Max Klesmit - College Basketball News & Rumors

Wisconsin coach Greg Gard updates Max Klesmit's injury status ahead of Ohio State game Wisconsin coach Greg Gard updates Max Klesmit’s status ahead of Ohio State game

JANUARY 14 • USATODAY.COM

Once again questionable Klesmit (foot) is questionable for Wisconsin's game Tuesday against Ohio State, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Klesmit was questionable before the Minnesota-Wisconsin game Friday. Without him part of UW's starting lineup, it included Kamari McGee then. He logged 15 points (5-10 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and three steals.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't play Friday Klesmit (foot) didn't play in Friday's game against Minnesota.

Impact Klesmit participated in warmups but didn't play in the contest as the Badgers cruised to a comfortable 80-59 win. His next chance to play will come against Ohio State on Tuesday.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Participating in warmups Klesmit (foot) is participating in warmups and is likely to be available for Friday's game against Minnesota, Evan Flood of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Klesmit is questionable to play Friday, but his warmup availability is undoubtedly a step in the right direction. The 6-foot-4 senior, who suffered an apparent foot injury during Monday's win over Rutgers, is averaging 10.5 points per game this season.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Friday Klesmit (foot) has been designated as questionable ahead of Friday's game against Minnesota, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Klesmit's status remains uncertain as the Badgers prepare to host the Golden Gophers at the Kohl Center. The 6-foot-4 senior, who suffered an apparent foot injury during Monday's win over Rutgers, was spotted in a walking boot at practice earlier this week. If Klesmit is ultimately unable to suit up for Wisconsin, the Badgers would likely turn to Jack Janicki and Kamari McGee to see expanded roles against Minnesota.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 9 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Wisconsin coach Greg Gard updates Max Klesmit's injury status entering Minnesota game Update on Max Klesmit’s injury entering Minnesota game

JANUARY 9 • USATODAY.COM

Day-to-day Klesmit (foot) has been termed day-to-day ahead of Friday's game against Minnesota, Evan Flood of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Klesmit, who was spotted wearing a walking boot on Tuesday after suffering a foot injury during Monday's game against Rutgers did not practice on Wednesday and is day-to-day according to head coach Greg Gard. The 6-foot-4 senior has started in all 15 games this season, averaging 10.5 points, 1.9 rebounds, three assists and 1.1 steals on 30.1 minutes per game.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Spotted wearing walking boot Klesmit was observed wearing a walking boot following Monday's 75-63 victory over Rutgers, Michael McCleary of Badger Extra reports.

Impact Klesmit was forced to leave the game early after suffering an apparent foot injury. The 6-foot-4 guard stated he is "fine" but his status for Friday's game against Minnesota is still up in the air.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Max Klesmit drains a pull-up three pointer from DISTANCE to help Wisconsin grab 47-33 lead over Butler

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Bounces back in loss Klesmit registered 22 points (6-12 FG, 6-11 3Pt, 4-4 FT), one rebound and two assists in 34 minutes during Saturday's 88-74 loss to Marquette.

Impact Klesmit converted on 6-of-11 attempts from three, closing with 22 points during Saturday's loss against the Golden Eagles. The 6-foot-4 senior bounced back following a pitiful outing against Michigan, but his streaky shooting was not enough to overcome Marquette. Klesmit, who is averaging 12.2 points, 1.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.5 steals across 10 starts, will look to stay hot against Illinois on Tuesday.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Stifled in loss Klesmit notched eight points (3-14 FG, 1-9 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one steal in 36 minutes during Tuesday's 67-64 loss to Michigan.

Impact Klesmit was unable to find his shot during Tuesday's loss against Michigan, converting on just 3-of-14 shots from the field in the narrow loss. The 6-foot-4 senior has averaged 11.1 points, 1.9 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.7 steals across nine starts to open the 2024-25 season, but he is shooting the ball to a tune of a career-worst 32.6/25.4/88.9 shooting line. Klesmit, who scored 21 points during Wisconsin's matchup with the Golden Eagles last season, will look to help the Badgers get back on track against Marquette this weekend.

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Records five steals in win Klesmit recorded 15 points (5-11 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), one rebound, four assists and five steals in 28 minutes during Sunday's 87-56 win over App State.

Impact Klesmit logged another big outing for the Badgers, closing with 15 points, four assists and five steals as Wisconsin took down Appalachian State on Saturday. Klesmit has averaged 16 points, two assists and three steals across Wisconsin's first three games, stepping into a larger role following the departures of Tyler Wahl, AJ Storr, Chucky Hepburn and others.

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Klesmit leads Wisconsin against Appalachian State after 26-point performance

Wisconsin hosts the Appalachian State Mountaineers after Max Klesmit scored 26 points in Wisconsin's 79-67 victory against the Montana State Bobcats

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • Associated Press

Game-high 26 points Thursday Klesmit closed Thursday's 79-67 win over Montana State with 26 points (7-15 FG, 6-11 3Pt, 6-6 FT), one assist and two steals in 36 minutes.

Impact Klesmit caught fire from range, converting on 6-of-11 attempts from deep on route to a 26-point outing against Montana State. The 6-foot-4 senior started in all 36 games with Wisconsin last season, averaging 9.9 points, 2.1 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 0.8 steals on 43.7/39.8/82.4 shooting splits. For a Badgers' team that has lost Tyler Wahl, Chucky Hepburn and AJ Storr, Klesmit may be called upon to produce a higher-scoring output for the team this season.

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Max Klesmit scores 26 to guide Wisconsin to 79-67 victory over Montana State in Bobcats' opener

Max Klesmit hit six 3-pointers and scored 26 points to help Wisconsin defeat Montana State 79-67 in the Bobcats’ season opener

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • Associated Press

Max Klesmit heats up as Wisconsin dumps Montana State Max Klesmit made a career-best six 3-pointers and scored 26 points to lead Wisconsin to a 79-67 victory over Montana State in nonconference...

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Catches fire from range in loss Klesmit had 18 points (5-12 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, two assists and two steals in 29 minutes during Friday's 72-61 loss to James Madison.

Impact Klesmit came out swinging to open the second half of Friday's loss to JMU, closing with 18 points, four rebounds, two assists and two steals, most of which came in the second frame. The 6-foot-4 junior started in all 36 games for Wisconsin this season, averaging 9.9 points, 2.1 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 0.8 steals on 28.7 minutes per game, Klesmit, who transferred in ahead of the 2022-23 season should see a similar role with the Badgers next season.

MARCH 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Wisconsin gets huge confidence boost with Big Ten Tourney win over top-seeded Purdue

Max Klesmit hit a right-handed runner with just under 10 seconds remaining to give Wisconsin an improbable 76-75 win over Purdue in a Big Te...

MARCH 16, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Wisconsin gets huge confidence boost with Big Ten Tourney win over top-seeded Purdue

Wisconsin's Chucky Hepburn's steal leads to a three by Max Klesmit to tie the game against Illinois

MARCH 2, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Scores 16 in win Klesmit posted 16 points (3-7 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 8-8 FT), two rebounds and one steal over 37 minutes during Tuesday's 74-70 win over Maryland.

Impact Klesmit converted on 2-of-5 looks from range, closing with 16 points, two rebounds and a steal during Tuesday's win over the Terrapins. The 6-foot-4 junior got back on track scoring the ball against Maryland after failing to reach double digits in Wisconsin's last three games. Across 27 starts this season, Klesmit is averaging 9.6 points, 1.8 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 0.7 steals on 28.6 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Overtime: Max Klesmit, Wisconsin Blow Past Indiana Klesmit had a season-high 26 points in Friday's win.

JANUARY 20, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Max Klesmit's big 2nd half lifts No. 11 Wisconsin past Indiana Max Klesmit scored 20 straight second-half points for Wisconsin, finishing with a season-high 26, and the 11th-ranked Badgers bounced back f...

JANUARY 20, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Indiana Hoosiers vs No. 11 Wisconsin Badgers Highlights | CBB on FOX

JANUARY 20, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Max Klesmit's second-half flurry helps No. 11 Wisconsin beat Indiana 91-79

Max Klesmit scored 20 consecutive Wisconsin points during a second-half stretch of just over 4 1/2 minutes, and the 11th-ranked Badgers continued their home dominance of Indiana, w...

JANUARY 20, 2024 • Associated Press

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Max Klesmit drains a pull-up three pointer from DISTANCE to help Wisconsin grab 47-33 lead over Butler

Klesmit leads Wisconsin against Appalachian State after 26-point performance

Max Klesmit scores 26 to guide Wisconsin to 79-67 victory over Montana State in Bobcats' opener

Wisconsin gets huge confidence boost with Big Ten Tourney win over top-seeded Purdue

Wisconsin's Chucky Hepburn's steal leads to a three by Max Klesmit to tie the game against Illinois

Indiana Hoosiers vs No. 11 Wisconsin Badgers Highlights | CBB on FOX

Max Klesmit's second-half flurry helps No. 11 Wisconsin beat Indiana 91-79