Future Badgers just keep on winning. This morning, the Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) named Johnny Davis the 2019-20 Mr. Basketball award winner in the state of Wisconsin.
Davis led his La Crosse Central Red Raiders to a 20-5 mark, and a 10-2 record in conference before their postseason was cut short. The Wisconsin native averaged 27.2 points per game for a team that finished 9th in the state according to MaxPreps.com rankings. The 6-4 swingman is part of a 2020 class that features five solid pieces, including his brother Jordan Davis.
Jonathan Davis has the look and feel of a player who is ready to make an impact right away. He optimizes the word smooth, with athleticism, enough size for his position, and the ability to score at all three levels. His length creates matchup problems for smaller guards, and he is an above-average finisher at the rim. Greg Gard has a player stepping into Madison that will be ready to contribute as a freshman.
There is plenty to be excited about for the future of Wisconsin basketball, and pieces like Davis, as well as the rest of the 2020 recruiting class, are major reasons why.