Wisconsin confident it can keep winning without Johnny Davis
October 19, 2022 GMTWisconsin 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.
Wizards draft Wisconsin’s Johnny Davis with 10th pick
June 24, 2022 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — During the interview process with Johnny Davis leading up to the NBA draft, Washington Wizards coach Wes Unseld Jr. realized this was a player with an impressive feel for the game.
Mathurin, Griffin, Davis, Sharpe top wings in NBA draft
June 17, 2022 GMTArizona’s Bennedict Mathurin, Duke’s A.J. Griffin and Wisconsin’s Johnny Davis spent the past season showing off their NBA potential in front of big crowds at the college level, including in the NCAA Tournament.
Wisconsin adds Wofford transfer Max Klesmit to its backcourt
May 6, 2022 GMTMADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin has added former Wofford guard Max Klesmit as the Badgers continue reshaping their roster.
Klesmit, who is from Neenah, Wisconsin, scored 14.9 points per game for Wofford this past season and earned third-team all-Southern Conference honors.
Guard Kamari McGee transferring from Green Bay to Wisconsin
April 13, 2022 GMTMADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin has added Green Bay transfer Kamari McGee, a 6-foot guard who averaged 11.6 points in his lone season with the Phoenix.
McGee, who is from Racine, Wisconsin, made the Horizon League’s all-freshman team this season.
Kentucky’s Oscar Tshiebwe wins John R. Wooden Award
April 5, 2022 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Oscar Tshiebwe of Kentucky won the John R. Wooden Award as the men’s college basketball player of the year.
Tuesday's announcement from the Los Angeles Athletic Club was made on ESPN’s “SportsCenter.”
Kentucky’s Tshiebwe named AP men’s college player of year
April 1, 2022 GMTNEW ORLEANS (AP) — Kentucky's Oscar Tshiebwe spent an entire season relentlessly chasing and pulling down seemingly every rebound that came his way — and plenty that didn't, too.
“I want to be the greatest rebounder I can be,” Tshiebwe said.
Wisconsin’s Davis says he’s entering NBA draft, hiring agent
March 31, 2022 GMTMADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s Johnny Davis is ready to turn pro after delivering a superb sophomore season.
Agbaji, Tshiebwe among 5 finalists for men’s Wooden Award
March 31, 2022 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Ochai Agbaji of Kansas, Johnny Davis of Wisconsin, Iowa’s Keegan Murray, Drew Timme of Gonzaga and Oscar Tshiebwe of Kentucky are the five finalists for the men's John R. Wooden Award as college basketball’s player of the year.
Kalscheur, Iowa State beat Wisconsin to reach Sweet 16
March 21, 2022 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — Gabe Kalscheur made a handful of big shots for Iowa State, and he helped the Cyclones put together another stellar defensive performance.
No Minnesota nice for Kalscheur. Not in Wisconsin, anyway.
Wisconsin outlasts Colgate 67-60 as Davis leads comeback
March 19, 2022 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — Johnny Davis offered a simple explanation for how Wisconsin stepped up down the stretch to avoid a first-round upset.
“We just stopped being lazy on defense and non-fundamental,” the All-America guard and Big Ten player of the year said.
March Madness: Wisconsin’s Johnny Davis rises to stardom
March 16, 2022 GMTMADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis drives to the basket with the same ferocity he used to show while running over defenders as a high school quarterback.
Big Ten lands three players on AP All-America first team
March 15, 2022 GMTKeegan Murray has given Iowa a first-team Associated Press All-American for the third straight year, and Kofi Cockburn has made it two in a row for Illinois — not bad for a couple programs that haven't had a whole lot of them.
The Associated Press Men’s All-America Teams
March 15, 2022 GMTThe Associated Press All-America men’s basketball team with statistics through regular-season and conference tournaments:
First Team
Oscar Tshiebwe, Kentucky, 6-9, 255, Junior, Lubumbashi, Congo, 17.0 points, 15.1 rebounds (59 of 60 first-place votes, 298 points)
Badgers’ Davis expects to play this week despite ‘dirty’ hit
March 9, 2022 GMTMADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin star Johnny Davis says he expects to play in the Big Ten Tournament after getting knocked out of the Badgers’ regular-season finale on a hit he described as “dirty and uncalled for.”
