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Pritzl's poise growing as college career comes to a close

The Badgers senior sharpshooter is averaging nearly 14 points per game over Wisconsin's last three home wins.
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MADISON (WGBA) -- As his college career comes to a close, Brevin Pritzl's confidence is going.

The De Pere native tied a career-high with 19 points in the Badgers' win over Ohio State on Sunday. He also shot 5-6 from three.

Wisconsin coach Greg Gard said he has seen Pritzl's poise develop throughout his five years as a Badger.

"In his own journey has become more comfortable in terms of how he can you know not worry about missing a shot," Gard said. "Two years ago, he goes 0-12 in a game, And it bothered him for like five days afterwards.

"Now, he's running by me going, I'm gonna splash the next one. You know I got the next one. And wants those opportunities."

Pritzl is averaging 13.7 PPG over Wisconsin's last three home wins.