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Blackwell and No. 12 Wisconsin host Penn State

MARCH 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Deadspin | John Blackwell leads No. 12 Wisconsin past Minnesota Deadspin | John Blackwell leads No. 12 Wisconsin past Minnesota

MARCH 6, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Carrying Badgers down the stretch Blackwell supplied 25 points (8-21 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 7-8 FT), 11 rebounds and two assists over 37 minutes during Wednesday's 74-67 win over Minnesota.

Impact Blackwell has become the most consistent scorer for a Badgers team with hopes for a No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament. He's even showed some impressive rebounding prowess while maintaining offensive production over his last three games, averaging 22.7 point and 9.0 rebounds over that span. On top of that, he's had to resume more ball-handling responsibility in the absence of Max Klesmit (lower body), and he's protected the basketball relatively well with just five total turnovers in that three-game set.

MARCH 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

John Blackwell leads No. 12 Wisconsin past Minnesota John Blackwell scored 25 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, and No.12 Wisconsin held on for a 74-67 victory over Minnesota in a Big Ten Confere...

MARCH 6, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Blackwell carries No. 12 Wisconsin past Minnesota 74-67 with 25 points and career-best 11 boards

John Blackwell had 25 points and a career-high 11 rebounds to help 12th-ranked Wisconsin beat Minnesota 74-67

MARCH 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores 19 against MSU Blackwell accumulated 19 points (8-20 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and one assist in 37 minutes during Sunday's 71-62 loss to Michigan State.

Impact Blackwell connected on 8-of-20 looks from the field, closing with a team-high 19 points, six rebounds and an assist during Sunday's loss against the Spartans. The 6-foot-4 has been a dynamic secondary scoring option in the Badgers' backcourt this season, averaging 15.3 points, five rebounds, 2.2 assists and 0.9 steals across 29 starts. Blackwell will look to help Wisconsin get back on track against Minnesota this Wednesday after losing two of their last three games.

MARCH 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

MSU earns 4th consecutive win over AP top-25 team beating Wisconsin 71-62

Michigan State tightens hold of its lead in the Big Ten conference with 71-62 win over Wisconsin.

MARCH 2, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

MSU earns 4th consecutive win over AP top-25 team beating Wisconsin 71-62

John Blackwell, No. 11 Wisconsin hammer Washington John Blackwell scored 19 of his 24 points in the first half, including 13 in about a six-minute span, to lead No. 11 Wisconsin to an 88-62 t...

FEBRUARY 26, 2025 • WATAUGADEMOCRAT.COM

Blackwell leads No. 11 Wisconsin to 88-62 rout of Washington

John Blackwell had 24 points and 10 rebounds as 11th-ranked Wisconsin bounced back from a disappointing defeat with an 88-62 victory over Washington

FEBRUARY 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Strong showing against Illinois Blackwell ended Tuesday's 95-74 victory over Illinois with 16 points (7-15 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, four assists and two steals across 30 minutes.

Impact Blackwell connected on 7-of-15 looks from the field, closing with 16 points, six rebounds, four assists and two steals during Tuesday's rout of the Fighting Illini. The 6-foot-4 sophomore has started in all 26 games this season, averaging 15.2 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 0.9 steals on 30.2 minutes per game. Blackwell and the Badgers, winners of five-straight games, will look to stay hot during Saturday's matchup with the Ducks.

FEBRUARY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 19 against Iowa Blackwell finished Saturday's 74-63 win over Iowa with 19 points (7-15 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-3 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one steal over 33 minutes.

Impact After failing to reach double figures in each of Wisconsin's last two games, Blackwell converted on 7-of-15 looks from the field, closing with 19 points, six rebounds, two assists and a steal during the Badgers' road win over the Hawkeyes. The 6-foot-4 sophomore is a rising star within the Big Ten conference that has fueled Wisconsin's success this season alongside John Tonje in the backcourt. Through 24 starts Blackwell is averaging 15.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 0.9 steals on a 46.7/35.0/81.3 shooting line.

FEBRUARY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Snags eight boards against IU Blackwell notched eight points (3-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and two steals in 29 minutes during Tuesday's 76-64 victory over Indiana.

Impact Blackwell had a tough night from the field, but managed to make contributions elsewhere, posting eight points, eight rebounds, one assist and two steals during Tuesday's win over the Hoosiers. The 6-foot-4 sophomore is averaging 15.2 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 0.9 steals across 23 starts this season, but he has been quiet across Wisconsin's last four games with John Tonje and others finding their rhythm scoring the ball.

FEBRUARY 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No. 24 Wisconsin Badgers vs. USC Trojans Highlights | FOX College Hoops

JANUARY 18, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

John Blackwell scores 28, No. 24 Wisconsin beats Southern California 84-69 to extend win streak to 7

John Blackwell scored 28 points and No. 24 Wisconsin defeated Southern California 84-69 to extend its winning streak to seven games

JANUARY 18, 2025 • Associated Press

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.

JANUARY 17, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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

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