LOOK: Former Wisconsin basketball guard visits a Big Ten rival
Former Wisconsin basketball guard Connor Essegian took a visit to Big Ten rival Maryland, according to On3’s Joe Tipton.
Essegian departed after two years with the Badgers. The young guard had a fantastic freshman season in 2022-23 before losing much of his playing time in 2023-24. He averaged just 7.3 minutes and 3.2 points per game in 2023-24, down from 27.4 and 11.7, respectively, in 2022-23.
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He entered the portal last month after Wisconsin’s season came to a close with an NCAA Tournament loss to James Madison. The move was a bit of a surprise after a recent report indicated he might stick around. But it is not a surprise given his slide down the depth chart and outlook with the program.
Essegian was a fan-favorite in Madison — enough so that some fans were calling for him to play more down the stretch of the season. But those fans should recognize the grass is likely greener for him elsewhere given Wisconsin’s influx of backcourt talent.
With interest already reported between Essegian and Michigan, there appears to be more Big Ten teams in the mix.
Wisconsin transfer guard Connor Essegian on his visit to Maryland. https://t.co/aHzV0orvnW pic.twitter.com/Xx0CCk7CjE
— Joe Tipton (@TiptonEdits) April 13, 2024
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