Wisconsin sophomore Johnny Davis announced Thursday on ESPN’s “NBA Today” that he will declare for the 2022 NBA draft and forgo his remaining collegiate eligibility.
Davis, who was a consensus first-team All-American, averaged 19.7 points, 8.2 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.2 steals in 31 games. He was also named the Big Ten Player of the Year after leading the Badgers to the conference regular-season title.
The 6-foot-5 guard had an incredible rise up draft boards this year and has his name in the mix to be a high pick. He finished third in scoring in the Big Ten and proved to be a dynamic scorer by creating for himself or by working in the mid-range.
Very excited for the next chapter in my life. Forever a Badger. #OnWisconsin pic.twitter.com/fBekmYnrYj
— Jonathan Davis (@JohnnyDavis) March 31, 2022
Davis is considered to be a top-10 pick on June 23 after a tremendous season. With three 30-point performances, including a season-high 37 points against then-No. 3 Purdue, Davis showed all season long how dynamic of a scorer he can be and that should translate to the next level.
Underclassmen have until April 24 to declare for the NBA draft.
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