Wisconsin Basketball: 2021-22 season preview and outlook for Badgers

Key reserves

G Jahcobi Neath, Junior

Jahcobi Neath is another transfer, a Canadian coming to Wisconsin by the way of Wake Forest. He played in 20 games last season, starting four of them. He averaged 3.8 points and 1.7 assists per game, which was actually a regression from his freshman year numbers. If he’s to be a top reserve on this team, he’ll need to show more than he did as a sophomore.

G Chucky Hepburn, Freshman

Chucky Hepburn is a true freshman, a three-star recruit according to 247 Sports and one of the best in the state of Nebraska. He picked Wisconsin over offers from the Cornhuskers, Creighton, and Minnesota. Gard has complimented Hepburn’s vision and ability to score from all levels, as well as his defense and toughness. He could be put to the test early.

F Chris Hodges, Freshman

Chris Hodges is another freshman and another three-star recruit, per 247 Sports. He ranked just outside the Top 150 in his class and picked Wisconsin over offers from Rutgers and DePaul, a local school for the Illinois native. Hodges put up big numbers as a high school junior before opting out of his senior season due to COVID-19 – he’ll be determined to quickly put his basketball instincts to use.

F Steven Crowl, Sophomore

Steven Crowl did not get a ton of run his freshman year. He played in 12 games, averaging just three minutes per contest. He managed more rebounds (0.8 per game) than points (0.7) last season, though he managed to commit nine fouls in his brief 36 minutes on the court. What Crowl brings to the court is 7-feet and that will give him ample chance to play meaningful minutes going forward.