
Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis shoots a iii-arrow confronting Nebraska guard Thorir Thorbjarnarson in the beginning half of the Badgers’ 67-53 win over the Cornhuskers December. 22, 2020, at the Kohl Middle in Madison. Davis contributed 7 points and 6 rebounds in 24 minutes.
Wisconsin guard Jonathan Davis drives to the handbasket against Nebraska guard Dalano Banton in the 2nd half of the Badgers’ 67-53 win over the Cornhuskers Dec. 22, 2020, at the Kohl Centre in Madison. Davis had seven points and 6 rebounds in 24 minutes.
Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis shoots during the first one-half of the Badgers’ 85-76 win over Michigan State Dec. 25, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. Davis contributed 7 points and 2 rebounds to the Christmas Day victory.
Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis steals the ball from Minnesota’south Marcus Carr during the first half of the Badgers’ 71-59 win over the Golden Gophers Dec. 31, 2020, at the Kohl Center in Madison. Davis had 8 points and iii rebounds in the New Year’s Eve victory.
Wisconsin baby-sit Johnny Davis drives to the basket in the first half of the Badgers’ fourscore-73 double-overtime win over the Indiana Hoosiers on January. 7, 2021, at the Kohl Center in Madison. Davis had half dozen points and 8 rebounds in 41 minutes off the demote.
Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis passes the ball effectually Michigan guard Franz Wagner during the first one-half of the Badgers’ 77-54 loss to the Wolverines Jan. 12, 2021, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Davis was held scoreless in the loss.
Wisconsin baby-sit Johnny Davis puts up a shot confronting Northwestern guard Chase Audige in the first one-half of the Badgers’ 68-52 win over the Wildcats Jan. xx, 2021, at the Kohl Heart in Madison. Davis scored viii points and grabbed 6 rebounds in the win.
Wisconsin baby-sit Johnny Davis drives to the basket against Northwestern guard Hunt Audige in the first one-half of the Badgers’ 68-52 win over the Wildcats January. 20, 2021, at the Kohl Middle in Madison.
Wisconsin baby-sit Johnny Davis drives by Northwestern’s Ryan Greer during the beginning half of the Badgers’ 68-52 win over the Wildcats Jan. twenty, 2021, at the Kohl Center in Madison. Davis finished with 8 points and 6 rebounds in 22 minutes.
Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis drives to the basket confronting Ohio State guard CJ Walker, left, and forward Eastward.J. Liddell in the second half of the Badgers’ 74-62 loss to the Buckeyes Jan. 23, 2021, at the Kohl Center in Madison. Davis contributed v points and v rebounds in 31 minutes.
Ohio Country’s Kyle Young grabs a rebound in forepart of Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis during the first half of the Badgers’ 74-62 loss to the Buckeyes Jan. 23, 2021, at the Kohl Center in Madison. Davis contributed five points and 5 rebounds in 31 minutes.
Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis shoots against Maryland baby-sit Eric Ayala during the first half of the Badgers’ 61-55 win over the Terrapins Jan. 27, 2021, in Higher Park, Md. Davis had 4 points and 3 rebounds in 25 minutes.
Maryland guard Darryl Morsell goes to the basket betwixt Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis, left, and forrad Tyler Wahl during the get-go half of the Badgers’ 61-55 win over the Terrapins January. 27, 2021, in College Park, Doctor. Davis had 4 points and three rebounds in 25 minutes.
Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis loses control of the brawl against Penn State forward Seth Lundy, right, and guard Jamari Wheeler in the first half of the Badgers’ 72-56 win over the Nittany Lions February. ii, 2021, at the Kohl Center in Madison. Davis finished with 17 points and 4 rebounds in 18 minutes of action.
Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis and Penn State’due south Izaiah Brockington get after a loose brawl during the outset half of the Badgers’ 72-56 win over the Nittany Lions February. ii, 2021, in Madison.
Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis goes for a layup against Nebraska forward Derrick Walker (13) during the second one-half of the Badgers’ 61-48 win over the Cornhuskers Feb. 10, 2021, in Lincoln, Neb.
Nebraska guard Dalano Banton makes a layup against Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis during the first half of the Badgers’ 61-48 win over the Cornhuskers February. 10, 2021, in Lincoln, Pecker.
Iowa heart Luka Garza blocks a shot by Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis in the first half of the Badgers’ 77-62 loss to the Hawkeyes Feb. 18, 2021, at the Kohl Center in Madison. Davis contributed iii points and ix rebounds off the bench.
Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis drives down the court against Iowa baby-sit Joe Wieskamp in the second half of the Badgers’ 77-62 loss to the Hawkeyes Feb. 18, 2021, at the Kohl Center in Madison. Davis finished with iii points and 9 rebounds in 33 minutes.
Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis shoots against Northwestern guard Hunt Audige during the first half of the Badgers’ 68-51 win over the Wildcats Feb. 21, 2021, in Evanston, Ill.
Wisconsin baby-sit Johnny Davis, center, celebrates with frontwards Tyler Wahl, left, and guard Brad Davison later scoring a basket during the second half of the Badgers’ 68-51 win over the Wildcats Feb. 21, 2021, in Evanston, Ill.
Wisconsin guard Jonathan Davis drives to the basket past Northwestern forward Miller Kopp, left, guard Chase Audige (1) and forward Pete Nance (22) during the second half of the Badgers’ 68-51 win over the Wildcats Feb. 21, 2021, in Evanston, Sick.
Illinois baby-sit Adam Miller defends Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis in the second half of the Badgers’ 74-69 loss to the Fighting Illini February. 27, 2021, at the Kohl Center in Madison. Davis had 5 points and 4 rebounds in 28 minutes.
Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis drives to the basket alee of Iowa forrad Keegan Murray during the 2nd half of the Badgers’ 77-73 loss to the Hawkeyes March 7, 2021, in Iowa Urban center, Iowa.
Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp shoots in forepart of Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis in the starting time one-half of the Badgers’ 62-57 loss to the Hawkeyes March 12, 2021, at the Large 10 Briefing tournament in Indianapolis. Davis had ii points and 5 rebounds in the loss.
Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis dunks during the Badgers’ 85-62 win over North Carolina in the get-go round of the NCAA Tournament March 19, 2021, at Mackey Loonshit in W Lafayette, Ind. Davis had 6 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists in his NCAA Tournament debut.
Wisconsin baby-sit Johnny Davis shoots over Baylor guard Adam Flagler in the second half of the Badgers’ 76-63 loss to Baylor in the second round of the NCAA Tournament March 21, 2021, at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Davis had x points and 2 rebounds in the loss.
Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis dunks the ball in front of St. Francis guard Trey Quartlebaum in the offset half of the Badgers’ 81-58 flavour-opening win over the Terriers Nov. nine, 2021, at the Kohl Center in Madison. Davis had xv points and three rebounds in 26 minutes.
Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis moves to the handbasket against St. Francis guard Larry Moreno in the first half of the Badgers’ 81-58 flavor-opening win over the Terriers November. 9, 2021, at the Kohl Center in Madison. Davis had xv points and iii rebounds in 26 minutes.
Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis fights for the ball against Green Bay forwards Ryan Claflin, left, and Cem Kirciman, right, during the offset half of the Badgers’ 72-34 win over the Phoenix Nov. 12, 2021, at the Kohl Center in Madison. Davis finished with fifteen points and 5 rebounds.
Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis drives effectually a pick fix by forrard Tyler Wahl while being pursued by Green Bay guard Randy Tucker during the first half of the Badgers’ 72-34 win over the Phoenix Nov. 12, 2021, at the Kohl Center in Madison. Davis finished with 15 points and 5 rebounds.
Wisconsin baby-sit Johnny Davis goes up for a shot in the second half of the Badgers’ 69-58 win over Texas A&M Nov. 22, 2021, at the Maui Invitational in Las Vegas.
Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis drives on Houston frontwards J’Wan Roberts in the first half of the Badgers’ 65-63 win over the Cougars Nov. 23, 2021, at the Maui Invitational in Las Vegas.
Wisconsin baby-sit Johnny Davis gets pressured by Houston guard Tramon Marker in the showtime half of the Badgers’ 65-63 win over the Cougars Nov. 23, 2021, at the Maui Invitational in Las Vegas.
Wisconsin frontwards Tyler Wahl (five) celebrates with guard Johnny Davis (ane) and forward Steven Crowl (22) after scoring against Houston forwards Reggie Chaney during the second one-half of the Badgers’ 65-63 win over the Cougars Nov. 23, 2021, at the Maui Invitational in Las Vegas.
Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis drives to the basket during the first half of the Badgers’ 65-63 win over the Cougars Nov. 23, 2021, at the Maui Invitational in Las Vegas.
Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis goes up for a shot during the beginning one-half of the Badgers’ 65-63 win over the Cougars Nov. 23, 2021, at the Maui Invitational in Las Vegas.
Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis shoots over St. Mary’south guard Logan Johnson in the first half of the Badgers’ 61-55 win over the Gaels in the Maui Invitational championship game November. 24, 2021, in Las Vegas. Davis led the Badgers with 20 points equally they took dwelling house the tournament bays.
Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis drives betwixt St. Mary’due south heart Mitchell Saxen (10) and guard Alex Ducas (44) in the start one-half of the Badgers’ 61-55 win over the Gaels in the Maui Invitational championship game November. 24, 2021, in Las Vegas. Davis led the Badgers with 20 points as they took dwelling the tournament bays.
Wisconsin frontwards Carter Gilmore, back, baby-sit Johnny Davis, middle, and forward Tyler Wahl celebrate after defeating St. Mary’s 61-55 in the Maui Invitational title game Nov. 24, 2021, in Las Vegas.
Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis poses with the MVP trophy after the Badgers’ 61-55 win over the St. Mary’s Gaels in the Maui Invitational championship game Nov. 24, 2021, in Las Vegas. Davis led the Badgers with 20 points equally they won the tournament.
Wisconsin baby-sit Johnny Davis scores during the first half of the Badgers’ 70-66 win over Georgia Tech Dec. 1, 2021, in Atlanta. Davis scored 15 points, grabbed six rebounds and handed out 5 assists in 37 minutes.
Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis shoots over Georgia Tech guard Jordan Usher during the first one-half of the Badgers’ seventy-66 win over the Yellow Jackets December. 1, 2021, in Atlanta. Davis scored 15 points, grabbed 6 rebounds and handed out v assists in 37 minutes.
Georgia Tech guard Jordan Usher blocks Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis during the showtime half of the Badgers’ 70-66 win over the Yellow Jackets December. 1, 2021, in Atlanta. Davis scored 15 points, grabbed 6 rebounds and handed out 5 assists in 37 minutes.
Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis shoots against Marquette’s Tyler Kolek during the first half of the Badgers’ 89-76 win over the Gilded Eagles December. iv, 2021, at the Kohl Center in Madison. Davis finished with 25 points and five rebounds in xxx minutes.
Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis drives between Marquette’s Oso Ighodaro (13) and Darryl Morsell during the second one-half of the Badgers’ 89-76 win over the Golden Eagles Dec. 4, 2021, at the Kohl Middle in Madison. Davis finished with 25 points and v rebounds in thirty minutes.
Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis shoots over Marquette’due south Stevie Mitchell, left, and Olivier-Maxence Prosper during the second half of the Badgers’ 89-76 win over the Gold Eagles Dec. 4, 2021, at the Kohl Center in Madison. Davis finished with 25 points and 5 rebounds in 30 minutes.
Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis drives to the basket while dedicated by Marquette’due south Kur Kuath during the second half of the Badgers’ 89-76 win over the Gold Eagles Dec. four, 2021, at the Kohl Center in Madison. Davis finished with 25 points and v rebounds in xxx minutes.
Ohio State guard Jamari Wheeler and Wisconsin baby-sit Johnny Davis fight for a loose brawl during the first half of the Badgers’ 73-55 loss to the Buckeyes December. 11, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. Davis finished with 24 points and 7 rebounds in the loss.
Wisconsin baby-sit Johnny Davis goes upward for a shot over Ohio State forward Justin Ahrens, left, and guard Meechie Johnson during the 2nd half of the Badgers’ 73-55 loss to the Buckeyes Dec. 11, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. Davis finished with 24 points and 7 rebounds in the loss.
Wisconsin baby-sit Johnny Davis goes up for a dunk during the Badgers’ 73-55 loss to the Ohio Country Buckeyes December. 11, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. Davis finished with 24 points and 7 rebounds in the loss.
Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis goes up for a shot behind Ohio Country eye Joey Brunk during the Badgers’ 73-55 loss to the Buckeyes Dec. 11, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. Davis finished with 24 points and 7 rebounds in the loss.
Wisconsin baby-sit Johnny Davis drives to the basket confronting Purdue’s Jaden Ivey, left, and Isaiah Thompson during the first half of the Badgers’ 74-69 win over the Boilermakers Jan. 3, 2022, in West Lafayette, Ind. Davis led all players with 37 points and 14 rebounds.
Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis drives to the handbasket against Purdue’southward Jaden Ivey during the start half of the Badgers’ 74-69 win over the Boilermakers Jan. 3, 2022, in Due west Lafayette, Ind. Davis led all players with 37 points and 14 rebounds.
Wisconsin baby-sit Johnny Davis shoots during the 2d one-half of the Badgers’ 74-69 win over the Purdue Boilermakers January. 3, 2022, in Westward Lafayette, Ind. Davis led all players with 37 points and 14 rebounds.
