It didn’t take long for the Wisconsin Badgers to make a statement, as they scored a Kohl Center-record 105 points in the opener against Arkansas State, with 12 different players scoring and four in double digits.
Junior guard Chucky Hepburn led the way with 20 points and six assists, showcasing improved decision-making and comfortable both on and off the ball in his role.
However, another player who has been thrust into those playmaking situations is junior guard Max Klesmit, who has remained in the starting lineup, despite the addition of transfer forward A.J. Storr.
Klesmit, primarily an off-ball player in 2022, went a perfect 5/5 from the field, scoring 14 points, while adding an assist as well.