Fox Sports is picking the Wisconsin Badgers as one of the surprise teams in the Big Ten next season.
Analyst Nick Bahe concedes that coach Greg Gard’s team will be missing Johnny Davis, Brad Davison, and its top three reserves.
He points to forward Tyler Wahl and junior Steve Crowl as a powerful front court.
He also says point guard Chucky Hepburn will be the Badgers’ next star guard.
The basketball program is also counting on transfers like Max Klesmit and Kamri McGee – and has reason to hope for improving performances from Jordan Davis, Jacobi Neath, and Carter Gilmore.
Wisconsin will be looking for its third Big Ten title in the last four years.