It’s hard to believe it but the Badgers’ hoop season tips off tomorrow at the Kohl Center against Southeastern Louisiana. Look early tomorrow for a preview and follow @MTBadgers for tweets during the game. Today is the final day of our countdown and we hope you’ve enjoyed reading our player previews. With just 1 day left until Wisconsin Basketball, today we look at #1, Ben Brust.
*38.9
Last season Brust shot 38.9% from behind the line. Brust averaged 1.6 three made on 4.1 attempts per game. Overall he made 58 threes on 149 attempts. Brust was certainly a streaky shooter, as some nights he lighted up defenses from outside the arc, while other nights he just couldn’t get rolling. Either way, Brust’s three point ability posses a huge threat for defenses.
*2.2
Brust averaged 2.2 rebounds a game last year, a solid contribution from a guard. His largest rebounding total of the season against UMKC, grabbing 6 boards. This stat really shows Brust’s efforts ...
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