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The Wisconsin basketball signal-caller accomplishes the impressive feat of scoring 1,608 career points

Even though the Wisconsin basketball team has struggled with a number of roster setbacks lately, one particular player is bringing plenty of success to Madison.

A talented winger Jack Robison is a former teammate of the current Badger forward Nolan Winter, as well as a Wisconsin basketball signee. Robison, a Minnesota native, had long been his team’s second scoring option and was looking for an opportunity to play on the field before the winter. Last season, however, Robison emerged as one of the more versatile players in the state and accomplished some fantastic feats along the way.

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Jack Robison, a basketball player from Wisconsin, prepared to show a active style of play with the Badgers

March 21, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Wisconsin coach Greg Gard speaks to the media at a press conference at the Barclays Center. Must pass: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports

Over the past few weeks, Wisconsin basketball has lost not only a handful of starters, but most of its roster as well. The Badgers now find themselves in the awkward position of trying to find players remaining in the portal who would fit the style of play the program has established. In addition to searching the transfer portal, the Wisconsin basketball staff also made calls to its current players to share some news.

The Wisconsin basketball staff expects the incoming recruiting class to clear up some of the backlog that currently remains, which could prove to be a hard task. However, the Badgers may have the right players coming into the program for the job.

The Badgers’ players include forward Jack Robison, who is having arguably the most successful season in organized basketball. Last season, Robison averaged 25.8 points per game, shooting 51.1% from the field and 38.6% from the three-point line. Last season, Robison also supported his team defensively, stating that his defensive role was to “…protect the best player on the team…” in every game.

Not only did Robison aid his team on both sides of the ball this season, but he also set his school’s scoring record with 1,806 points in his four years with the team.

Wisconsin Badgers Basketball expects adolescent players to make substantial leaps next season

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Purdue Boilermakers center Zach Edey (15) shoots the ball at Wisconsin Badgers forward Nolan Winter (31) during an NCAA men’s basketball game on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Indiana. The Purdue Boilermakers won 78-70.

With so many changes happening to the Badgers in a miniature period of time, the Wisconsin basketball staff didn’t necessarily have a contingency plan. It appears the Badgers didn’t expect some of the moves that have taken place, such as guard Chucky Hepburn’s recent entry into the transfer portal. Most of the transfer portal buzz around the Badgers was about Hepburn’s former teammates reuniting, so after his announcement, all contact with Wisconsin ended.

Without a backup plan and plenty of contacts in the transfer portal, the Wisconsin basketball team decided to put its players to the test. According to the guard who came Daniel PiÄ…tekthe Badgers staff called the recruit to discuss the status of his commitment and also to inform him that he will likely see much more time on the court next season. Robison can also expect to see a lot of the court next season, serving in a similar role to John Blackwell last season for the Badgers.

Can Jack Robison solidify himself as the starter next season at Wisconsin?

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March 2, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers head coach Greg Gard looks at the second half of the game against the Illinois Fighting Illini at the Kohl Center. Must-Have: Kayla Wolf – USA TODAY Sports

Unlike Freitag, Robison does not have incredible athletic ability or the sense on the pitch that would allow him to make phenomenal plays. Freitag is known as a consistent, active scorer who can easily find clever ways to score, which will likely translate into significant game time early in the match. In Robison’s case, the Wisconsin Badgers basketball staff may need more attention from the forward before giving him a significant role on the team.

Robison has all the tools to be successful for the Wisconsin basketball team, but the question remains whether his game will carry over to the next level.

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