SHOCK!!:Former Wisconsin Badgers guard Connor Essegian Flips Commitment to Nebraska….
On Sunday afternoon, former Wisconsin guard Connor Essegian declared his intention to transfer to Nebraska. The beloved Badgers guard had already traveled to Indiana and Maryland, two Big Ten rivals, but ultimately chose the Cornhuskers.
After dropping far in the rotation, Essegian had a difficult 2023–24 season, averaging only 7.3 minutes and 3.2 points per game. Fred Hoiberg, head coach of Nebraska, is hoping he can get back to his freshman-year performance, which included 27.4 minutes, 11.7 points per game, 40% shooting, and 36% from three-point range.
The Nebraska program he joins qualified for the NCAA Tournament in 2023–24 for the first time since 2014. Hoiberg is trying to move the Cornhuskers into contention after guiding them in the right way. At his new home, the former Badger will undoubtedly play more. He still has two years of eligibility when he transfers.
The departing production of Tyler Wahl, Chucky Hepburn, A.J. Storr, and Essegian must be replaced by Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard. Although they have not yet received a commitment, he and his team are working diligently in the transfer portal to lessen those losses.