Badgers’ Johnny Davis, Greg Gard take AP Big Ten top honors
March 9, 2022 GMTWisconsin'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.
Davis won top honors over Iowa's Keegan Murray on Tuesday, and both were unanimous picks for spots on the AP All-Big Ten team along with Purdue's Jaden Ivey in voting of journalists who cover the conference.
Focus of Big Ten Tournament: Howard’s return, Davis’ health
March 8, 2022 GMTMichigan coach Juwan Howard’s return and Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis’ injury are the major plotlines heading into the Big Ten Tournament that starts Wednesday in Indianapolis.
Howard is returning from a five-game suspension as the Wolverines attempt to play their way off the bubble and into the 68-team NCAA Tournament field.
No. 10 Wisconsin loses star, B10 clinch chance; Huskers win
March 7, 2022 GMTMADISON, Wis. (AP) — Tenth-ranked Wisconsin lost leading scorer Johnny Davis when he was injured on a flagrant foul early in the second half, and the Badgers missed a chance to clinch the Big Ten title outright by falling to Nebraska 74-73 Sunday.
Davis hurt, No. 10 Wisconsin misses B10 clinch, Huskers win
March 7, 2022 GMTMADISON, Wis. (AP) — Tenth-ranked Wisconsin lost leading scorer Johnny Davis when he was injured on a flagrant foul early in the second half, and the Badgers missed a chance to clinch the Big Ten title outright by falling to Nebraska 74-73 Sunday.
No. 10 Wisconsin succeeding at record rate in close games
February 28, 2022 GMTMADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin leads the Big Ten and has emerged as one of college basketball’s biggest surprises because of an uncanny ability to win close games.
The 10th-ranked Badgers have won their last 14 games that were decided by six points or fewer.
No. 13 Wisconsin edges Rutgers 66-61, takes Big Ten lead
February 27, 2022 GMTPISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — 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.
Big Ten This Week: No. 13 Badgers out to avenge Rutgers loss
February 25, 2022 GMTA look at the upcoming weekend around the Big Ten Conference:
GAME OF THE WEEKEND
No. 13 Wisconsin at Rutgers, Saturday. The Badgers (22-5, 13-4) must avenge their Feb. 12 loss to the Scarlet Knights to set up a Tuesday home game against No.
Big men help No. 13 Badgers hold on to beat Gophers 68-67
February 24, 2022 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Johnny Davis had a quiet game that ended early, when Wisconsin's standout guard fouled out with 2:35 to go and the 13th-ranked Badgers gripping hard on a one-point lead at Minnesota.
Badgers’ Davis brothers to endorse Jockey underwear
February 19, 2022 GMTKENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin basketball players Johnny and Jordan Davis are set to endorse Jockey International Inc. underwear.
Davis’ closing flurry sends No. 15 Wisconsin past Indiana
February 16, 2022 GMTBLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Johnny Davis packed a powerful closing punch Tuesday night.
Indiana couldn't counter.
The sophomore guard scored the final 13 points for No. 15 Wisconsin, finished with 30 and boosted the Badgers' Big Ten title hopes with a 74-69 comeback victory over the Hoosiers.
Davis scores 25, lifts No 14 Wisconsin past No. 17 MSU 70-62
February 9, 2022 GMTEAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Johnny Davis had a game-high 25 points, leading No. 14 Wisconsin to a 70-62 victory over No. 17 Michigan State on Tuesday night.
The win lifted the second-place Badgers (19-4 overall, 10-3 Big Ten) to within a half-game of first-place Illinois in the Big Ten Conference.
Wahl’s basket helps No. 11 Wisconsin edge Penn State 51-49
February 6, 2022 GMTMADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin proved it can win even when it doesn’t get much offense from national player of the year candidate Johnny Davis or fifth-year senior Brad Davison.
Cockburn leads No. 18 Illinois past No. 11 Wisconsin, 80-67
February 3, 2022 GMTCHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Kofi Cockburn had 37 points and 12 rebounds and No. 18 Illinois beat No. 11 Wisconsin 80-67 on Wednesday night.
