How have former Wisconsin basketball players like AJ Storr and Chucky Hepburn fared this year?

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Wisconsin basketball players just got a close-up look at former teammate Connor Essegian, who scored eight points in 23 minutes in the Badgers’ 83-55 win over Nebraska on Sunday.

In Louisville, Chucky Hepburn is having a massive impact for the Cardinals, who have turned their program around with the point guard leading the way.

What about other former Badgers players now competing at other NCAA programs? Here’s a rundown of how they’re faring:

Nebraska guard Connor Essegian (0) passes the ball while being guarded by Wisconsin forward Carter Gilmore (7) during the first half of their game Sunday, January 26, 2025 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin.

Connor Essegian, Nebraska

The sharp-shooting Indiana native was a popular player during his two years at Wisconsin but couldn’t maintain a regular spot in the rotation. At Nebraska this year, he’s third on the team in scoring (11.3 points per game), though he’s primarily coming off the bench (three starts in 20 games). He’s shooting a crisp 41% from three-point range (51-for-125) and also averages 2.6 rebounds per contest.

Jan 21, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Chucky Hepburn (24) reacts after a made basket against the SMU Mustangs during the second half at Moody Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

Chucky Hepburn, Louisville

Hepburn created shockwaves when he indicated he was transferring to Louisville after three strong seasons at UW, and the Cardinals are enjoying a strong season at 15-5 overall with Hepburn running the offense, including nine straight wins entering a clash Tuesday at Wake Forest.

Hepburn has scored a team-best 15.1 points with 3.4 rebounds per game over 20 contests for No. 21 Louisville (all starts), all while leading the Atlantic Coast Conference in assists with 127 (6.4 per game) and steals with 49 (2.5 per game). Louisville went a dismal 8-24 last year with four wins the year before that, but things have shifted dramatically under first-year coach Pat Kelsey.

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Author : Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Publish date : 2025-01-28 22:02:00

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