Wisconsin transfer guard Connor Essegian to visit Indiana on Wednesday

Former Wisconsin Badgers guard Connor Essegian is visiting the Indiana Hoosiers on Wednesday, according to On3’s Joe Tipton.

The 6-foot-4 sophomore from Fort Wayne, Indiana had a strong freshman campaign for the Badgers, earning Big Ten All-Freshman honors after averaging 11.7 points and 3.7 rebounds in 27.4 minutes per game.

His usage and minutes reduced significantly in year two in Madison, only playing an average of 7.3 minutes per game, putting up 3.2 points per outing.

When Essegian first entered the transfer portal, he relayed a message to Wisconsin faithful through Tipton and On3.

“First off, I would like to say thank you Badger Nation for everything,” Essegian said in a statement to On3. “These last two years in Madison have been nothing short of amazing. This place has helped shape me into the person I am today. The city and university will forever have a special place in my heart. Thank you to the all of the fans and the community for your unconditional love and support. You took me in as your own and I am forever grateful for that. 

“Thank you to my teammates who have become part of my forever family and for the relationships and memories we’ve created. Thank you to the coaching staff for giving me the opportunity to play at the highest level. Thank you to my friends and family for supporting me through this difficult process. But after further consideration, I will be entering my name into the transfer portal. Thank you Wisconsin.”

According to the On3 Industry Ranking, Essegian is a former three-star recruit and was the No. 235 overall player in the nation from the 2022 cycle. The On3 Industry Ranking is a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.

To keep up with the latest players on the move, check out On3’s Transfer Portal wire.

The On3 Transfer Portal Instagram account and Twitter account are excellent resources to stay up to date with the latest moves.