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Wisconsin freshman John Blackwell has impressed even those who have watched him play for year through six games as a Badgers reserve.
John Blackwell's Brother Rice High School teammates are headed to Louisville and Toledo. They offer insight into the new Badgers guard's game and personality.
Wisconsin freshman John Blackwell has been a consistent contributor off the bench for the Badgers.
Wisconsin men's basketball fans impressed by freshman after another strong showing
Pretty good
John Blackwell
— Badger Steve 🧀🍺🦌 (@UW_Steve) November 18, 2023
Not how you start but how you finish
A wins a win. Start Blackwell. The next few games are going to be insane and he has the athleticism and competitiveness to match the teams the Badgers are about to play.
— KJC (@snaketrail_G) November 18, 2023
Funny you should mention it ...
Can John Blackwell play football?
— Randall Kohl (@crandallkohl) November 18, 2023
Quality summary
Focus on defense. Stop giving in to outside shots. Go to the basket. Get to the line. Make the free throws. Blackwell 👍👍
— John Husmoe (@JohnHusmoe) November 18, 2023
Long day for Badgers fans
— Erik Haslam (@haslametrics) November 18, 2023
Me, too!
Winning is always good. Hoping for the best for Walt McGrory.
— Kevin (@dcbadger7) November 18, 2023
Read BadgerExtra :)
Sure would like to know what’s going on with Connor. Yesterday subscribed to B1G+, after listening to Wayne and Garth call the game I’ll be canceling tomorrow
— Badgerbuss (@badgerbuss) November 18, 2023
2-0 on BIG+
This team is not worth watching on any network with a + in its name.
— Go Pack Go (@jeffgtown) November 18, 2023
That's fair
They seem to be struggling to find the right mix and rhythm.
— Laura (@DieselAndMe) November 18, 2023
I've seen more energy in churches, respectfully
Kohl Center is a church.This program needs a jolt.Reminds me of Chryst final season
— cubbies (@CubswinWifan) November 18, 2023
A win's a win?
It’s one of those wins that’s better than a loss but it doesn’t feel like it, but it’s still a win and a loss would have felt way worse. So yah.
— Wiscy (@WiscyWear) November 18, 2023
Good follow-up
A win is a win.
— Brad Miller (@BradMiller_WX) November 18, 2023
But if they play like that all year, they aren't going to have a lot of wins. Glad it's early and they have time to improve.
Played well off the bench last year
Connor’s game doesn’t translate well off the bench. Not being 100% and struggling defensively doesn’t help. Athletic lineup used in the second half was refreshing.
— Jason Pinnow (@GoodOldGus) November 18, 2023
Be happy
Robert Morris hit a lot of 3’s, but UW controlled the game. No worries.
— Más Tequila (@JoRy_MaMa) November 18, 2023
Plenty of wiggle room
Didn’t watch. Seem to be fortunate to pull this won out :) My rough estimate is a 15-20 loss team this year which did not include this game!
— Michael Burger (@Burgscom) November 18, 2023
Effort seemed better
Uninspiring, listless, struggled against an inferior opponent
— Johnabeck69 (@johnabeck69) November 18, 2023
There's always *a* chance!
The Badgers have zero chance to beat Virginia on Monday. Zilch.
— Bill Pfeiffer (@billt209) November 18, 2023
Brutal loss
Or the volleyball loss to Purdue? 🤬#wheresanna 😢
— Andrew Miller (@heyapm) November 18, 2023
Creating open looks
A much better second half, better ball movement.
— Leonard Go (@LeonardGo) November 18, 2023
Roll with the flow
11 guys is too many in the rotation… nobody gets in a rhythm. In the second half he played about seven guys which is fine but how Mr. Gilmore is top 7 is beyond me.
— Terry Busch (@Terry_Busch3) November 18, 2023
Robert Morris shot it well
What the heck was that? That shouldn’t have been that close.
— Craig Culbertson (@CjcCraig) November 18, 2023
Better than 8 for 12?
Gonna shoot free throws at the park tomorrow in my new tyler wahl hoodie. pic.twitter.com/D8p0m5JiyC
— Paul Zuege (@8BallCrnrPckt) November 18, 2023
Could be
Some players saw major bench time. Obviously, a message. Free throws are a big issue. Intensity has to be 100% all the time to make up for other deficiencies.
— Teri Shannon (@77rocket) November 18, 2023
