John Blackwell - College Basketball News & Rumors

Posts five assists in win Blackwell supplied 10 points (4-9 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound and five assists across 29 minutes during Saturday's 83-74 victory over Butler.

Impact Blackwell closed Saturday's win over the Bulldogs with 10 points, five assists and one rebound, as the Badgers ended their three-game skid. The 6-foot-4 sophomore continues to thrive in his expanded role with the team, averaging 14.3 points, 4.4 rebounds, two assists and 0.7 steals on 30.3 minutes per game (12 starts). Blackwell has been a reliable scoring option for the Badgers this season, reaching double figures in 10-of-12 games this season.

21 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nears double-double in defeat Blackwell logged 16 points (6-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-5 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and one steal across 36 minutes during Tuesday's 67-64 loss to Michigan.

Impact Blackwell stepped up Tuesday against Michigan, posting 16 points, nine rebounds, two assists and a steal, as the Badgers (8-1) suffered their first loss of the season. The 6-foot-4 sophomore has taken a massive step forward in his second season with the program, averaging 15 points, 4.9 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 0.9 steals on 30.9 minutes per game (nine starts). Blackwell has proven himself to be a primary scoring option on multiple occasions this season, and he will look to help the Badgers bounce back against Marquette on Saturday.

DECEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Productive against Pitt Blackwell provided 14 points (5-11 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds and two steals over 37 minutes during Sunday's 81-75 win over Pittsburgh.

Impact Blackwell converted on 5-of-11 attempts from the field, closing with 14 points, three rebounds and two steals during Sunday's win over the Panthers. The 6-foot-4 sophomore has formed a trio of guards with Max Klesmit and John Tonje that would rival most teams in the nation, averaging 16 points, 4.4 rebounds, two assists and 0.9 steals across seven starts. Blackwell and the Badgers will have a few days to savor their 7-0 start before facing off against Chicago State on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

John Blackwell leads No. 19 Wisconsin past UCF at Greenbrier John Blackwell scored 17 points and John Tonje added 15 to lead No.19 Wisconsin to an 86-70 win over UCF on Friday at the Greenbrier Tip-Off...

NOVEMBER 23 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Blackwell leads No. 19 Wisconsin past UCF for sixth straight win John Blackwell scored 17 and John Tonje added 15 to lead the No.19 Wisconsin Badgers to an 86-70 win over UCF at the Greenbrier Tip-Off in W...

NOVEMBER 23 • THESTATE.COM

John Blackwell leads No. 19 Wisconsin past UCF for sixth straight win John Blackwell scored 17 and John Tonje added 15 to lead the No.19 Wisconsin Badgers to an 86-70 win over UCF at the Greenbrier Tip-Off in W...

NOVEMBER 23 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Wisconsin guard John Blackwell emerges during Badgers win over UT Rio Grande WATCH: Every basket from Wisconsin guard John Blackwell’s career night

NOVEMBER 19 • USATODAY.COM

Career-high 30 points Blackwell had 30 points (11-18 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 6-8 FT), seven rebounds and three assists over 38 minutes during Monday's 87-84 victory over UT Rio Grande Valley.

Impact Blackwell took over for Wisconsin in a game that came down to the final seconds, posting a career-high 30 points, seven rebounds and three assists during Monday's win over UTRGV. The 6-foot-4 sophomore is off to a strong start in his second season with the Badgers, averaging 16.2 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 0.8 steals on 30.4 minutes per game. Blackwell was a beneficiary of Wisconsin's need to play small ball against a strong-shooting UTRGV team Monday night, but he should continue to produce for Wisconsin moving forward.

NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Top 25 roundup: No. 19 Wisconsin turns away upset bid John Blackwell scored 20 of his career-high 30 points in the second half and graduate transfer John Tonje added 19 as No.19 Wisconsin rallie...

NOVEMBER 19 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

John Blackwell's career night helps No. 19 Wisconsin outlast UTRGV John Blackwell scored 20 of his career-high 30 points in the second half and graduate transfer John Tonje added 19 as No.19 Wisconsin rallie...

