John Blackwell (basketball)
| No. 25 – Wisconsin Badgers | |
|---|---|
| Position | Point guard / shooting guard |
| League | Big Ten Conference |
| Personal information | |
| Born | Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 194 lb (88 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Brother Rice (Bloomfield Township, Michigan) |
| College | Wisconsin (2023–present) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
John Blackwell is an American college basketball player for the Wisconsin Badgers of the Big Ten Conference.
Early life and high school career
[edit]Blackwell attended Brother Rice High School in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, where he played on the basketball team. During his junior season, Blackwell averaged 13 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists per game while shooting 49% from three-point range, the highest percent among high school player in Michigan that season.[1]
Recruiting
[edit]Blackwell received nine NCAA Division I offers. He chose Wisconsin over offers from VCU, Central Michigan, Eastern Michigan, Oakland, Cleveland State, Rhode Island, Toledo and Northern Illinois.[2]
| Name | Hometown | High school / college | Height | Weight | Commit date | |
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Bloomfield Hills, MI | Brother Rice High School (MI) | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 175 lb (79 kg) | Apr 15, 2022 | |
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 77
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College career
[edit]Freshman season
[edit]As a freshman, Blackwell came into a guard heavy roster for the Badgers. Blackwell's ability to shoot, penetrate and guard on the perimeter gave him minutes early in the season.[3] Blackwell was named Big Ten Freshman of the Week on November 27, 2023. Blackwell played in two games during the Fort Myers Tip-Off where he averaged 10 points and 6.5 rebounds.[4] Blackwell was awarded another Big Ten Freshman of the Week on December 11, 2023. Badgers earned a victory over Michigan State and a road loss to number one ranked Arizona. Blackwell averaged 13.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists on 50% shooting and 4–of–7 beyond the arc.[5] Blackwell earned his third Big Ten Freshman of the Week on January 22, 2024. The Badgers split the week with a loss on the road at Penn State and a home victory over Indiana. Blackwell averaged 13 points and 3 rebounds for the week. Blackwell became the first Badger freshman to be named Big Ten Freshman of the Week three times since Ethan Happ in 2015–16.[6] Following the completion of the regular season, Blackwell was named to the All-Freshman Team.[7]
Sophomore season
[edit]As a sophomore, Blackwell was inserted into the starting lineup following the transfer of Chucky Hepburn and AJ Storr. On January 3, 2025, Blackwell scored a career high 32 points in a record setting night during a 116-85 victory over the Iowa Hawkeyes.[8] Blackwell went on to start every game for the Badgers and was the second leading scorer behind John Tonje, averaging 15.8 points per game. Blackwell was named All-Big Ten honorable mention following the conclusion of the regular season.[9]
Career statistics
[edit]| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
College
[edit]| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–24 | Wisconsin | 34 | 1 | 18.5 | .446 | .455 | .821 | 3.2 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 8.0 |
| 2024–25 | Wisconsin | 37 | 37 | 31.2 | .451 | .322 | .815 | 5.1 | 2.2 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 15.8 |
| Career | 71 | 38 | 25.1 | .450 | .358 | .817 | 4.2 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 12.0 | |
Personal life
[edit]Blackwell's father, Glynn, played college basketball at Illinois and was the team captain for the 1987–88 Fighting Illini.[11]
References
[edit]- ^ "John Blackwell ready to 'do something special' at Wisconsin". bvmsports.com. February 16, 2023. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
- ^ "John Blackwell Timeline Events". 247sports.com. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
- ^ "Freshman John Blackwell quickly blossoming into integral off-ball piece". wisconsin.rivals.com. November 17, 2023. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
- ^ "Wisconsin Basketball's John Blackwell Named Big Ten Freshman of the Week". si.com. November 27, 2023. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
- ^ "John Blackwell named Big Ten Freshman of the Week for Wisconsin Basketball". buckys5thquarter.com. December 11, 2023. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
- ^ "Blackwell named Big Ten Freshman of the Week". uwbadgers.com. December 22, 2024. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
- ^ "Big Ten Announces 2024 Men's Basketball Postseason Honors". Big Ten Conference. March 12, 2024. Archived from the original on March 12, 2024. Retrieved March 13, 2024.
- ^ "John Blackwell scores 32, Wisconsin makes program-record 21 3-pointers in a 116-85 victory over Iowa". apnews.com. January 3, 2025. Retrieved March 23, 2025.
- ^ "Wisconsin men's basketball players John Tonje, John Blackwell receive all-Big Ten honors". jsonline.com. March 11, 2025. Retrieved March 23, 2025.
- ^ "John Blackwell Statistics". ESPN. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
- ^ "How love and family make this Wisconsin men's basketball signee the perfect teammate". May 4, 2023. Retrieved January 23, 2024.