Cockburn had 20 first-half points on 10-of-12 shooting, including two rim-rattling dunks.
Davis delivers as No. 11 Wisconsin defeats Minnesota 66-60
January 31, 2022 GMTMADISON, Wis. (AP) — After relying on a balanced attack for most of the day, Wisconsin knew exactly who needed to have the ball in his hands in the closing minutes of a tie game.
Ivey’s late 3 lifts No. 6 Purdue over No. 16 Ohio State
January 30, 2022 GMTWEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Jaden Ivey hit a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 0.6 seconds left and No. 6 Purdue fended off a late charge from No. 16 Ohio State for an 81-78 victory Sunday.
The Boilermakers led by 52-32 with 14:35 left in the game, but the Buckeyes methodically fought their way back and finally tied it at 78 on E.J.
No. 14 Michigan State ends No. 8 Wisconsin’s 7-game streak
January 22, 2022 GMTMADISON, Wis. (AP) — Malik Hall scored 14 points and No. 14 Michigan State beat No. 8 Wisconsin 86-74 on Friday night to snap the Badgers’ seven-game winning streak.
Hall scores 14 as No. 14 Michigan State tops No. 8 Wisconsin
January 22, 2022 GMTMADISON, Wis. (AP) — Malik Hall scored 14 points and No. 14 Michigan State beat No. 8 Wisconsin 86-74 on Friday night to snap the Badgers’ seven-game winning streak.
Davis scores 27 as No. 8 Wisconsin holds off Northwestern
January 19, 2022 GMTEVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Johnny Davis is getting used to all the attention. All the pushing, grabbing and bumping by opponents.
He just keeps rolling along.
Davis scored 27 points, and No. 8 Wisconsin beat Northwestern 82-76 on Tuesday night for its seventh straight win.
No. 13 Wisconsin beats No. 16 Ohio State for 6th win a row
January 14, 2022 GMTMADISON, Wis. (AP) — Brad Davison scored 25 points and No. 13 Wisconsin beat No. 16 Ohio State 78-68 on Thursday night for its sixth straight victory.
Tyler Wahl added 20 points, one point shy of his career high, for the Badgers (14-2, 5-1 Big Ten).
No. 23 Wisconsin edges Maryland after wasting 21-point lead
January 10, 2022 GMTCOLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Tyler Wahl scored a career-high 21 points, Johnny Davis added 19, and No. 23 Wisconsin survived Maryland’s comeback Sunday night to secure a 70-69 victory.
The Badgers (13-2, 4-1 Big Ten) extended their winning streak to five despite squandering a 21-point lead against the struggling Terrapins.
No. 23 Wisconsin defeats Iowa 87-78 to win 4th straight
January 7, 2022 GMTMADISON, Wis. (AP) — The matchup between two of the nation’s top scorers was a virtual draw.
In every other respect, No. 23 Wisconsin beat Iowa convincingly.
Johnny Davis had 26 points and nine rebounds to help Wisconsin beat Iowa 87-78 on Thursday night for its fourth straight victory.
NBA Prospect Watch: Wisconsin’s Davis breaking out
January 5, 2022 GMTWisconsin’s Johnny Davis spent his freshman year coming off the bench and playing a supporting role for a senior-laden team.
Davis now is the Badgers’ featured performer and is making the most of his opportunity while catching the attention of NBA scouts.
Davis scores 37 in No. 23 Badgers’ win over No. 3 Purdue
January 4, 2022 GMTWEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis was hungry Monday night.
After skipping breakfast in the morning and spending the afternoon trying to figure out how to beat No. 3 Purdue on the road for the first time in nearly eight years, the Badgers found plenty of ways to feed their sophomore star.
No. 23 Wisconsin tops No. 3 Purdue behind Davis’ 37 points
January 4, 2022 GMTWEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Johnny Davis scored a career-high 37 points on Monday night to give No. 23 Wisconsin a 74-69 win over No. 3 Purdue.
The Badgers (11-2, 2-1 Big Ten) used a late 16-5 run to take control and win its third straight.
