WISCONSIN BADGERS NEWS

Jordan Davis - Scores 15 points Davis fouled out of Monday's 66-63 loss to Northwestern after recording 15 points (6-10 FG, 3-6 3Pt), six rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 38 minutes.

Impact Despite fouling out and in contrast to previous games, Davis was the Badgers' only player to do well during their disappointing loss at Northwestern. Ideally for him, this will be a sign of things to come from the junior, especially while Max Klesmit (upper body) continues being likely to sit out because of his injury.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

GAME DAY: Wisconsin at Northwestern Wisconsin looks for its 10th win in 11 tries in Evanston.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Max Klesmit - Doubtful to play Wednesday Wisconsin coach Greg Gard said Monday that Klesmit (upper body) is unlikely to play in Wednesday's game against Maryland, Evan Flood of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Klesmit is dealing with a upper-body injury sustained during Tuesday's win over Penn State. While Gard didn't provide any additional clarity on the timeline for his return, the 6-foot-3 junior will likely remain out at least one more game after he failed to travel to Monday's rescheduled game versus Northwestern. Klesmit has averaged 6.8 points, 2.3 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.6 steals over 17 starts this season, and his absence should leave freshman Connor Essegian and junior Jordan Davis to continue starting in his place.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Davis - Back in starting five Davis will return to the starting five for Wisconsin's tilt with Northwestern, Evan Flood of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Davis was replaced in the starting five by the freshman revelation Connor Essegian in Wisconsin's last game against Penn State. Now, Davis will return to the starting five in Max Klesmit's place as he deals with an upper body injury. Davis has been underwhelming as a starter this season, averaging 6.1 points, 4.0 rebounds and 0.5 assists.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Max Klesmit - Out against Northwestern Klesmit (upper body) won't play Monday night against Northwestern, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Klesmit didn't play in the second half of Wisconsin's last game against Penn State, and his injury appears to have carried over to the Badgers' next contest. The guard is currently averaging 6.8 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists. Without their sharpshooter Klesmit, Jordan Davis figures to return to the starting lineup for Wisconsin after being usurped by breakout freshman Connor Essegian.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Max Klesmit - Still without an update Klesmit (upper body) is considered a game-time decision for Monday's game against Northwestern, Jeff Potrykus of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact Klesmit was forced out of last Tuesday's contest versus Penn State after taking an elbow to the face. The junior guard has since missed practice time and undergone some repair work, so an update regarding his Monday availability should be supplied closer to the 6:30 p.m. ET tipoff. Should Klesmit miss any time, Connor Essegian and Jordan Davis both figure to play more minutes for the time being.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Hodges taking small steps on a path he hopes will lead to him being a consistent contributor for Wisconsin UW assistant Joe Krabbenhoft on Chris Hodges: \

JANUARY 22, 2023 • JSONLINE.COM

Wisconsin basketball's Connor Essegian and Jordan Davis handled their new roles well in Badgers' win over Penn State Wisconsin coach Greg Gard got solid performances from both Connor Essegian and Jordan Davis in the Badgers' victory over Penn State this wee...

JANUARY 20, 2023 • JSONLINE.COM

Tyler Wahl - Game against Northwestern canceled Wisconsin's game against Northwestern has been canceled due to COVID-19 health and safety protocols within the Wildcats program.

Impact The statement from Northwestern says that the two teams will work with the Big Ten to possibly reschedule this contest, though it's entirely unclear when or if this will occur. In the meantime, Wahl and the Badgers will remain idle until Wednesday's game against Maryland.

JANUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Wahl returns, Connor Essegian enters as part of new-look starting lineup MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Badgers snapped their three-game losing streak on Tuesday as their starting lineup took on a new look.In...

JANUARY 18, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Connor Essegian - Debuts in starting lineup Essegian ended with 10 points (4-7 FG, 2-4 3Pt), three rebounds and one steal across 33 minutes during Tuesday's 63-60 win over Penn State.

Impact Essegian knocked down 4-of-7 shots finishing with 10 points and three rebounds in his first collegiate start, as Wisconsin took down Penn State. The 6-foot-4 freshman has been an extremely efficient sharpshooter for the Badgers this season, averaging 10.5 points on 45/45.6/92.9 shooting splits this season. Essegian looks to have earned the starting nod over Jordan Davis, but he will need to consistently excel to keep the role over a three-year veteran in Davis.

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Markus Ilver - Usage non-existent after Wahl return Ilver (coach's decision) did not take the court in Tuesday's 63-60 victory over Penn State.

