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Connor Essegian Enters The Transfer Portal The sophomore guard averaged 3.2 points per game in 2023-24.

MARCH 25, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Big game in loss Essegian finished Saturday's 78-56 loss to Rutgers with 15 points (5-12 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and two rebounds over 24 minutes.

Impact Essegian cashed in 5-of-12 attempts from the floor, closing with 15 points and two rebounds during Saturday's loss to Rutgers. The 6-foot-4 sophomore, that has been relegated to a deep-bench role for the much of the season, has started to see additional action with the Badgers. Across Wisconsin's last three games, Essegian is averaging six points, one rebound and 0.5 assists on 12.5 minutes per game. Essegian's additional playing time Saturday can be partially explained by the absence of John Blackwell, and it remains to be seen what the sophomore's role will be down the stretch.

FEBRUARY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Efficient in win Essegian amassed eight points (3-4 FG, 2-3 3Pt) over six minutes during Friday's 81-66 victory over Michigan State.

Impact Essegian was a spark off the bench during Friday's win over Michigan State, cashing in 3-of-4 attempts for eight points across just six minutes of action. The 6-foot-4 sophomore has seen limited playing time this season as a result of his defensive shortcomings after averaging 11.7 points per game with Wisconsin in 2022. Through 20 appearances, Essegian is averaging 3.5 points and 0.9 rebounds on a 41.0/33.3/83.3 shooting line across 7.3 minutes per game.

JANUARY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

One-on-one: Connor Essegian embracing high expectations for Wisconsin, close-knit nature of the team One-on-one: Connor Essegian embracing high expectations for Wisconsin, close-knit nature of the team, and more

JANUARY 19, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Buried on bench again Essegian did not see the court in Tuesday's 83-72 win over Iowa.

Impact The last time the Badgers took the court 10 days earlier, Essegian logged a season-best 18 minutes in the contest, due largely to an injury to point guard Chucky Hepburn. Tuesday was a different story, however, as Essegian was once again a non-factor and didn't even see the court. Coach Greg Gard noted in his post-game press conference that Essegian is trending in a good way (per Benjamin Worgull of Badger Blitz), but the issue keeping him off the court appears to be continued defensive lapses. As a result, his minutes are going almost entirely to recent addition AJ Storr and freshman John Blackwell, which is a testament to the depth of this team. There should eventually be a role for Essegian given he averaged 11.7 ppg last season and shot 35.9 percent from distance, as this year's Badger team is shooting just 32.4 percent from beyond the arc, good for 218th in the country entering Wednesday's games. It's unclear when that role may materialize, though.

JANUARY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sees 18 minutes Friday Essegian registered five points (2-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt) and three rebounds across 18 minutes during Friday's 80-53 win over Chicago State.

Impact Essegian notched five points and three rebounds during Wisconsin's win over Chicago State. The 6-foot-4 sophomore saw a season-high 18 minutes during Friday's contest after averaging 27.3 minutes with 19 starts in 2022. It remains unclear if Essegian is still limited with a back issue, or if he has fallen out of favor with head coach Greg Gard.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bad across six minutes Essegian logged zero points (0-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and one assist across his six minutes during Wisconsin's 72-59 loss Tuesday at Providence.

Impact Essegian missed all of his field goals Wednesday. He logged fewer than 10 points across three games Wisconsin played during the first half of November 2023. Regardless of injury and team status, Essegian should be scoring better. The sophomore guard averaged more than 10 points across 35 games he played during his freshman season.

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable vs. Tennessee Essegian (back) is questionable for Friday's game against Tennessee, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sportsreports.

