Wisconsin Badgers News Page 54 - College Basketball

Jonathan Davis - Back in action Wednesday Davis (illness) is starting Wednesday against Illinois State.

Impact Davis missed the Dec. 15 matchup with Nicholls State due to an illness and COVID caused multiple cancelations over the past two weeks, and he'll return to the court for Wednesday's contest. Davis is averaging 20.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.6 steals in 33.3 minutes per contest this season.

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Carter Higginbottom - Out Wednesday Higginbottom (undisclosed) will not suit up for Wednesday's contest against Illinois State.

Impact The junior high-flyer will not be in uniform Wednesday as the Badgers take on the Redbirds. His next chance to return comes Monday against Purdue.

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lorne Bowman - Not suiting up Wednesday Bowman will not be available for Wednesday's game against Illinois State, Brandon Harrison beat writer for the University of Wisconsin reports.

Impact It's unclear why Bowman won't be available for this contest. Wisconsin will be shorthanded with four other Badgers ruled out. His next chance to return will be on Monday against Purdue.

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jahcobi Neath - Won't be available Wednesday Neath will not be available for Wednesday's game against Illinois State, Brandon Harrison beat writer for the University of Wisconsin reports.

Impact Neath sat with an illness earlier this month, so it's not clear what this issue is for. The Badger will be short five bodies total for Wednesday's contest. He will hope to return next Monday against Purdue.

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ben Carlson - Out Wednesday Carlson (undisclosed) is out for Wednesday's contest against Illinois State, Brandon Harrison beat writer for the University of Wisconsin reports.

Impact The sophomore forward is set to miss his first game of the season due to an undisclosed injury. Expect Chris Vogt and Carter Gilmore to see more usage in Carlson's absence. The Minnesota native's next chance to return comes Monday against Purdue.

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Justin Taphorn - One of five Badgers out Wednesday Taphorn will not be available for Wednesday's game against Illinois State, Brandon Harrison beat writer for the University of Wisconsin reports.

Impact Taphorn is one of five Badgers ruled out for this contest. It was not specified why Taphorn will not be available. The Badgers will hope to get some help back next week against Purdue.

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jahcobi Neath's experience should pay dividends for the Badgers Wake Forest transfer Jahcobi Neath is becoming a valued member of Greg Gard’s rotation due to the vast amount of experience he brings to thi...

DECEMBER 23, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Jonathan Davis - Game called off The Badgers game against George Mason on Thursday has been called off due to COVID-19 issues within Wisconsin's program, Jeff Goodman of WatchStadium.com reports.

Impact Wisconsin joins the mass number of teams who are dealing with COVID-19 outbreaks across the country and have called the game off themselves after scheduling George Mason as a replacement opponent due to a COVID-19 cancelation from Morgan State. The team's next scheduled game arrives Dec. 29 against Illinois State.

DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

George Mason faces tough test vs No. 24 Wisconsin

No. 24 Wisconsin presents a tough challenge for George Mason

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wisconsin finds opponent for Thursday MADISON — The Wisconsin Badgers, amid a COVID-19 schedule shuffle, have found an opponent for Thursday. They'll play the George Mason Patrio...

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

WKU looks to knock off No. 20 Kentucky

No. 20 Kentucky looks to give Western Kentucky its fifth straight loss against ranked opponents

DECEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wisconsin sneaks back into the AP Top 25 The Wisconsin men’s basketball team went just 1-0 last week—a narrow 71-68 win over Nicholls. The team now sits at 9-2 on the young season....

DECEMBER 20, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Johnny Davis Projected Top 10 in Sports Illustrated 2022 NBA Mock Draft Wisconsin hasn't had a player selected in the NBA Draft since 2015.

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Baylor, the fourth No. 1 team in the country, tops Andy Katz's CBB tiers I CBB on Fox

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • Fox Sports

Chris Vogt providing a spark in more ways than one this week MADISON — Performances filled with momentum swinging moments are starting to become routine for Chris Vogt, who’s come off the bench in each...

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Carter Gilmore - Scoreless in four minutes Gilmore finished with zero points (0-1 FT) across four minutes during Wednesday's 71-68 victory over Nicholls.

Impact Gilmore returned following missing Saturday's game against Ohio State due to an illness. He is not going to be a fantasy relevant player unless Wisconsin suffers a few injuries in the frontcourt.

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lorne Bowman - 14 minutes in return from illness Bowman closed with four points (1-2 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-3 FT) and three rebounds in 14 minutes during Wednesday's 71-68 win over Nicholls.

Impact Bowman had been dealing with a non-COVID related illness. He ended up right around his average of 4.3 points per game and should continue to see around 15 minutes off the bench.

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Reserves Neath, Vogt come up big for UW in second half of 71-68 victory over Nicholls State MADISON — If there’s anything the Wisconsin Badgers need after 11 games, it’s a little time off. Injuries and illnesses have prevented them...

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Minus Davis, Wisconsin fends off feisty Nicholls 71-68

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

DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chucky Hepburn - Scores nine in win Hepburn chipped in nine points (3-8 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), one assist and two steals over 32 minutes during Wednesday's 71-68 victory over Nicholls.

Impact Hepburn saw plenty of playing time in Wednesday's narrow victory but had some issues with efficiency once again. He's now converted just 25 percent of his field-goal attempts across the last three games and has scored in double figures just twice in his first 11 collegiate appearances.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

GAME DAY: Nicholls at Wisconsin Wisconsin looks to rebound from Saturday's loss to Ohio State.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Jahcobi Neath - Productive in spot start Neath notched nine points (3-6 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 27 minutes during Wednesday's 71-68 victory over Nicholls.

Impact Neath took on a starting role Wednesday with Johnny Davis (illness) sidelined, and the junior was productive in his first start for the Badgers. In spite of his results Wednesday, Neath hasn't been very involved early in the year and should revert to a bench role once Davis is back in action.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

How to watch: Wisconsin basketball vs. Nicholls State How to watch, listen and stream the Wisconsin Badgers against the Nicholls State Colonels on Wednesday night:

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Jahcobi Neath - Starting for Davis Neath will start in Wednesday's game against Nicholls State.

Impact With Johnny Davis out due to a non-COVID illness, Neath will make his first start of the 2021 season. In four appearances this year, he's averaged 1.8 points and one rebound over 9.8 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Davis - Ruled out Wednesday with illness Davis (illness) will not be available for Wednesday's game against Nicholls State, Evan Flood of 247Sports reports.

Impact Davis is dealing with a non-COVID related illness. This is a big blow for the Badgers, as Davis was averaging 20.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, 1.6 steals, and 1.6 three-pointers per game this season. Luckily they are not playing a Big Ten opponent tonight, but it will force other options to have to step up and contribute in the scoring column.

DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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George Mason faces tough test vs No. 24 Wisconsin

WKU looks to knock off No. 20 Kentucky

Baylor, the fourth No. 1 team in the country, tops Andy Katz's CBB tiers I CBB on Fox

Minus Davis, Wisconsin fends off feisty Nicholls 71-68