Impact Ilver had been in and out of the rotation leading up to a Tyler Wahl ankle injury, which has resulted in Ilver increasing his playing time to 13.8 ppg over his previous four contests. Wahl returned to the fold Tuesday and logged 33 minutes, however, which relegated Ilver back to the bench. The 6-8 sophomore will remain a fringe rotation option moving forward.

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Steven Crowl - Logs double-double in win Crowl amassed 21 points (9-16 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-4 FT), 11 rebounds and two assists in 33 minutes during Tuesday's 63-60 win over Penn State.

Impact Crowl still lead the Badgers even after Tyler Wahl returned in Tuesday's game. Bar a poor effort in the loss to Indiana on Jan. 14, Crowl is playing well with 17.8 points and 7.5 rebounds per game over the last five contests.

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Wahl - Scores 10 in return Wahl racked up 10 points (3-10 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-6 FT), five rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 33 minutes during Tuesday's 63-60 win over Penn State.

Impact Wahl knocked down 3-of-10 shots, finishing with 10 points and five rebounds in his return on Tuesday. The 6-foot-9 senior made his return to the court on Tuesday after missing the last three games with an ankle injury. Wahl immediately made his presence felt, as the Badgers (who were 0-3 in his absence), took down Penn State. Wahl and the Badgers will look to continue working their way back up the Big Ten standings when they travel to Northwestern on Saturday.

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Overtime: Badgers Get a Badly Needed Win Over Penn State Tyler Wahl returned to help Wisconsin snap a three-game losing streak.

JANUARY 18, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Max Klesmit - Won't return Tuesday Klesmit has been ruled out for the second half of Tuesday's game with an upper body injury, Evan Flood of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Klesmit tallied three points and one rebound before exiting Tuesday's contest. Jordan Davis and Carter Gilmore will likely receive extended minutes in his absence. Klesmit's status for Saturday's matchup with Northwestern is uncertain.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Carter Gilmore - Back to bench Gilmore will return to a reserve role in Tuesday's matchup with Penn State.

Impact Gilmore had been starting in place of Tyler Wahl (ankle) while he was sidelined, but the latter is returning to action Tuesday. As a result, Gilmore will return back to his role off the bench.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Davis - Coming off bench Tuesday Davis is not in the starting five for Tuesday's game against Penn State.

Impact Davis will come off the bench for the first time this season after starting each of the first 16 contests. The 6-foot-4 junior has averaged 6.2 points and 3.9 rebounds per game, though he shot a combined 0-of-4 over the Badgers' previous two games. With Davis coming off the bench, freshman Connor Essegian will make his starting debut against the Nittany Lions.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Connor Essegian - Starting Tuesday Essegian will get his first career collegiate start in Tuesday's matchup with Penn State, Jeff Potrykus of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact The Badgers are opting to shake things up a little with their starting unit, and Essegian will benefit as a result. The freshman is averaging 10.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, 0.8 assists and 0.7 steals across 23.0 minutes per game this season. He is also connecting on 45.3 percent of his shots from beyond the arc.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Wahl - Will return Tuesday Wahl is active and expected to play tonight for the Badgers, Brandon Harrison reports.

Impact The senior is averaging 13.2 points and 6.4 rebounds per game this season. Adding this addition is huge for the Badgers as they take on Penn State Tuesday. Wahl has missed the last three games due to an ankle injury.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wisconsin hosts Lundy and Penn State

Penn State faces the Wisconsin Badgers after Seth Lundy scored 25 points in the Nittany Lions' 85-66 victory against the Indiana Hoosiers

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Essegian's continued growth a bright spot amid Wisconsin's tough stretch Will Essegian crack the starting lineup soon?

JANUARY 16, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Wisconsin freshman Connor Essegian has earned the trust of his coaches and more minutes. Will his first start come Tuesday? Connor Essegian was one of the bright spots for the Wisconsin men's basketball team on Saturday against Indiana.

JANUARY 16, 2023 • JSONLINE.COM

Tyler Wahl - Expected back Tuesday Wahl (ankle) is expected to make his return during Tuesday's showdown with Penn State, Jeff Potrykus of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact Wahl, who has missed the last three games with an ankle injury, will look to return Tuesday night against Penn State. The 6-foot-9 senior has started in 13 games this season, logging 13.2 points, 6.4 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.4 steals on 29.5 minutes per game. The Badgers, who are 0-3 in his absence, will hope that Wahl is indeed able to suit up on Tuesday.

JANUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

WATCH: Indiana's Trayce Jackson-Davis Denies Wisconsin's Steven Crowl With Big Block Watch Indiana basketball’s Trayce Jackson-Davis block Wisconsin’s Steven Crowl in this instant replay from CBS Sports.

JANUARY 14, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM