Badgers find opponent to play Thursday, after cancellation

La Crosse will get to see Johnny Davis on Thursday, after all.

Two days after the 24th-ranked University of Wisconsin men’s basketball team got word Morgan State could not play Thursday, due to a COVID-19 situation, the Badgers began a search for a new opponent.

That search ended Tuesday, as the team announced George Mason is ready to head to the Kohl Center for the 6 p.m. tip against the Badgers, led by Davis.

The superstar sophomore, who is now getting NBA-draft buzz is leading the Badgers in points (20.9), rebounds (6.1), assists (2.3), steals (1.6) and turnovers (1.9).

Sports Illustrated recently dubbed Davis a Top 10 prospect for next year’s NBA draft.

The Patriots (7-5) have had an interesting season of runs, so far.

They opened the year winning their first four, including 71-66 over No. 20 Maryland — the only ranked opponent on their schedule. After those wins, they lost their next five consecutive games, before winning the past three.

For the Badgers (9-2), they’re coming off a comeback win over Nicholls without Davis. Before that, No. 21 Ohio State blew them out, 73-55. They’re only other loss came without Davis against an 11-1 Providence team that is now ranked 22nd.