"I was playing on a leg and a half last year," Dudley said. "I couldn't bend defensively; I couldn't move laterally. It's like night and day for me to be able to move up and down.

"Now if I miss a shot I can make the adjustment. Hey, if it's short, shoot it longer. Before it was like you were wishing.

"I came in here and went to Cleveland State (on Monday night) and got some shots up. Before I wouldn't be able to do that. I'd have to stay iced and do treatment. It's a new year and I'm excited."

-- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel