KAMARI MCGEE NEWS

Former Wisconsin basketball guard signs professional contract Former Wisconsin basketball guard Kamari McGee signed a contract with Bosnia's KK Jahorina on Tuesday.

JULY 22 • USATODAY.COM

Nolan Winter and John Tonje lead No. 18 Wisconsin over Northwestern 70-63

Nolan Winter and John Tonje each scored 18 points to lead No. 18 Wisconsin to a 70-63 victory over Northwestern in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament

MARCH 13 • Associated Press

Added to starting five McGee will start for Wisconsin on Sunday against Michigan State.

Impact It'll be just the second start of the season for McGee. The senior guard has appeared in 28 games overall, averaging seven points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.9 assists over 21.3 minutes.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Strong defensive presence in loss McGee totaled seven points (3-5 FG, 1-1 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and three steals over 18 minutes during Saturday's 77-73 OT loss to Oregon.

Impact McGee chipped in seven points, two rebounds, two assists and three steals off the bench for the Badgers during Saturday's loss against the Ducks. The 6-foot senior has been a spark off the bench this season, averaging seven points, 2.5 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 0.9 steals on 21.2 minutes per game. The former UW Green Bay guard is shooting 56.1 percent from three this season on 2.1 attempts per game.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Wisconsin 'united' following ejection of Kamari McGee, says Greg Gard The Wisconsin men showed they are a mentally tough unit fit for a long postseason run this March on Saturday. After the ejection of key rese...

FEBRUARY 16 • SI.COM

No. 16 Wisconsin unites after Kamari McGee's ejection and rallies past No. 7 Purdue 94-84

When Wisconsin backup guard Kamari McGee was ejected late in the first half against Purdue, the 16th-ranked Badgers didn’t fret

FEBRUARY 15 • Associated Press

Active vs. UCLA McGee (undisclosed) finished Tuesday's 85-83 loss to UCLA with three points (1-4 FG, 1-3 3Pt), one rebound, three assists and one steal across 19 minutes.

Impact McGee was questionable leading up to the game as he was dealing with an undisclosed injury. The senior guard was productive in less than 20 minutes logged and will aim to build on this performance for Sunday's meeting with Nebraska.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable in Westwood McGee (undisclosed) is listed as questionable for the Badgers' clash with UCLA.

Impact McGee's absence would be a significant one for Wisconsin. Although he doesn't start, he's evolved into one of the best bench pieces in the nation, including an NCAA-leading 56.4 percent from downtown. His quickness, lights out shooting from distance and steadying presence have been crucial for Wisconsin in its seven-game winning streak.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to bench McGee will not be starting in Tuesday's game against Ohio St.

Impact McGee will be reverting back to the bench after making his first and only start of the season in the absence of Max Klesmit. The senior guard will has scored over 10 points in two of his last three outings.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Stands out in first start with UW McGee registered 15 points (5-10 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, two assists and three steals across 33 minutes during Friday's 80-59 victory over Minnesota.

Impact McGee was a force on both sides of the ball during his first start with the Badgers, posting 15 points, five rebounds, three steals and two assists while filling in for Max Klesmit (foot) during Friday's win over the Golden Gophers. The 6-foot senior has been a spark off the bench for Wisconsin this season, averaging 7.1 points, 2.8 rebounds, two assists and one steal on 22.6 minutes per game. After spending the last two years as little more than a reserve with the Badgers, McGee has carved out a significant role with the program and has proven his capabilities against some big-time opponents.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Starting vs. Minnesota McGee is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against Minnesota, Mark Stewart of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact The Badgers will be tweaking their lineup and McGee will join the first unit instead of Max Klesmit, who's dealing with an ankle injury. McGee is averaging 6.5 points, 2.7 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game this season. This will be his first start of 2024-25.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Hits four threes in rout McGee logged 12 points (4-8 FG, 4-5 3Pt), four rebounds, four assists and one steal in 21 minutes during Friday's 116-85 victory over Iowa.

Impact McGee hit a season-high four triples, adding on four rebounds, four rebounds and a steal, as the Badgers dropped a record-shattering 116 points on the visiting Hawkeyes on Friday night. The 6-foot senior has been a high-quality backup for the Badgers in his third season with the program, nearly tripling his minute allotment from 8.3 per game last season to 21.7 per game this season. Through 14 outings, McGee is averaging 6.6 points (on a 52.4/55.2/76.9 shooting line), 2.8 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 0.9 steals, functioning as a strong reserve option in the Badgers' backcourt.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Badgers G Kamari McGee on win over Iowa: 'We knew they didn't want to play defense' Kamari McGee summed up the Badgers’ dominant night

JANUARY 4 • USATODAY.COM

Stands out in win McGee ended Friday's 86-70 win over UCF with 14 points (5-6 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one steal in 19 minutes.

Impact McGee has been a spark plug off the bench this season, averaging seven points, 2.7 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 0.7 steals on 22.5 minutes per game (six contests). The 6-foot senior has shot the ball with extreme discipline, logging 59.3/53.8/100 shooting splits to open the 2024-25 season.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Heavy role off the bench McGee finished Monday's 85-61 victory over Holy Cross with seven points (2-6 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, four assists and one steal across 28 minutes.

Impact McGee saw 28 minutes of action for Wisconsin as they dispatched Holy Cross in their season opener. The 6-foot senior averaged just 2.1 points, 0.8 rebounds and 0.5 steals on 8.3 minutes per game last season (25 games), but he will look to be a more critical piece of the Badgers' rotation this season. McGee is likely to cede minutes to Daniel Freitag as the season progresses, but with Camren Hunter (undisclosed) sidelined, he was the most utilized bench option for Wisconsin on Monday.

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leading race for starting role McGee seems to be leading the race to become the Badgers' starting point guard for the 2024-25 season, Evan Flood of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Daniel Freitag was expected to open the season as the starting point guard, but McGee has separated himself as the leader in that race due to his impressive play in training camp. The senior averaged a mere 2.1 points per game off the bench in 2023-24, and after spending the first two years with the Badgers program as an option off the bench, it seems he'll be the floor general to run the show in 2024-25.

OCTOBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Looks terrific during team practice McGee (foot) looked terrific during Wisconsin's team practice last week, according to Nick Osen of 247Sports.

Impact Osen's update indicates McGee has fully recovered from foot surgery he underwent during the spring. Ideally for him, his practice performances are a sign of an improved role. As a sophomore and junior for Wisconsin, he averaged fewer than nine minutes per game with the Badgers. But now that McGee is one of the more tenured members of their basketball program, perhaps his veteran presence will be followed up with more playing time.

OCTOBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 11 minutes off bench McGee (toe) amassed four points (1-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and one assist across 11 minutes during Sunday's 78-70 loss to Purdue.

Impact McGee was a game-time call for Sunday's matchup, but he made an impact with limited touches. McGee has yet to start a game in the two years he's been with Wisconsin, however, and that's not expected to change soon.

MARCH 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

'Didn't Expect That:' Kamari McGee Provides a Boost in Thursday's Win over Rutgers McGee had missed the last 11 games with a foot injury.

MARCH 8, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Set for return Thursday McGee (toe) is set to return to the court in Thursday's game versus Rutgers, Rohan Chakravarthi of SBNation reports.

Impact McGee has not played since Jan. 19 due to a toe injury and appears to finally be ready to return to the court. In 18 games this season he is averaging 1.4 points, 0.8 rebounds and 0.7 steals in 6.8 minutes per game.

MARCH 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Officially questionable McGee (toe) is officially listed as questionable for Thursday's game versus Rutgers.

Impact McGee was suited up for warmups, so it seems there's a better chance than not that the junior will return to the floor for the first time since Jan. 23. McGee typically spells Chucky Hepburn some on the ball and should see regular action again when he's available.

MARCH 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice McGee (toe) was spotted back practicing for Wisconsin, Michael McCleary of the Wisconsin State Journal reports.

Impact McGee has missed Wisconsin's last 11 games, and the Badgers have taken a nosedive in his absence. Despite only averaging 1.4 points over 6.8 minutes, McGee provides steady minutes at point guard when starter Chucky Hepburn needs a breather. Getting the junior back could be key for Wisconsin as they try to snap out of their end-of-season slump. It's not clear yet whether he'll be available for the Badgers' Thursday tilt with Rutgers.

MARCH 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday McGee (toe) will not play in Saturday's game against Illinois, Jeff Potrykus of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact The junior will not be able to return as he has missed the last 10 games due to a toe injury. McGee will attempt to return next week but won't be able to play against Illinois. The guard is averaging 1.4 points this season.

MARCH 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Kamari McGee Still at Least Two Weeks Away From Returning The junior guard suffered a right leg injury against Indiana on Jan. 19

JANUARY 30, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM