The Wisconsin Badgers will face the Penn State Nittany Lions in their season finale on Saturday at the Kohl Center. Despite being double-digit favorites, the Badgers will be without starting guard Max Klesmit for the third consecutive game due to a lower-body injury. Head coach Greg Gard has confirmed that Klesmit has been dealing with this nagging issue for a while. The team has struggled offensively in their last two games without Klesmit, raising concerns about their performance without their top guard.
The game on Saturday is crucial for the Badgers as they have the opportunity to secure a top-four seed and a double bye in the upcoming Big Ten Tournament with a victory. This extra rest would be beneficial for Klesmit, who could use the break to recover before the tournament. Despite Klesmit’s absence, Wisconsin is still favored by 11.5 points.
Kamari McGee is expected to start in place of Klesmit once again. The Badgers will look to secure a big win on Saturday to improve their tournament seeding and boost their confidence heading into the postseason.
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