Purdue’due south Jaden Ivey goes to the basket against Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis during the second half of the Badgers’ 74-69 win over the Boilermakers Jan. iii, 2022, in West Lafayette, Ind. Davis led all players with 37 points and 14 rebounds.
Wisconsin baby-sit Johnny Davis reacts after dunking the ball in the 2nd half of the Badgers’ 87-78 win over the Hawkeyes January. half-dozen, 2022, at the Kohl Center in Madison. Davis scored 26 points, grabbed 9 rebounds and handed out five assists in 35 minutes.
Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis slaps hands with teammates as he comes off the court in the 2d half of the Badgers’ 87-78 win over the Hawkeyes Jan. 6, 2022, at the Kohl Heart in Madison. Davis scored 26 points, grabbed 9 rebounds and handed out five assists in 35 minutes.
Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis shoots confronting Iowa baby-sit Connor McCaffery in the second one-half of the Badgers’ 87-78 win over the Hawkeyes Jan. 6, 2022, at the Kohl Center in Madison. Davis scored 26 points, grabbed ix rebounds and handed out 5 assists in 35 minutes.
Wisconsin’s Johnny Davis scores against Maryland in the first one-half of the Badgers’ 70-69 win over the Terrapins January. 9, 2022, in Higher Park, Md. Davis finished with nineteen points and seven rebounds in 37 minutes.
Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis shoots against Maryland in the first half of the Badgers’ 70-69 win over the Terrapins January. 9, 2022, in Higher Park, Physician. Davis finished with 19 points and vii rebounds in 37 minutes.
Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis drives as Maryland ‘s Xavier Light-green defends in the kickoff one-half of the Badgers’ 70-69 win over the Terrapins Jan. nine, 2022, in College Park, Dr.. Davis finished with 19 points and 7 rebounds in 37 minutes.
Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis struggles for the brawl with Maryland’s Fatts Russell, correct, in the 2d half of the Badgers’ seventy-69 win over the Terrapins Jan. ix, 2022, in College Park, Md. Davis finished with 19 points and 7 rebounds in 37 minutes.
Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis drives to the basket against Northwestern guard Ryan Greer (2) and heart Ryan Young during the first one-half of the Badgers’ 82-76 win over the Wildcats Jan. eighteen, 2022, in Evanston, Sick. Davis finished with 27 points and 8 rebounds.
Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis drives to the basket against Michigan State baby-sit A.J. Hoggard in the 2d one-half of the Badgers 86-74 loss to the Spartans Jan. 21, 2022, at the Kohl Center in Madison. Davis finished with 25 points and v rebounds in 37 minutes.
Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis works against Nebraska’s Kobe Webster (x) and Eduardo Andre (35) during the first one-half of the Badgers’ 73-65 win over the Cornhuskers January. 27, 2022, in Lincoln, Bill. Davis finished with 13 points and 9 rebounds in 31 minutes.
Wisconsin guards Chucky Hepburn, left, and Johnny Davis go after the ball against Minnesota forward Jamison Battle during the second half of the Badgers’ 66-60 win over the Golden Gophers Jan. 30, 2022, at the Kohl Eye in Madison. Davis finished with xvi points and xv rebounds in 37 minutes.
Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis shoots against Minnesota’s Sean Sutherlin during the first half of the Badgers’ 66-60 win over the Golden Gophers Jan. 30, 2022, at the Kohl Middle in Madison.
Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis grabs a rebound in the showtime half of the Badgers’ 51-49 win over the Penn State Nittany Lions Feb. 5, 2022, at the Kohl Center in Madison. Davis scored a season-low 4 points while grabbing 9 rebounds in 35 minutes.
Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis is dedicated by Penn Land guard Jalen Pickett in the first half of the Badgers’ 51-49 win over the Penn State Nittany Lions Feb. 5, 2022, at the Kohl Center in Madison. Davis scored a season-depression 4 points while grabbing 9 rebounds in 35 minutes.
Wisconsin baby-sit Johnny Davis drives towards the basket while defended past Penn Land guard Myles Dread in the second half of the Badgers’ 51-49 win over the Penn State Nittany Lions Feb. 5, 2022, at the Kohl Heart in Madison. Davis scored a flavor-low iv points while grabbing 9 rebounds in 35 minutes.
Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis shoots against Michigan Land’s Max Christie during the first half of the Badgers’ seventy-62 win over the Spartans February. 8, 2022, in East Lansing, Mich. Davis scored a game-high 25 points to go along with half-dozen rebounds and 3 assists.
Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis is fouled by Michigan State’s Max Christie during the starting time half of the Badgers’ lxx-62 win over the Spartans Feb. 8, 2022, in Eastward Lansing, Mich. Davis scored a game-high 25 points to continue with 6 rebounds and 3 assists.
Michigan State’s Gabe Brown and Wisconsin’southward Johnny Davis wrestle for the ball during the second half of the Badgers’ seventy-62 win over the Spartans Feb. 8, 2022, in Due east Lansing, Mich. Davis scored a game-high 25 points to keep with 6 rebounds and 3 assists.
Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis rebounds the brawl against Rutgers during the get-go one-half of the Badgers’ 73-65 loss to the Cerise Knights February. 12, 2022, at the Kohl Heart in Madison. Davis finished with 11 points and 8 rebounds in 34 minutes.
Wisconsin guards Johnny Davis, left, and Chucky Hepburn gloat following the Badgers’ 74-69 win over the Indiana Hoosiers February. fifteen, 2022, in Bloomington, Ind. Davis tied for the game high with 30 points to proceed with a game-loftier 12 rebounds in 38 minutes.
Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis drives to the basket confronting Michigan guard Eli Brooks in the second one-half of the Badgers’ 77-63 win over the Wolverines Feb. 20, 2022, at the Kohl Center in Madison.
Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis hugs teammate Chucky Hepburn after the Badgers defeated the Michigan Wolverines 77-63 on Feb. 20, 2022, at the Kohl Center in Madison. Davis 25 points and 6 rebounds in 37 minutes.
Wisconsin players cheer on teammate guard Johnny Davis, left, subsequently the Badgers’ 77-63 win over the Wolverines Feb. 20, 2022, at the Kohl Middle in Madison. Davis finished with 25 points and 6 rebounds in 37 minutes.
Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis falls after a standoff with Minnesota guard Sean Sutherlin during the second half of the Badgers’ 68-67 win over the Gilded Gophers Feb. 23, 2022, in Minneapolis. Davis, called for charging on the play, finished with 12 points and 9 rebounds.
Wisconsin baby-sit Johnny Davis drives to the handbasket past Rutgers forrard Dean Reiber during the first half of the Badgers’ 66-61 win over the Ruddy Knights Feb. 26, 2022, in Piscataway, North.J. Davis finished with nineteen points and 8 rebounds.
Wisconsin baby-sit Johnny Davis drives against Rutgers during the first one-half of the Badgers’ 66-61 win over the Scarlet Knights Feb. 26, 2022, in Piscataway, N.J. Davis finished with 19 points and eight rebounds.
Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis drives to the basket against Purdue guard Jaden Ivey during the beginning half of the Badgers’ 70-67 win over the Boilermakers March 1, 2022, at the Kohl Centre in Madison. Davis had xvi points and eight rebounds as UW secured at least a share of the Big Ten regular-season championship.
Wisconsin baby-sit Johnny Davis defends Purdue baby-sit Jaden Ivey during the second half of the Badgers’ lxx-67 win over the Boilermakers March i, 2022, at the Kohl Center in Madison. Davis had 16 points and 8 rebounds every bit UW secured at least a share of the Big Ten regular-flavor championship.
Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis scores against Purdue guard Jaden Ivey, left, and forrard Stonemason Gillis during the second half of the Badgers’ lxx-67 win over the Boilermakers March ane, 2022, at the Kohl Heart in Madison. Davis had 16 points and 8 rebounds every bit UW secured at to the lowest degree a share of the Big Ten regular-season title.
Wisconsin guard Jordan Davis, left, talks to his brother Johnny Davis during the second half of the Badgers’ 70-67 win over the Purdue Boilermakers March 1, 2022, at the Kohl Center in Madison. Johnny Davis had 16 points and 8 rebounds as UW secured at least a share of the Big Ten regular-flavour championship.
Wisconsin baby-sit Johnny Davis drives to the basket against Purdue during the second one-half of the Badgers’ 70-67 win over the Boilermakers March 1, 2022, at the Kohl Center in Madison. Davis had 16 points and viii rebounds as UW secured at least a share of the Big Ten regular-season championship.
Purdue guard Jaden Ivey works confronting Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis during the second half of the Badgers’ seventy-67 win over the Boilermakers March i, 2022, at the Kohl Centre in Madison. Davis had sixteen points and eight rebounds as UW secured at least a share of the Big X regular-season championship. Ivey finished with 22 points, 5 rebounds and five assists.
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