Impact The sophomore guard played just five minutes in Monday's season opener before suffering the injury, and his availability for Friday's contest remains up in the air. Essegian averaged 11.7 points and 3.7 rebounds in 27.3 minutes while shooting 40.04 percent from the field and 35.9 percent from deep in 35 games last season.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wisconsin Guard's Status In Question For Tennessee Game Connor Essegian was injured on Monday in Wisconsin’s win over Arkansas State

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Big Ten media day takeaways: Purdue seeks redemption, Izzo praises freshman PG, more

Purdue is looking for redemption, while Tom Izzo has high praise for his freshman point guard. Here are the top storylines from Big Ten men'...

OCTOBER 10, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Big Ten media day takeaways: Purdue seeks redemption, Izzo praises freshman PG, more

Badgers thrive in three-point land against South Dakota, finalize an 85-59 win

JULY 27, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Wisconsin's Connor Essegian finishes a CRAFTY layup to seal 64-52 victory over Iowa

JULY 27, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Scores 24 points in loss Essegian finished with 24 points (10-21 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds and one steal across 37 minutes during Sunday's 87-79 OT loss to Michigan.

Impact Essegian scored 23 and 24 points over two games against the Wolverines in February but couldn't get the win on the road. He's certainly a player to watch as he develops in coming seasons.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Connor Essegian missed all 10 of his shots in Wisconsin's loss to Rutgers. He vows to keep shooting. Not long after missing all 10 of his shots vs. Rutgers, Connor Essegian was in the practice gym for an hourlong shooting session.

FEBRUARY 21, 2023 • JSONLINE.COM

Bench produces, Essegian struggles as Badgers miss huge opportunity MADISON, Wis. — On a day when their bench players produced as much as they have all season, the Wisconsin Badgers got almost nothing from on...

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Essegian leads Wisconsin against Rutgers after 23-point game

Wisconsin faces the Rutgers Scarlet Knights after Connor Essegian scored 23 points in Wisconsin's 64-59 victory against the Michigan Wolverines

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • Associated Press

Logs 23 points in win Essegian ended with 23 points (6-12 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 9-10 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one steal across 32 minutes during Tuesday's 64-59 victory over Michigan.

Impact Essegian didn't shoot well from distance but otherwise had another great night, one of many since becoming a starter in mid-January. Away from Chucky Hepburn, Essegian has stepped up as another scorer and he should only refine his game more in the coming weeks and seasons.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Essegian scores 23, Wisconsin holds off Michigan 64-59

Freshman Connor Essegian scored a career-high 23 points, including 5 of 6 free throws in the final 45 seconds, and Wisconsin held off Michigan 64-59 despite missing its last 15 sho...

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • Associated Press

Solid in win Essegian supplied 18 points (6-9 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, one assist and one steal across 34 minutes during Wednesday's 79-74 OT victory over Penn State.

Impact Essegian has stepped up in a big way since Tyler Wahl's ankle injury in early-January and kept up the pace even with everyone available. By scoring at least 15 points in his last three games, Essegian has worked his way into a key role for a Badgers team a little too reliant on a high-volume shooter in Chucky Hepburn.

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

New career high Essegian recorded 19 points (6-12 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT) and four rebounds across 35 minutes during Wednesday's 73-55 loss to Maryland.

Impact Essegian has started three consecutive games for the Badgers and should continue to do so while Max Klesmit remains sidelined with an upper body injury. The freshman has always been known to provide a scoring spark off the bench, but he's now seen 33 or more minutes in four consecutive games, which culminated in a career-high scoring total Wednesday. While his efforts weren't enough to prevent the lopsided defeat, Essegian continues to come up with key buckets when the Badgers need them most. He now leads the squad in three-pointers made on the season with 42.

JANUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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 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

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

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

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

JANUARY 16, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

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Big Ten media day takeaways: Purdue seeks redemption, Izzo praises freshman PG, more

Badgers thrive in three-point land against South Dakota, finalize an 85-59 win

Wisconsin's Connor Essegian finishes a CRAFTY layup to seal 64-52 victory over Iowa

Essegian leads Wisconsin against Rutgers after 23-point game

Essegian scores 23, Wisconsin holds off Michigan 64-59