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Prized Badger hoops recruit Daniel Freitag on winning state in MN, his surgically-repaired ankle

The highest-rated point guard recruit in Wisconsin history will be thrust into the limelight his freshman year after Chucky Hepburn announced his intent to transfer. He’s no stranger to high pressure situations. All eyes have been on Daniel Freitag since Chucky Hepburn announced his intent to transfer. The highest-rated point guard recruit in school history said he was just as surprised as anyone else at … Continue reading Prized Badger hoops recruit Daniel Freitag on winning state in MN, his surgically-repaired ankle

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Incoming Badger point guard Daniel Freitag “The opportunity is there for the taking, I just have to be ready”

Freitag said he was as surprised as anyone else that Chucky Hepburn announced his intent to transfer, but can’t wait for the extra opportunities on the court. By Nathan Denzin, BADGER STRIPES https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4317615640364969 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It’s been a hectic day for Daniel Freitag, the highest rated point guard recruit in Wisconsin Badger basketball history. He woke up as the fourth point guard … Continue reading Incoming Badger point guard Daniel Freitag “The opportunity is there for the taking, I just have to be ready”

A photo of Daniel Freitag dunking for Breck High School.Daniel Freitag dunks in a game for Breck

“When we win state, I’ll love my chances [for] Mr. Basketball”: Both Badger 2024 recruits named to Minnesota shortlist

Daniel Freitag and Jack Robison have had impressive senior seasons before heading to Madison next year, with both still playing to make the state tournament. By Nathan Denzin, BADGER STRIPES https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4317615640364969 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Wisconsin Badgers only have two recruits coming into the basketball program next year, but both have made the shortlist for Minnesota’s 2024 Mr. Basketball recognition. Four-star recruit Daniel … Continue reading “When we win state, I’ll love my chances [for] Mr. Basketball”: Both Badger 2024 recruits named to Minnesota shortlist

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Coach Gard “knows how good I am” – Incoming Badger PG recruit using rankings drop as fuel

After knee surgery, future UW floor general Daniel Freitag says he’s focused on becoming a more well-rounded player – starting with his jump shot. By Nathan Denzin, BADGER STRIPES https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4317615640364969 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Four-star recruit Daniel Freitag has dropped in the recruiting rankings over the past year – but he isn’t worried about it. In an interview with Badger Stripes, the point guard said … Continue reading Coach Gard “knows how good I am” – Incoming Badger PG recruit using rankings drop as fuel

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The scoring of the top-rated PG recruit in UW history has plummeted in his senior season. His coach says he’s playing better than ever.

Daniel Freitag, a 4-star recruit from the Twin Cities, is still leading his new high school team in scoring. But his coach says the high level of talent around him has led to a different role for the future Badger, and possibly a state title. By Peter Cameron, BADGER STRIPES https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4317615640364969 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); When Wisconsin Badgers Head Coach Greg Gard secured a … Continue reading The scoring of the top-rated PG recruit in UW history has plummeted in his senior season. His coach says he’s playing better than ever.

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Prized Badger basketball recruit dropping in rankings, but high school coach says don’t blame his play

Future Wisconsin point guard Daniel Freitag has fallen in the recruiting rankings. His current coach says there’s a simple explanation, and it doesn’t involve his game. By Peter Cameron, BADGER STRIPES When Daniel Freitag committed to play basketball for Wisconsin this summer, he became Greg Gard’s highest-rated recruit of his near decade-long tenure as Badgers head coach. The 6’2” Freitag is an impressive athlete, with … Continue reading Prized Badger basketball recruit dropping in rankings, but high school coach says don’t blame his play