Projecting the 2023-24 Wisconsin Badgers Basketball Starting Lineup
March 14, 2023; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers forward Steven Crowl (22) is congratulated by teammates during the second half of their opening round game of the National Invitation Tournament against the Bradley Braves at the Kohl Center. Wisconsin beat Bradley 81-62. Mandatory Credit: Mark Hoffman - USA Today Sports
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Projecting the 2023-24 Wisconsin Badgers Basketball Starting Lineup
The 2022-23 Wisconsin Badgers Men's Basketball team endured a near miss with the NCAA Tournament, but the tides may turn this year as a more experienced roster takes center stage. The 2023-24 Badgers are set to welcome back the majority of their production from last year, kindling hopes of securing an NCAA Tournament berth. Let's delve into our projections for the Wisconsin basketball starting lineup as they gear up for the upcoming season.
Projected Starting Lineup
- PG – Chucky Hepburn (12.2 PPG, 2.8 RPG, 2.8 APG, 1.5 SPG)
- G – Max Klesmit (8.4 PPG, 2.7 RPG, 1.4 APG, 1.2 SPG)
- G – Connor Essegian (11.7 PPG, 3.7 RPG, 0.5 SPG)
- F – Steven Crowl (12.1 PPG, 6.9 RPG, 2.5 APG, 0.5 BPG)
- F – Tyler Wahl (11.3 PPG, 6.3 RPG, 2.5 APG, 1.2 SPG, 0.4 BPG)
Why it Matters: Players to Watch
The projected starting lineup, consisting of Chucky Hepburn, Max Klesmit, Connor Essegian, Steven Crowl, and Tyler Wahl, represents the Badgers' blend of scoring, rebounding, and defensive prowess. These players have the potential to lead the team to an exciting season filled with promise. In addition to the starters, Wisconsin also added G AJ Storr, who transferred from St. John's. During his freshman season with the Red Storm, Storr averaged 8.8 points per game on his way to being named to the Big East All-Freshman team.
High Hopes in Badgerland
The 2023-24 Wisconsin Badgers Men's Basketball team hopes for an exhilarating season as they aim to get back to the NCAA Tournament. With a lineup rich in talent and experience, they have a chance to make some noise in the Big Ten Conference. Wisconsin's first game of the season will take place at the Kohl Center on November 6th against Arkansas State. Their first Big Ten Conference game will tip off in East Lansing on December 5th against No. 4 Michigan State.
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