Explosive. Freakishly athletic. Those are not words that are usually applicable to Wisconsin players under Bo Ryan, but for Alando Tucker, they are a perfect fit. Added to his incredible physical talent were his very solid fundamentals, which turned him into one of the most prolific scorers in not only the Big 10, but in the country.
Unlike most Wisconsin players, Tucker played many minutes and excelled as a freshman. He averaged 12 points and 6 rebounds per game and was named to the All-Big Ten Freshman Team. After sitting out the next year with an injury, Tucker bounced back in a huge way, increasing his scoring to 15 points per game.