This year’s Wisconsin Badgers team currently has 9 players averaging more than 10 minutes a game, and 11 players who have seen the floor consistently. Off the bench, those players are Bowman, Neath, Gilmore, Carlson, Vogt, and Jordan Davis. The problem however, is that despite Greg Gard’s deep rotation, he’s not getting a ton of consistent production.
This is a team that’s heavily reliant on Johnny Davis and Brad Davison’s nightly scoring output, and it’s becoming more evident that they’re going to need some additional help. If that’s not going to be a consistent third scoring option, then this team is going to need more from their role players.
One of the players that’s been stepping up as of late is Cincinnati transfer Chris Vogt.
Chris Vogt was brought to Wisconsin to be a big bodied defensive presence, rebound, alter shots, and set good screens – anything more was going to be considered a bonus.
Chris Vogt sets TERRIFIC screens. #Badgers pic.twitter.com/6xIofCGzNx
— Badger Notes (@Badger_Notes) December 9, 2021
After scoring seven combined points in the first eight games, Vogt is averaging 8.3 points and 5 rebounds over his last three games. It’s also worth noting that he’s seen his three highest minute totals of the season during this three game stretch.
While I don’t think Chris Vogt can be a major contributor in terms of scoring, I do think he can continue to see expanded opportunities, especially if Steven Crowl continues to struggle.
Chris Vogt isn’t the kind of player you go out of your way to manufacture a ton of touches for, but at 260lbs, Vogt can move defenders and take high percentage shots around the rim.
The addition of Chris Vogt in the transfer portal is already paying dividends.
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