Wisconsin forward Micah Potter announced today that he will not return to the Badgers next season and pursue a career at the next level.
The former Ohio State transfer made his announcement on Twitter, thanking Badger nation for his two years in Madison and closing with: “Madison will always be a place I call home, but for now it is time to move on and see what God has in store for me at the next level.”
Thank you Badger Nation ❤️ pic.twitter.com/SeR9hcv4BW
— Micah Potter (@BigJam_23) March 24, 2021
His announcement follows similar posts by Nate Reuvers and D’Mitrik Trice, all three pointing towards the 2020-21 season being the seniors’ last with the Badgers. This all in light, obviously, of the NCAA giving players an extra year of eligibility due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Potter’s career at Wisconsin will most likely end after an eventful two years, to say the least.
- Committed to Wisconsin after two years at Ohio State, but wasn’t granted eligibility by the NCAA and missed the first few months of the 2019-2020 season
- Helped lead the Badgers to a Big Ten regular-season championship
- Was an integral part of Wisconsin’s up-and-down 2020-21 season, though at most times was one of the most impactful players in the rotation
The forward leaves Madison with 52 games played, 23 starts and averages of 11.6 points-per-game, 6.1 rebounds-per-game, 1 assist-per-game, 0.8 blocks-per-game and shooting percentages of 51% from the field and 40% from three.
We now await the decision announcements from the rest of the senior class as the offseason continues to get underway.
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