Wisconsin's Johnny Davis new Wooden Award favorite

Wisconsin coach Greg Gard said he knew Badgers guard Johnny Davis was poised for a breakout sophomore season after watching him play in the FIBA U19 World Cup over the offseason.

Any astute bettors who forecast Davis leading the player of the year conversation come January stand to receive a handsome return on their investment.

After averaging 7.0 points as the sixth man as a freshman on a senior-laden team last season,