No. 24 Wisconsin survives Illinois State after 2-week break
December 30, 2021 GMTMADISON, Wis. (AP) — Steven Crowl had a career-high 21 points and nine rebounds, and No. 24 Wisconsin struggled to put away Illinois State, winning 89-85 on Wednesday night in its first game after a two-week break because of COVID-19.
Minus Davis, Wisconsin fends off feisty Nicholls 71-68
December 16, 2021 GMTMADISON, Wisc. (AP) — Brad Davison scored 19 points before fouling out and Tyler Wahl scored 12 and Wisconsin needed a second-half run and then held on to beat Nicholls 71-68 on Wednesday night.
Wisconsin (9-2) now leads all major Division-I level programs with three victories after trailing by double digits after halftime.
Liddell paces No. 21 Ohio State past No. 22 Wisconsin 73-55
December 11, 2021 GMTCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — E.J. Liddell scored 28 points and No. 21 Ohio State shot 50% to defeat No. 22 Wisconsin 73-55 on Saturday.
The Buckeyes (8-2) outscored the Badgers by 13 points in the second half, running away with the game after leading by five points at halftime.
No. 22 Wisconsin beats Indiana 64-59 with huge comeback
December 9, 2021 GMTMADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin is just beginning its Big Ten schedule, but already is establishing a reputation as a team that’s never out of a game — no matter how far it falls behind.
The 22nd-ranked Badgers won the Maui Invitational last month by erasing double-digit deficits in victories over Texas A&M and Saint Mary’s.
Davis leads No. 23 Wisconsin past Marquette 89-76
December 4, 2021 GMTMADISON, Wis. (AP) — Brad Davison is no slouch offensively. Still, with a talent like Johnny Davis on Wisconsin’s roster, he says sometimes the best approach is to give the sophomore the ball and let him figure it out.
Davison powers No. 23 Wisconsin past Georgia Tech 70-66
December 2, 2021 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Brad Davison scored nine straight points midway through the second half and finished with 27, leading No. 23 Wisconsin to a 70-66 win over Georgia Tech on Wednesday night.
The Badgers (6-1) carried a one-point lead into halftime and built a 10-point advantage in the second half behind the play of Davison, a fifth-year senior who is Wisconsin’s second-leading scorer averaging 13.3 points entering the game.
Wisconsin outlasts Saint Mary’s 61-55 to win Maui title
November 25, 2021 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — Wisconsin has its youngest team in two decades after losing six seniors from last year's NCAA Tournament team.
The unknowns kept expectations low, had coach Greg Gard thinking it would take some time for them to gel.
Wisconsin holds off No. 12 Houston with 65-63 upset
November 24, 2021 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — No. 12 Houston scored the first 17 points against Butler in the quarterfinals of the Maui Invitational on Monday, and then allowed Wisconsin to score the first 13 points en route to a 20-point halftime deficit in Tuesday’s semifinal.
Wisconsin beats Texas A&M 69-58 to open Maui Invitational
November 23, 2021 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — Johnny Davis scored 21 points, Brad Davison added 19 and Wisconsin opened the Maui Invitational with a 69-58 victory over Texas A&M on Monday.
Wisconsin (3-1) started slow and limped to the finish, but used two big runs in between to earn a spot in Tuesday's semifinals against No.
Crowl, Wisconsin smash Green Bay after honoring Ryan
November 13, 2021 GMTMADISON, Wis. (AP) — Steven Crowl scored 18 points with seven rebounds and Wisconsin dismantled Green Bay 72-34 on a night in which the program honored former coach Bo Ryan.
Ryan, who retired six years ago, was honored earlier in the day with a spot on the Kohl Center Legends Walk.
Wisconsin defeats St. Francis (Bkn) in season opener 81-58
November 10, 2021 GMTMADISON, Wis. (AP) — Johnny Davis scored 15 points with five assists, freshman Chucky Hepburn added 13 points and a giddy postgame Tik -Tok as Wisconsin defeated St.
Wisconsin hoping to succeed without its usual experience
October 20, 2021 GMTMADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin typically relies on experience to carry the Badgers to the NCAA Tournament each season.
Not this year.
The Badgers have one of their youngest teams in two decades after losing six seniors from a team that went 18-13 and reached the second round of the NCAA Tournament.