Wisconsin basketball 2021-2022: Tyler Wahl's season in review and top overall performances

Tyler Wahl

Tyler Wahl made big strides this past year. The junior "glue-guy" displayed improved strength and a wider array of low-post moves around the basket. While his outside shooting was still suspect at best, Wahl played more in control with the ball in his hands and wound up averaging a career-high in points (11.4 ppg), rebounds (5.9 rpg), assists (1.5 ast), steals (1.2 stl), and raised his free throw shooting percentage by over 13%. Wahl was an honorable mention All-Big Ten selection.  

If Wahl's game can take another nice jump this off-season, he could be an All-Big Ten candidate.  

Best performance: vs. Ohio State on January 13, 2022

• Stat line: 20 points (8-of-10 shooting), seven rebounds, six assists, three steals

Tyler Wahl did it all against Ohio State on January 13. The junior forward not only stuffed the stat sheet, but he also did a phenomenal job against EJ Liddell of Ohio State on the defensive end. It was a close call, but his defensive effort against the Buckeyes was the difference for me. Wahl poured in 20 points and added a season-high six assists while holding Ohio State's leading scorer to only two first-half points. 

Honorable mention: @Maryland on January 9, 2022

• Stat line: 21 points (8-of-12 shooting), five rebounds, two assists

The Maryland game was the contest before his 20-point performance against Ohio State. Wahl led all scorers in Wisconsin's road win over Maryland, and the Badgers needed every point in their 70-69 win. I considered Wahl's effort against Keegan Murray and Iowa here too, but ultimately the way he led the charge in a tough road environment gave the Maryland game the edge, in my opinion.   

You can keep up to date on everything at All Badgers by liking + following our Facebook page and Twitter account:

Facebook - @AllBadgersSI
Twitter - @SI_AllBadgers

You can also follow Site Publisher Matt Belz at @savedbythebelz on Twitter