Conner Essegian has blown up this season as a genuine three-point threat for the Wisconsin Badgers — but behind every Essegian, there is another freshman who often goes unnoticed.
Ross Candelino is the first person to leap from his seat on the Wisconsin bench even before Essegian or any of his teammates’ shots go up. Upon a field goal, Candelino erupts into the role he created this season, celebrating his teammates and whipping all the reserves into action.
“I’ve always been an energy-rich guy,” Candelino said. “In high school, I actually had my bench do the same thing I do now, so that kind of just adapted to what I do.