Johnny Davis: From fresh-faced Wisconsin freshman to national player of the year hopeful — in photos
University of Wisconsin men's basketball player Johnny Davis grew from a bench contributor as a highly touted freshman into the Badgers' leading scorer and one of the most productive players in the nation while helping capture a Big Ten title during his sophomore season.
Check out 100 of the best photos from Davis' stellar run with UW:
Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis prepares to shoot in the first half of the Badgers' 92-58 win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Nov. 27, 2020, at the Kohl Center in Madison. Davis scored 9 points and grabbed 8 rebounds in 25 minutes off the bench in his second game for the Badgers.
Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis drives toward the basket against Arkansas-Pine Bluff guard Dequan Morris in the second half of a game at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. Davis scored 9 points and grabbed 8 rebounds in 25 minutes off the bench in his second game for the Badgers.
Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis shoots over Green Bay guard Amari Davis in the second half of the Badgers' 82-42 win over the Phoenix Dec. 1, 2020, at the Kohl Center in Madison. Davis contributed 2 points and 5 rebounds in 19 minutes.
Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis drives to the basket against Loyola guard Baylor Hebb in the second half of the Badgers' 77-63 win over the Ramblers Dec. 15, 2020, at the Kohl Center in Madison. Davis had 12 points and 5 rebounds in 23 minutes off the bench.
Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis shoots over Louisville center Samuell Williamson in the first half of the Badgers' 85-48 victory over the Cardinals Dec. 19, 2020, at the Kohl Center in Madison. Davis finished with 7 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals.
Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis shoots a 3-pointer against Nebraska guard Thorir Thorbjarnarson in the first half of the Badgers' 67-53 win over the Cornhuskers Dec. 22, 2020, at the Kohl Center in Madison. Davis contributed 7 points and 6 rebounds in 24 minutes.
Wisconsin guard Jonathan Davis drives to the basket against Nebraska guard Dalano Banton in the second half of the Badgers' 67-53 win over the Cornhuskers Dec. 22, 2020, at the Kohl Center in Madison. Davis had 7 points and 6 rebounds in 24 minutes.
Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis drives to the basket in the first half of the Badgers' 80-73 double-overtime win over the Indiana Hoosiers on Jan. 7, 2021, at the Kohl Center in Madison. Davis had 6 points and 8 rebounds in 41 minutes off the bench.
Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis puts up a shot against Northwestern guard Chase Audige in the first half of the Badgers' 68-52 win over the Wildcats Jan. 20, 2021, at the Kohl Center in Madison. Davis scored 8 points and grabbed 6 rebounds in the win.
Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis drives to the basket against Northwestern guard Chase Audige in the first half of the Badgers' 68-52 win over the Wildcats Jan. 20, 2021, at the Kohl Center in Madison.
Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis drives to the basket against Ohio State guard CJ Walker, left, and forward E.J. Liddell in the second half of the Badgers' 74-62 loss to the Buckeyes Jan. 23, 2021, at the Kohl Center in Madison. Davis contributed 5 points and 5 rebounds in 31 minutes.
Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis loses control of the ball against Penn State forward Seth Lundy, right, and guard Jamari Wheeler in the first half of the Badgers' 72-56 win over the Nittany Lions Feb. 2, 2021, at the Kohl Center in Madison. Davis finished with 17 points and 4 rebounds in 18 minutes of action.
Iowa center Luka Garza blocks a shot by Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis in the first half of the Badgers' 77-62 loss to the Hawkeyes Feb. 18, 2021, at the Kohl Center in Madison. Davis contributed 3 points and 9 rebounds off the bench.
Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis drives down the court against Iowa guard Joe Wieskamp in the second half of the Badgers' 77-62 loss to the Hawkeyes Feb. 18, 2021, at the Kohl Center in Madison. Davis finished with 3 points and 9 rebounds in 33 minutes.
Illinois guard Adam Miller defends Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis in the second half of the Badgers' 74-69 loss to the Fighting Illini Feb. 27, 2021, at the Kohl Center in Madison. Davis had 5 points and 4 rebounds in 28 minutes.
Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis dunks the ball in front of St. Francis guard Trey Quartlebaum in the first half of the Badgers' 81-58 season-opening win over the Terriers Nov. 9, 2021, at the Kohl Center in Madison. Davis had 15 points and 3 rebounds in 26 minutes.
Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis moves to the basket against St. Francis guard Larry Moreno in the first half of the Badgers' 81-58 season-opening win over the Terriers Nov. 9, 2021, at the Kohl Center in Madison. Davis had 15 points and 3 rebounds in 26 minutes.
Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis fights for the ball against Green Bay forwards Ryan Claflin, left, and Cem Kirciman, right, during the first half of the Badgers' 72-34 win over the Phoenix Nov. 12, 2021, at the Kohl Center in Madison. Davis finished with 15 points and 5 rebounds.
Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis drives around a pick set by forward Tyler Wahl while being pursued by Green Bay guard Randy Tucker during the first half of the Badgers' 72-34 win over the Phoenix Nov. 12, 2021, at the Kohl Center in Madison. Davis finished with 15 points and 5 rebounds.
Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis reacts after dunking the ball in the second half of the Badgers' 87-78 win over the Hawkeyes Jan. 6, 2022, at the Kohl Center in Madison. Davis scored 26 points, grabbed 9 rebounds and handed out 5 assists in 35 minutes.
Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis shoots against Iowa guard Connor McCaffery in the second half of the Badgers' 87-78 win over the Hawkeyes Jan. 6, 2022, at the Kohl Center in Madison. Davis scored 26 points, grabbed 9 rebounds and handed out 5 assists in 35 minutes.
Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis drives to the basket against Michigan State guard A.J. Hoggard in the second half of the Badgers 86-74 loss to the Spartans Jan. 21, 2022, at the Kohl Center in Madison. Davis finished with 25 points and 5 rebounds in 37 minutes.
Wisconsin guards Chucky Hepburn, left, and Johnny Davis go after the ball against Minnesota forward Jamison Battle during the second half of the Badgers' 66-60 win over the Golden Gophers Jan. 30, 2022, at the Kohl Center in Madison. Davis finished with 16 points and 15 rebounds in 37 minutes.
Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis is defended by Penn State guard Jalen Pickett in the first half of the Badgers' 51-49 win over the Penn State Nittany Lions Feb. 5, 2022, at the Kohl Center in Madison. Davis scored a season-low 4 points while grabbing 9 rebounds in 35 minutes.
Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis drives towards the basket while defended by Penn State guard Myles Dread in the second half of the Badgers' 51-49 win over the Penn State Nittany Lions Feb. 5, 2022, at the Kohl Center in Madison. Davis scored a season-low 4 points while grabbing 9 rebounds in 35 minutes.
Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis rebounds the ball against Rutgers during the first half of the Badgers' 73-65 loss to the Scarlet Knights Feb. 12, 2022, at the Kohl Center in Madison. Davis finished with 11 points and 8 rebounds in 34 minutes.
Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis drives to the basket against Michigan guard Eli Brooks in the second half of the Badgers' 77-63 win over the Wolverines Feb. 20, 2022, at the Kohl Center in Madison.
Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis hugs teammate Chucky Hepburn after the Badgers defeated the Michigan Wolverines 77-63 on Feb. 20, 2022, at the Kohl Center in Madison. Davis 25 points and 6 rebounds in 37 minutes.
Wisconsin players cheer on teammate guard Johnny Davis, left, after the Badgers' 77-63 win over the Wolverines Feb. 20, 2022, at the Kohl Center in Madison. Davis finished with 25 points and 6 rebounds in 37 minutes.
Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis drives to the basket against Purdue guard Jaden Ivey during the first half of the Badgers' 70-67 win over the Boilermakers March 1, 2022, at the Kohl Center in Madison. Davis had 16 points and 8 rebounds as UW secured at least a share of the Big Ten regular-season championship.
Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis defends Purdue guard Jaden Ivey during the second half of the Badgers' 70-67 win over the Boilermakers March 1, 2022, at the Kohl Center in Madison. Davis had 16 points and 8 rebounds as UW secured at least a share of the Big Ten regular-season championship.
Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis scores against Purdue guard Jaden Ivey, left, and forward Mason Gillis during the second half of the Badgers' 70-67 win over the Boilermakers March 1, 2022, at the Kohl Center in Madison. Davis had 16 points and 8 rebounds as UW secured at least a share of the Big Ten regular-season championship.
Wisconsin guard Jordan Davis, left, talks to his brother Johnny Davis during the second half of the Badgers' 70-67 win over the Purdue Boilermakers March 1, 2022, at the Kohl Center in Madison. Johnny Davis had 16 points and 8 rebounds as UW secured at least a share of the Big Ten regular-season championship.
Wisconsin guard Johnny Davis drives to the basket against Purdue during the second half of the Badgers' 70-67 win over the Boilermakers March 1, 2022, at the Kohl Center in Madison. Davis had 16 points and 8 rebounds as UW secured at least a share of the Big Ten regular-season championship.
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