JOHN BLACKWELL NEWS

Notches 15 points against OSU Blackwell had 15 points (5-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-6 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one steal over 31 minutes during Tuesday's 70-68 victory over Ohio State.

Impact Blackwell finished with 15 points, six rebounds, two assists and one steal as the Badgers took down the Buckeyes on Tuesday night to extend their winning streak to six games. The 6-foot-4 sophomore has developed into a strong backcourt option in just his second season at the collegiate level, averaging 15.4 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 0.8 steals on 30.4 minutes per game (17 starts). Blackwell and the Badgers (14-3) will look to steal a pair of conference wins on the road against USC and UCLA this week.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Wisconsin takes on Minnesota following Blackwell's 21-point game

Wisconsin faces the Minnesota Golden Gophers after John Blackwell scored 21 points in Wisconsin's 75-63 victory against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights

JANUARY 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blackwell and Wisconsin host Minnesota

Wisconsin hosts the Minnesota Golden Gophers after John Blackwell scored 21 points in Wisconsin's 75-63 win over the Rutgers Scarlet Knights

JANUARY 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Team-high 21 points in win Blackwell had 21 points (8-15 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one steal over 33 minutes during Monday's 75-63 victory over Rutgers.

Impact Blackwell led the Badgers in scoring once again, closing with 21 points, four rebounds, three assists and a steal against the Scarlet Knights on Monday night. The 6-foot-4 sophomore has emerged as one of the top options of the offensive side of the ball this season for Wisconsin, averaging 15.8 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 0.7 steals across 15 starts. Blackwell has shot the ball to the tune of 50 percent from the field and 33.9 percent from three this season (3.9 attempts per game), and he will look to stay hot after back-to-back 20+ point games against Minnesota on Friday.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

John Blackwell, Steven Crowl lead Wisconsin to 75-63 victory over Rutgers

John Blackwell scored 21, Steven Crowl totaled 18 points and 10 rebounds and Wisconsin defeated Rutgers 75-63

JANUARY 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shines on historic night Blackwell chipped in 32 points (11-18 FG, 6-10 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds and five assists in 32 minutes during Friday's 116-85 victory over Iowa.

Impact Blackwell led the way for the Badgers in a record-shattering 116-point outing at the Kohl Center on Friday night, closing with 32 points, eight rebounds and five assists in the contest. The 6-foot-4 sophomore continues to blossom into one of the best second-year players in the Big Ten, averaging 15.4 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.4 assists across 14 starts this season. As defensive pressure shifted towards John Tonje, who burst onto the scene to open the 2024-25 season, Blackwell has found more space to operate on offense. Blackwell has averaged 16.2 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.3 assists across Wisconsin's last six games, and he will look to stay on track as the Badgers face off with Rutgers on Monday.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

John Blackwell's career night lifts Wisconsin over Iowa John Blackwell scored a career-high 32 points and Wisconsin hit a school-record 21 3-pointers to roll past visiting Iowa 116-85 on Friday ni...

JANUARY 4 • KANSASCITY.COM

John Blackwell scores 32, Wisconsin makes program-record 21 3-pointers in a 116-85 victory over Iowa

John Blackwell set career-highs with 32 points and six 3-pointers, and Wisconsin finished with a program-best 21 makes from behind the arc in a 116-85 victory over Iowa

JANUARY 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE