In Photos: Johnny Davis' years at La Crosse Central
Johnny Davis, projected high in Thursday's NBA draft after a standout season for the Wisconsin Badgers, got his start at La Crosse Central High School. Here are scenes from his playing days in La Crosse.
Central's Johnny Davis dunks in a Division 2 sectional semifinal against Onalaska. Davis was named the state's player of the year by The Associated Press on Thursday after averaging 27.2 points and 9.2 rebounds. The Red Raiders were 93-14 with him on their roster.
Central's Johnny Davis, center, and Onalaska's Tyrell Stuttley, left, and Dakota Mannel. line watch a free-throw attempt on Friday. Davis was named the WBCA's Mr. Basketball on Tuesday.
Central's Johnny Davis attempts a steal on Onalaska's Dakota Mannel.
Central's Johnny Davis shoots against Onalaska's Gavin McGrath.
Onalaska's Tyrel Stuttley shoots against Central's Johnny Davis.
Central's Johnny Davis reacts at the conclusion of Saturday's game against Minnehaha Academy.
Central's Johnny Davis drives against Minnehaha's Prince Aligbe.
Central's Johnny Davis shoots on Onalaska's Vistor Desmond.
Central High School senior Johnny Davis takes a shot during a game against Logan in January. Davis was named the state's player of the year by The Associated Press on Thursday after averaging 27.2 points and 9.2 rebounds. The Red Raiders were 93-14 with him on their roster.
Central's Johnny Davis approaches the basket for a dunk.
Central's Johnny Davis dunks during a nonconference game against Eau Claire Memorial. Davis was a highlight waiting to happen for four seasons for the Red Raiders.
Johnny Davis shoots for Central.
Central High School's Johnny Davis celebrates a basket in the first half of a Division 2 sectional semifinal Thursday night at the Logan High School fieldhouse. Central won 54-51.
Central's Johnny Davis.
Central’s Johnny Davis shoots over Maguire Werner during Friday's 87-37 win over the Rangers in a WIAA Division 2 regional semifinal.
Central High School's Johnny Davis dunks for the Red Raiders during Tuesday’s nonconference game against Eau Claire North. Davis scored a game-high 31 points in Central's 82-55 win.
Central’s Johnny Davis shoots on Eau Claire North’s Preston Dorn during Tuesday’s game at Central High School.
Central’s Johnny Davis drives past Eau Claire North’s Dalton Banks during Tuesday’s at Central High School.
Central’s Johnny Davis applies full court pressure on Logan’s Devin Moran during Tuesday’s game at Central high School.
Central's Johnny Davis takes a shot in front of Holmen's Ben Olson in the first half.
Central's Johnny Davis drives around Holmen's Cameron Weber in the first half.
Central’s Johnny Davis dunks during Tuesday’s game against Stoughton at Central High School.
Milwaukee Wahington's Akeir Mckinney wrestles a rebound away from Johnny Davis in the first half of Central's 70-58 loss to Milwaukee Washington Friday in a WIAA Division 2 semifinal at the Kohl Center.
Johnny Davis takes the ball up court for Central during Thursday’s WIAA Division 2 sectional semifinal against Onalaska at Logan High School. Davis had 24 points in Central's 74-60 win.
Johnny Davis takes a shot from the lane for Central against Onalaska’s Gavin McGrath during Thursday’s WIAA Division 2 sectional semifinal at Logan High School.
Central High School's Johnny Davis grabs a rebound from Onalaska's Julian Poellinger in the first half of Friday night's MVC showdown at Mark Sutton Memorial Gymnasium. Central won 66-51.
Central's Johnny Davis lays up a shot over Aquinas' Gavin Wetzel in the first half of Thursday night's game.
Central’s Johnny Davis takes goes for a rebound during a nonconference game against Menomonie.
Central High School’s Johnny Davis dunks during Tuesday’s game against Marshfield at Central High School. Davis finished with a game-high 24 points as Central won 70-41.
Central's Johnny Davis drives around Onalaska's Tyler Turiff in the first half.
Central's Johnny Davis shoots against Waunakee's Josh Cash and Dylan Haack (3) during a WIAA Division 2 State Semifinal on Friday, March 17, 2017 at the Kohl Center in Madison.
Central’s Johnny Davis pulls down an offensive rebound during a 78-56 victory over Waunakee during the WIAA Division 2 state semifinals at the Kohl Center in Madison.
Central’s Johnny Davis takes in a rebound during the Dec. 5 game against Marshfield at Central high School.
Johnny Davis will have his life changed forever on Thursday.