The state of Wisconsin has produced some elite-level NBA talent in recent years. Tyrese Haliburton, Tyler Herro, Jordan Poole, and Kevon Looney all call Wisconsin their first home. Now, Johnny Davis is looking to become the next Wisconsin born athlete to take the NBA by storm. After starting in 31 games for the University of Wisconsin this past season, Davis has declared for this year's NBA draft. So how good is Johnny Davis?
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Who Is Johnny Davis?
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High School
University of Wisconsin
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Johnny Davis would enter his freshman year at Wisconsin as a sixth man. He would see the floor in 31 contests but start in none. Even as a 6th man Davis was a major contributor, averaging 7 points and 4 rebounds. We would get to see the full potential of Johnny Davis in his sophomore season. Davis would start all 31 games for Wisconsin as a sophomore and was electric. He put up averages of 20 points, 8 rebounds, and 2 assists, en route to a 25-8 record and a three seed in March Madness. Wisconsin would meet their demise in the second round to Iowa State.
Pro’s
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There is a lot on the court that Johnny Davis does great. He stands at 6’5” and 190 pounds. Although he doesn’t possess a maddening amount of strength, Davis more than makes up for it with his speed. He is elite in transition and is always primed to score a fast-break layup. Although he saw a dip in his three-point percentage last season, Davis finds the most success shooting in the mid-range. The most touted aspect of his game however comes on the defense end. Davis has excellent defensive IQ and is regularly beating guys to spots. Not only can he guard on-ball like a hound, Davis is active in passing lanes and causes havoc for the opposing team. If Davis can build out his frame and continue to work on his shooting he could be a legitimate contributor to winning in the NBA.
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