The Wisconsin Badger men’s basketball team is practicing daily, getting ready
Mike Bruesewitz
for the start of the 2012-13 college basketball season. One member of the team that isn’t working with the team is senior forward Mike Bruesewitz.
Bruesewitz is still recovering from a seven-inch long gash on his shin, as a result of a fall he took during player workouts recently. Bruesewitz said he was pretty scared at the time.
AUDIO: Mike Bruesewitz’ reaction to his leg injury :17
While Bruesewitz can’t practice at the moment, he is focussed on watching from the sidelines and helping out.
AUDIO: Mike Bruesewitz is focussed on staying involved in practice :17
Bruesewitz said he does expect to be a little timid in his return, but he doesn’t expect it to last long. His focus now is getting back into shape.
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Bruesewitz underwent surgery on Oct. 9 and left the hospital the same day.
The prognosis for a return is 4 to 6 weeks. Bruesewitz is hoping to be back and ready by the time the Badgers open their season Nov. 11 against Southeastern Louisiana at the Kohl Center.