Wisconsin Basketball Falls Short Despite Second-Half Surge

[Da-news-now]

Despite a furious second half rally, the Wisconsin Basketball team lost to No. 22 Baylor 70-65. The Badgers trailed by 12 at the half and were down by 19 at the 11-minute mark. But the Badgers fought back and made it a game at the end on the backs of All-American Ethan Happ and freshman Brad Davison. Ethan Happ led the Badgers with 23 points and 13 rebounds. Brad Davison had 13 points, and...

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This team is going to grow all year. Each week they will show more. Before they're through, they'll be in the hunt for another trip to the NCAA tourney.

Davison is going to be a great player! He does so many things so well already. Imagine his growth in a year. Next year, a possible 2nd or 3rd team All American.

 

[57packer]

Yup, nice comeback, and exactly what I was looking for - them being competitive against a tough schedule.

Only downside for me right now is that Davison looks like the 2nd best player on the team. Not much development from the juniors who really should be carrying this team. Van Vliet is a huge disappointment as is Charlie Thomas. Neither look like they will be dependable options in a tough Big-10 season. Illikainen is what he is - decent position defender and not much else. Pritzl has moments where he looks OK, but shot is still off and he looks like he a little gun-shy right now. Iverson is about the next most improved and plays tough though his shot is still not much of a factor.

They will get better and they will be in the hunt.