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Wisconsin Basketball: Projected depth chart and rotation for 2023-24 season

By Tommy McGowan

Jan 17, 2023; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers forward Tyler Wahl (5) talks with Wisconsin Badgers head coach Greg Gard during the second half against the Penn State Nittany Lions at the Kohl Center. Mandatory Credit: Kayla Wolf-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 17, 2023; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Wisconsin Badgers forward Tyler Wahl (5) talks with Wisconsin Badgers head coach Greg Gard during the second half against the Penn State Nittany Lions at the Kohl Center. Mandatory Credit: Kayla Wolf-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mandatory Credit: Kayla Wolf-USA TODAY Sports
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Shooting Guard

Starter – Max Klesmit: 8.4 PPG / 1.4 APG / 2.7 RPG / 32.1 MPG

A two-year starter for Wofford, Max Klesmit proved to be a valuable addition for the Badgers last season. He ended up playing over 32 minutes per game and was a reliable, if rather unexciting, contributor on the roster. There were always going to be questions about whether Klesmit’s scoring ability at Wofford was going to translate to the Big Ten level, but there were promising signs. He averaged a steady 8.4 points per game and shot good all-around percentages, including 38% from three and 70% from the stripe.

That doesn’t mean Wisconsin is banking on Klesmit to be one of their top offensive options this year. He’s best in more of a complementary role, where he can provide consistent production on both ends of the court. He’s the type of player that every coach wants, even in this college basketball age, a hard-working, stable piece who is going to give you his all every game.

Off the bench – A.J. Storr: 8.8 PPG / 1.9 RPG / 21.1 MPG

I’m still under the impression that Klesmit will reprise his starting role, but newcomer A.J. Storr arrives with ample fanfare. Storr was a member of the All-Big East Freshman Team last season after notching 8.8 PPG with St. John’s, and he brings immediate playmaking ability to this Wisconsin roster.

Storr has the build of a modern shooting guard at 6’7″ with real power attacking the rim, and he’s the type of player that can burst out for a big night on any given night. He’s going to have to reel things in a bit, particularly in this offense, but played very efficiently as a freshman. I think his instant offense will be of supreme value to the Badgers, especially if he does run in their second unit.

Limited minutes – Jake Lindsey 

Nobody is expecting much from junior Jake Lindsey aside from a deep bench role, but it never hurts to have depth in this league and the veteran has played in 30 games over the course of his Wisconsin career.

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