Photos: Freshman Connor Essegian is off to a strong start for Wisconsin
- CHRIS DOYLE
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The University of Wisconsin men's basketball team has turned to sharpshooting guard Connor Essegian to provide an offensive boost. Check out the best images of his freshman season.Â
Wisconsin guard Connor Essegian scores in the first half of the Badgers' exhibition game against UW-Eau Claire on Oct. 30, 2022, at the Kohl Center.
STEVE APPS, FOR THE STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin guard Connor Essegian defends UW-Eau Claire's Michael Casper in the second half of the Badgers' exhibition game on Oct. 30, 2022, at the Kohl Center.
STEVE APPS, FOR THE STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin guard Connor Essegian is defended by UW-Eau Claire's Carter Huschka in the second half of the Badgers' exhibition game on Oct. 30, 2022, at the Kohl Center.
STEVE APPS, FOR THE STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin guard Connor Essegian is defended by UW-Eau Claire's Zander Williams, right, in the second half of the Badgers' exhibition game on Oct. 30, 2022, at the Kohl Center.
STEVE APPS, FOR THE STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin guard Connor Essegian drives past the defense of South Dakota Coyotes guard A.J. Plitzuweit during the second half of the Badgers' 85-59 season-opening win on Nov. 7, 2022, at the Kohl Center.
JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin guard Connor Essegian reacts after hitting a shot during the first half of the Badgers' 60-50 win over Stanford in the Brew City Battle on Nov. 11, 2022, at American Family Field in Milwaukee.Â
JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin guard Connor Essegian shoots a 3-pointer in the second half of the Badgers' 60-50 win over Stanford in the Brew City Battle on Nov. 11, 2022, at American Family Field in Milwaukee.Â
JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin guard Connor Essegian celebrates after making a 3-pointer in the second half of the Badgers' 60-50 win over Stanford in the Brew City Battle on Nov. 11, 2022, at American Family Field in Milwaukee.Â
JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin guard Connor Essegian drives toward the baseline as Stanford forward Harrison Ingram defends during the second half of the Badgers' 60-50 win over Stanford in the Brew City Battle on Nov. 11, 2022, at American Family Field in Milwaukee.Â
JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin guard Connor Essegian attempts to save the ball during the second half of the Badgers' 60-50 win over Stanford in the Brew City Battle on Nov. 11, 2022, at American Family Field in Milwaukee.Â
JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin guard Connor Essegian looks for an opening against UW-Green Bay guard Zae Blake during the first half of the Badgers' 56-45 win over the Phoenix on Nov. 15, 2022, at the Kohl Center.Â
JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin coach Greg Gard speaks to guard Connor Essegian as they wait for the referees to make a call in the first half of the Badgers' 78-75 loss to Wake Forest on Nov. 29, 2022, at the Kohl Center.Â
SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wake Forest guard Damari Monsanto high-fives Wisconsin guard Connor Essegian after an entanglement between the two in the first half of the Badgers' 78-75 loss to the Demon Deacons on Nov. 29, 2022, at the Kohl Center.
SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin guard Connor Essegian, left, helps guard Chucky Hepburn up at the end of the Badgers' 78-75 loss to Wake Forest on Nov. 29, 2022, at the Kohl Center.Â
SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin's Connor Essegian and Marquette's Tyler Kolek go after a loose ball during the second half of the Badgers' 80-77 overtime victory against the rival Golden Eagles on Dec. 3, 2022, at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.Â
MORRY GASH, ASSOCIATED PRESS
From left, Wisconsin's Carter Gilmore, Chucky Hepburn, Connor Essegian and forward Tyler Wahl defend against Maryland in the second half of the Badgers' 64-59 upset of the 13th-ranked Terrapins on Dec. 5, 2022, at the Kohl Center.Â
SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin guards Connor Essegian, left, and Jordan Davis walk onto the court in the second half of the Badgers' 64-59 upset of the 13th-ranked Terrapins on Dec. 5, 2022, at the Kohl Center.
SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Iowa guard Connor McCaffery fights for a rebound with Wisconsin guard Connor Essegian during the first half of the Badgers' 78-75 overtime victory against the Hawkeyes on Dec. 11, 2022, in Iowa City.Â
CHARLIE NEIBERGALL, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wisconsin guard Connor Essegian shoots a 3-pointer over Lehigh forward Dominic Parolin during the second half of the Badgers' 78-56 win over the Mountain Hawks on Dec. 15, 2022, at the Kohl Center.Â
JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin guard Connor Essegian reacts after hitting a 3-pointer in the second half of the Badgers' 78-56 win over the Mountain Hawks on Dec. 15, 2022, at the Kohl Center.Â
JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin guard Connor Essegian drives the lane during the second half of the Badgers' 78-56 win over the Mountain Hawks on Dec. 15, 2022, at the Kohl Center.Â
JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin guard Connor Essegian celebrates with teammates after the Badgers' 63-60 win over Minnesota on Jan. 3, 2023, at the Kohl Center.Â
SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin Badgers guard Connor Essegian (3) shoots the ball against Western Michigan Broncos guard Seth Hubbard (12) in the second half of the game at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., Friday, Dec. 30, 2022. SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin guard Connor Essegian shoots against Western Michigan guard JaVaughn Hannah during the second half of the Badgers' 76-66 win over the Broncos on Dec. 30, 2022, at the Kohl Center.Â
SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin guard Connor Essegian, left, celebrates with fans and teammates forward Carter Gilmore, center, and guard Max Klesmit after hitting a 3-pointer during the first half of the Badgers' 63-60 win over Minnesota on Jan. 3, 2023, at the Kohl Center.Â
SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin guard Connor Essegian drives to the basket against Minnesota guard Ta'lon Cooper during the second half of the Badgers' 63-60 win over Golden Gophers on Jan. 3, 2023, at the Kohl Center.Â
SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin guard Connor Essegian looks to pass the ball against Michigan State forward Malik Hall during the first half of the Badgers' 69-65 loss to the Spartans on Jan. 10, 2023, at the Kohl Center.Â
SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin forward Carter Gilmore, rear, and guard Connor Essegian attempt to block a shot by Michigan State guard Tyson Walker during the first half of the Badgers' 69-65 loss to the Spartans on Jan. 10, 2023, at the Kohl Center.Â
SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin guard Connor Essegian passes the ball against Michigan State guard Jaden Akins during the second half of the Badgers' 69-65 loss to the Spartans on Jan. 10, 2023, at the Kohl Center.Â
SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin's Max Klesmit, from left, Chucky Hepburn, Connor Essegian and Steven Crowl run back to play defense during the second half of the Badgers' 69-65 loss to the Spartans on Jan. 10, 2023, at the Kohl Center.Â
SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin guard Connor Essegian drives to the basket in the second half of the Badgers' 63-61 loss to No. 5 Purdue on March 2, 2023, at the Kohl Center in Madison. Essegian finished with eight points and two rebounds as UW wrapped up its home schedule.Â
SAMANTHA MADAR, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin guard Connor Essegian goes up for a shot over Minnesota forward Joshua Ola-Joseph during the second half of the Badgers' 71-67 win over the Gophers in their regular-season finale on March 5, 2023, in Minneapolis. Essegian scored 11 points and grabbed six rebounds as UW finished the regular season with a 17-13 record, including a 9-11 mark in Big Ten play.Â
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