The Wisconsin Badgers (23-7, 13-6 Big Ten) return to action on Saturday afternoon against the Penn State Nittany Lions (15-15, 5-14 Big Ten).

Wisconsin guard Max Klesmit has been ruled out of the Badgers' game at Minnesota on Wednesday night with a lower body injury. The contest will mark Klesmit's second consecutive absence. He also missed the Badgers' road loss at Michigan State on Sunday,

Wisconsin was without Klesmit on Sunday for their loss against Michigan State. They opted to move Kamari McGee to the starting lineup and it's fair to assume they will do the same thing again tonight. There were no other notable injury announcements for either team.

Wisconsin returns to action on Wednesday night against rival Minnesota. The status of Badgers guard Max Klesmit is a major storyline to watch

Wisconsin guard Max Klesmit will miss the game today against Penn State, per a spokesman. He is expected to be cleared and play in the Big Ten Tournament. This will be the third game in a row that he's missed with a lower body injury.

Max Klesmit, a pivotal guard for the Wisconsin Badgers, has been crucial to the team’s success this season. His ability to score, rebound, and assist has made him an indispensable asset on the court.