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NCAA Basketball: Top 10 teams currently underachieving in 2019-20 season

By Donovan Darlington

CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 15: Cole Anthony #2 of the North Carolina Tar Heels drives to the basket against the Gardner-Webb Runnin Bulldogs during the second half of their game at the Dean Smith Center on November 15, 2019 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. North Carolina won 77-61. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 15: Cole Anthony #2 of the North Carolina Tar Heels drives to the basket against the Gardner-Webb Runnin Bulldogs during the second half of their game at the Dean Smith Center on November 15, 2019 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. North Carolina won 77-61. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 26: Brad Davison #34 of the Wisconsin Badgers (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 26: Brad Davison #34 of the Wisconsin Badgers (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) /

7. Wisconsin Badgers

Record: 7-5

It was no secret that Wisconsin was not going to be as great this season; however, nobody thought the issues would be as real as they are. Last season, just like the three years before last, the Badgers offense relied on the frontcourt skill of Ethan Happ.

With Happ gone this year, everyone knew that Wisconsin would have plenty to consider offensively. Losing somebody that puts up one of the most productive careers in NCAA basketball history is never easy, and it has shown for Wisconsin.

The Badgers offense continues to rely a lot on the frontcourt. Forward Nate Reuvers leads the team in scoring with 15.2 ppg. Reuvers is a great player, but he has needed some help.

One thing that definitely hurt the Badgers early on was the eligibility issues with Micah Potter. Potter transferred from Ohio State in December of 2018 but did not get to play the first 10 games of this season. Potter played his first game in a Wisconsin uniform on December, 21st against Milwaukee. He scored 12 points in what was an 83-64 victory for Wisconsin. He may provide this team with a boost.

In the backcourt, things have gone a little differently than expected, and it seems like the guards may need to get more involved if things are to turn around this year. The Badgers possess a very talented backcourt in Kobe King, D’Mitrik Trice, and Brad Davidson. The trio is averaging 11.5, 9.8, and 9.3 ppg, respectively.

It was thought that the backcourt may be how Wisconsin threatens this season, but it seems as if they are still looking to front court dominance. It hasn’t been telling as to whether this is the issue, but a more balanced attack with the guards and bigs alike may allow them to be competitive in the Big Ten as they look to head back to the NCAA Tournament.

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