Senior guard Max Klesmit is set to come back after a three-game absence due to injury. Here is how he could help Wisconsin at the Big Ten tournament.

On March 8, the Wisconsin Badgers closed out regular season play with a rather frustrating loss of 86-75 to Penn State at the Kohl Center. Despite having a good start, where they drained six of their first seven three-pointers and held a 40-35 halftime lead,

When the Badgers play in the Big Ten tournament Thursday, they are expected to have their regular starting lineup for the first time in four games.

Wisconsin guard Max Klesmit left little doubt on his status for the Badgers' Big Ten Tournament opener on Thursday.

In his social media post, the Neenah native referenced John Blackwell's selection as an All-Big Ten Honorable Mention. A season ago, Blackwell was named to the All-Big Ten Freshman Team. Blackwell is the first Badgers sophomore to receive any postseason conference honor since Chucky Hepburn in 2022.

Klesmit was injured in an 88-62 win over Washington on February 25, playing just five minutes. He is battling a lower body injury. The next opportunity for Klesmit to play before