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University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire

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2024-25 Men's Basketball

Matt Bessen

10 Grant Paetzold

  • Position Guard
  • Height 6-1
  • Class Sophomore
  • Hometown Chetek, Wis.
  • Highschool Cameron

Biography

Awards & Honors

2023-24
Led all Blugold freshmen with 20 appearances, logging 7.7 minutes per contest...Scored 13 points and grabbed 17 rebounds.

High School
Attended Cameron...Basketball: A two-time team captain...Starter on Cameron's state semifinalist team in 2021-22...Named first team All-Heart O' North Conference in 2022-23 and second team in 2021-22...Named to the Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association All-Star Team in 2022-23...Named third team All-Northwest by the Leader-Telegram in 2022-23 and a special mention All-Northwest pick in 2021-22.

Personal
Why did you choose UW-Eau Claire?

On my visit I really enjoyed the campus and felt like I fit really well here. I also really liked the coaches.

Why do you choose to play Division III?
I love the sport of basketball and wanted to play it for four more years.

Who is your role model/mentor? Why are they important to you?
My mom. She has sacrificed a lot when raising me to get me to where I am right now.

What is your pregame meal?
Lasagna and bread sticks.

What is your favorite movie/series/TV show?
Superbad.

Where is your favorite place to study on campus?
Library.

Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 10

    2023-24Freshman

    Guard
    6'0"
    10
  • 10

    2024-25Sophomore

    Guard
    6'1"
    10