Wisconsin Basketball 2015 Preview: Forwards

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Dec 10, 2014; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Wisconsin Badgers head coach Bo Ryan talks to guard Riley Dearring (35) in the second half during the game against the UW-Milwaukee Panthers at U.S. Cellular Arena. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

Frontcourt Backups

Kahlil Iverson: 6-5, 205-pound freshman from Delaware, Ohio

Iverson will likely see time at both shooting guard and small forward, as his explosiveness on offense will make Bo Ryan find a place for him on the court.

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Riley Dearring: 6-5, 181-pound redshirt sophomore from Minnetonka, Minnesota

Dearring, like Iverson, doesn’t really fit into a traditional guard or forward position, and will be used in both. His length is an asset on defense, and the Badgers will move him around accordingly.

Alex Illikainen: 6-9, 220 pound freshman from Grand Rapids, Michigan

Illikainen is a highly-touted freshman who will likely see the court plenty this year. He had 12 points and 7 rebounds in the badgers exhibition game against UW-River Falls, and looks to be a nice addition to the freshman class.

Charlie Thomas: 6-8, 253-pound freshman from Highland, Maryland

Another exciting freshman, Thomas also showed strong in the exhibition against River Falls, equaling Illikainen’s 12 points and 7 rebounds. He’ll be a strong presence in the post for the Badgers.