Wisconsin center Nolan Winter putting up historic efficiency numbers
Nolan Winter is quietly putting up some of the most efficient shooting percentages in Big Ten basketball history.
Wisconsin Badgers center Nolan Winter is known as an efficient scorer, but few Badgers fans likely realize just how efficient he has been. According to Sports Reference, Winter owns the best 2-point field goal percentage in the Big Ten since the 1992-93 season, shooting 69% across his three years in Madison. He sits ahead of stars such as Chris Webber, Owen Freeman and Moritz Wagner on the list of all-time leaders.
Winter also made 33% of his 3-pointers this season. His efficiency stands out even more as he shifted to center last year, taking over for Steven Crowl after he graduated. The move required Winter to adapt to a more physical role, with the team needing him in the post.
In 31 games this season, Winter averaged 13. 1 points and 8. 5 rebounds per game.
If he returns to Wisconsin next season, he could finish his career as one of the most efficient scorers in program history. Nolan Winter leads the BIG TEN in 2PT FG% over his career --- not just last season -- we are talking since 1992. NOBODY has been more efficient inside the arc since they started TRACKING IT.