Johnny Davis expected to be ready when Badgers play in the Big Ten tournament Friday in Indianapolis

MADISON – Minutes after Wisconsin had closed the regular season with a stunning 74-73 loss to Nebraska on Sunday, Greg Gard was asked whether guard Johnny Davis would be ready to play in the Big Ten tournament this week in Indianapolis.

“I’m optimistic that he’s going to be fine,” Gard said.

Davis, who played 34 minutes against Purdue despite a painful right-ankle injury suffered in practice, was wearing a walking boot on his…