John Blackwell - College Basketball News & Rumors

Wisconsin basketball updated roster, projected lineup with John Blackwell's return Wisconsin basketball received major roster news on Wednesday, as star guard John Blackwell withdrew from the NBA draft and returned to the p...

MAY 28, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Returning to Wisconsin Blackwell has decided to withdraw from the NBA Draft process and will return to Wisconsin for the 2025-26 season, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Blackwell tested the draft market waters after two productive seasons at Wisconsin but has decided to return to school for another run. The sophomore guard averaged 15.8 points, 5.1 rebounds and 2.2 assists on 31.2 minutes across 37 starts.

MAY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

LOOK: Wisconsin basketball star links up with program legend at pro day Wisconsin basketball star John Blackwell linked up with a program great on Tuesday in El Segundo, California.

MAY 22, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Where Wisconsin stars John Tonje and John Blackwell stand in post-lottery NBA mock draft The 2025 NBA draft lottery took place on Monday. With the order finalized, here is a look at where Wisconsin stars John Tonje, John Blackwel...

MAY 13, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Were Wisconsin stars John Tonje and John Blackwell invited to 2025 NBA draft combine? Wisconsin basketball star John Tonje was officially invited to the 2025 NBA draft combine on Friday.

MAY 3, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Wisconsin star guard declares for NBA draft, maintains college eligibility Sophomore guard John Blackwell entered the NBA Draft Thursday afternoon, but will maintain his eligibility.

APRIL 3, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Exploring professional opportunities Blackwell has declared for the 2025 NBA Draft while retaining his collegiate eligibility, Evan Flood of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Blackwell will seek out an opportunity in this year's NBA Draft process, will keeping the door open for a return to Wisconsin. The 6-foot-4 sophomore started in all 37 games this season, averaging 15.8 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 0.9 steals on 31.2 minutes per game. Blackwell remains a long shot to gather much draft hype this offseason cycle, but it's worth a shot given his massive sophomore production leap.

APRIL 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

John Blackwell, Wisconsin players react to crushing season-ending loss to BYU Wisconsin's 2024-25 season came to a heartbreaking end with a 91-89 loss to BYU on Saturday night. John Blackwell and others shared their re...

MARCH 23, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

In March Madness, BYU gets a stop, then gets to go ... to Sweet 16 with 91-89 win over Wisconsin

BYU withstood a ferocious charge from Wisconsin’s John Tonje to hold off the Badgers for a 91-89 victory that sends the program to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2011

MARCH 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Wisconsin Badgers square off against the BYU Cougars in second round

MARCH 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Wisconsin finds extra gear, pulls away from Montana DENVER -- John Blackwell scored 19 points, Steven Crowl added 18 and No. 3 seed Wisconsin used a strong second half to pull away from No. 14...

MARCH 21, 2025 • WATAUGADEMOCRAT.COM

Wisconsin back in March Madness win column, 85-66 over Montana

Wisconsin grinded its way back into the March Madness win column, getting double-digit scoring from five players on the way to an 85-66 victory over Montana

MARCH 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Leading scorer for Badgers Blackwell supplied 19 points (7-12 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), five rebounds, three assists and two steals over 33 minutes during Thursday's 85-66 win over Montana.

Impact Blackwell excels at forcing the issue at the rim, and that's exactly what he did -- and exactly what Wisconsin needed -- against an undersized Montana team. Blackwell repeatedly got to the rack on his dribble-drives, having no issue getting to his dominant hand and taking Grizzlies off the bounce all afternoon. On a night when their leading scorer was quieter than normal (John Tonje only took five shots), the Badgers needed Blackwell to be assertive and he answered the bell. Next up is the winner of VCU and BYU.

MARCH 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No. 22 Michigan rallies late to beat No. 18 Wisconsin for Big Ten title

Tre Donaldson and Vladislav Goldin helped No. 22 Michigan win the Big Ten Tournament, beating No. 18 Wisconsin, 59-53, on Sunday.

MARCH 16, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

No. 22 Michigan rallies late to beat No. 18 Wisconsin for Big Ten title

Donaldson helps No. 22 Michigan rally late again to beat No. 18 Wisconsin 59-53 for Big Ten title

Tre Donaldson and Vladislav Goldin each scored 11 points and No. 22 Michigan closed the Big Ten Tournament championship game on an 11-2 run to beat No. 18 Wisconsin 59-53

MARCH 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Game-high 18 points in Big Ten Title Game Blackwell accumulated 18 points (6-17 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds and one steal over 36 minutes during Sunday's 59-53 loss to Michigan.

Impact Blackwell finished with a game-high 18 points, five rebounds and a steal as the Badgers were taken down by the Wolverines in the Big Ten Championship game. The 6-foot-4 sophomore took a sizeable leap in his second season with the program, averaging 15.5 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 0.9 steals across 35 starts. Blackwell and the Badgers will look to bounce back in a matchup with Montana this Thursday in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament.

MARCH 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Michigan Wolverines and Wisconsin Badgers meet in Big Ten Championship

MARCH 16, 2025 • Associated Press

No. 18 Wisconsin tops No. 7 Michigan State in Big Ten semis after controversial no-call

Jon Tonje scored 32 points and grabbed seven rebounds to help No. 18 Wisconsin beat No. 7 Michigan State in the Big Ten Tournament.

MARCH 15, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

No. 18 Wisconsin tops No. 7 Michigan State in Big Ten semis after controversial no-call

Tonje scores 32 as No. 18 Wisconsin tops No. 7 Michigan St. 77-74 in Big Ten semis

John Tonje scored 32 points and grabbed seven rebounds to help No. 18 Wisconsin beat No. 7 Michigan State 77-74 in the semifinals of the Big Ten Tournament

MARCH 15, 2025 • Associated Press

John Tonje's 3-point flurry lifts No. 18 Wisconsin past UCLA in Big Ten Tourney

John Tonje made six 3-pointers and Wisconsin tied the Big Ten Tournament single-game record with 19 in its victory over UCLA.

MARCH 14, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

John Tonje's 3-point flurry lifts No. 18 Wisconsin past UCLA in Big Ten Tourney

Wisconsin's John Blackwell makes and-1 3-pointer to extend lead against UCLA

MARCH 14, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Wisconsin Badgers and Northwestern Wildcats play in Big Ten Tournament

MARCH 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores 19 in loss Blackwell racked up 19 points (6-15 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, three assists and two steals over 35 minutes before fouling out of Saturday's 86-75 loss to Penn State.

Impact Blackwell connected on 3-of-6 looks from range, closing with 19 points, five rebounds, three assists and two steals during Saturday's loss against the Nittany Lions. The 6-foot-4 sophomore has been incredible down the stretch for the Badgers, averaging 21 points, eight rebounds, two assists and one steal across Wisconsin's last four regular season games. Blackwell and the Badgers will look to get back on track in the Big Ten tournament this coming week.

MARCH 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dunn scores 25, Penn State beats No. 12 Wisconsin 86-75

D’Marco Dunn had 25 points and Yanic Konan Niederhauser added 15 points and 11 rebounds as Penn State rallied in the second half for an 86-75 victory over No. 12 Wisconsin, prevent...

MARCH 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Penn State visits Blackwell and No. 12 Wisconsin