NOVEMBER 19 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Strong outing in win Blackwell ended Friday's 103-88 win over Arizona with 14 points (3-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 7-8 FT), two rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 26 minutes.

Impact Blackwell posted 14 points, two rebounds, three assists, a block and a steal as the Badgers pulled off a signature upset at the Kohl Center. While the 6-foot-4 sophomore's contributions were solid, what didn't show up in the box score was his impressive defensive effort against Arizona guard Caleb Love, who after posting a 20/7/5 game against the Badgers during the 2023-24 season, was held to just 2-of-13 from the field Friday night. Blackwell got into Love's head early and his continued ability to stand tall against elite talent at the guard position has the new-look Badgers off to a 4-0 start.

NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 16 in season opener Blackwell chipped in 16 points (5-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one steal across 30 minutes during Monday's 85-61 victory over Holy Cross.

Impact Blackwell posted 16 points and four rebounds as the Badgers took down Holy Cross in their season opener Monday. The 6-foot-4 sophomore averaged eight points, 3.2 rebounds and 0.6 assists on 18.4 minutes per game with Wisconsin last season. Blackwell is set for a much larger opportunity with the Badgers this season following the departure of Chucky Hepburn to Louisville.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Added to starting lineup Blackwell is part of Wisconsin's starting lineup Sunday at Purdue.

Impact For the first time in his collegiate career, Blackwell will be part of Wisconsin's starting lineup, which is omitting Max Klesmit not long after he suffered a lower-body injury when the Badgers hosted Rutgers on Thursday. Whether Klesmit sits or does not sit out, there may be a chance Blackwell plays more than 20 minutes. Under that prerequisite this season, he has averaged 11.0 points and 4.6 rebounds across 11 games.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Shines in win Blackwell posted 17 points (3-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 9-10 FT), eight rebounds and two steals in 27 minutes during Thursday's 78-66 victory over Rutgers.

Impact Blackwell converted on 9-of-10 looks from the charity stripe, closing with 17 points, eight rebounds and two steals during Thursday's win over the Scarlet Knights. The 6-foot-4 freshman continues to impress during his first collegiate season, averaging 7.9 points, three rebounds and 0.6 assists on 17.6 minutes per game. Blackwell is one of the many reasons why the Badgers' backcourt has a bright future.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

No action, as expected Blackwell (hip) did not take the court in Tuesday's 62-54 victory over Ohio State, missing his second consecutive game.

Impact In Blackwell's absence, Conner Essegian saw extended backcourt run. Coupled with the absence of Kamari McGee, even Isaac Lindsey saw rare minutes for the Badgers. Blackwell's next chance to take the court will be Saturday at Iowa.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable ahead of matchup Blackwell (hip) is listed as questionable ahead of Tuesday's game against Ohio State.

Impact Blackwell missed Wisconsin's most recent 78-56 blowout loss, in a game where bench depth could've given them a spark to stay in the game. The return of the freshman guard is still up in the air, though his inactive status during Monday's practice raises more questions on if he'll see the court. The 6-foot-4 ballplayer has been solid off the bench this year, averaging 7.9 points and 3.2 rebounds, and his return would provide necessary depth for a Badger team that is currently struggling.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Noticeable limp during warmups Blackwell (undisclosed) was observed limping during pregame warmups for Wednesday's game against Michigan, Jeff Potrykus of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact Blackwell suffered a hard landing during last week's matchup against Purdue, which could limit him during this contest. The 6-foot-4 guard has logged less than 20 minutes in each of his last four outings and could see the same type of workload should he be available for this encounter.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable against Michigan Blackwell (undisclosed) is questionable for Wisconsin's road tilt with Michigan, Jeff Potrykus of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Impact Blackwell has been a revelation for Wisconsin basketball, even as a freshman. He already averages 17.7 minutes, 8.1 points, 3.3 rebounds and shoots a whopping 50 percent from three. It's unclear why the guard is questionable, but his absence would be a definite blow to a Badgers team that's already without backup point guard Kamari McGee. If Blackwell can't play, expect Connor Essegian's minutes to increase.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Efficient in win Blackwell produced 12 points (5-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT) and three rebounds across 19 minutes during Saturday's 88-72 win over Nebraska.

Impact Blackwell continues to get involved for the Badgers, posting 12 points and three rebounds in a win over the Cornhuskers. The 6-foot-4 freshman has averaged 9.2 points, 3.9 rebounds and 0.5 steals on 18.9 minutes per game in his first collegiate season. Blackwell has been a pleasant surprise this season, but with Connor Essegian starting to get more involved, Blackwell may see his role diminished slightly moving forward.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Continues to shine Blackwell notched 17 points (6-12 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds and two assists across 26 minutes during Saturday's 98-73 loss to Arizona.

Impact Blackwell led the Badgers with 17 points during Saturday's blowout loss at the hands of Arizona, adding on seven rebounds in the contest as well. The 6-foot-4 freshman continues to look like the real deal off the Badgers' bench, averaging 9.9 points, 3.6 rebounds and 0.6 steals on 18.2 minutes per game. While Blackwell is unlikely to enter the starting lineup amidst a backcourt including Chucky Hepburn, Max Klesmit and Connor Essegian, the two-time Big Ten Freshman of the Week will continue to see a heavy dose of minutes off the bench.

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains involved in win Blackwell finished with 10 points (2-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 6-6 FT), four rebounds and one assist across 20 minutes during Tuesday's 70-57 victory over Michigan State.

Impact Blackwell saw 20 minutes of action during Wisconsin's wire-to-wire win over MSU on Tuesday, closing with 10 points and four rebounds in the contest. The 6-foot-4 freshman has seen a healthy dose of minutes early on for Wisconsin, averaging 9.1 points and 3.2 rebounds on 17.3 minutes per game in his first collegiate season (nine appearances). Despite his success in the role, when Connor Essegian is able to return to a full workload, Blackwell will likely see a role reduction for Wisconsin.

DECEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wisconsin's John Blackwell finds Nolan Winter who throws down a vicious alley-oop dunk

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Scores 18 in win Blackwell supplied 18 points (4-5 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 8-10 FT), two rebounds, one assist and two steals in 18 minutes during Friday's 78-68 win over Robert Morris.

Impact Blackwell finished tied for a team-high 18 points across just 18 minutes of action as Wisconsin took down Robert Morris. The 6-foot-4 freshman has been a spark off the bench for the Badgers to open the 2023 season, averaging 10.3 points, 2.8 rebounds and 0.8 steals on 16.8 minutes per game. Blackwell has jumped out to a fast start with the Badgers, and he will look to continue building upon his productive start during Monday's matchup with Virginia.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Provides boost in loss Blackwell ended with 11 points (5-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt) and five rebounds over 25 minutes during Tuesday's 72-59 loss to Providence.

Impact Blackwell converted 5-of-10 shots from the field, finishing with 11 points and five rebounds in a game where it appeared there was a lid on the rim for the Badgers (21-of-62 FG as a team). The 6-foot-4 freshman has brought energy off the bench for a struggling Badgers squad, but he remains firmly behind the more experienced members of Wisconsin's backcourt.

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

12 points in collegiate debut Blackwell recorded 12 points (3-3 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 5-7 FT), four rebounds and one steal over 15 minutes during Monday's 105-76 win over Arkansas State.

Impact Blackwell made an impact during his limited action Monday, finishing with 12 points and four rebounds during Wisconsin's 105-76 win over the Red Wolves. The 6-foot-4 freshman was a three-star recruit in the class of 2023, and although he is unlikely to play a major role this season, he showcased his potential in the Badgers' season debut.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Wisconsin's John Blackwell finds Nolan Winter who throws down a vicious alley-oop dunk