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Wisconsin men's basketball star John Blackwell's junior season in photos
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Wisconsin men's basketball star John Blackwell's junior season in photos

  • BadgerExtra
  • Apr 21, 2026
  • Apr 21, 2026 Updated 1 hr ago

A collection of photos of Wisconsin men's basketball guard John Blackwell during the 2025-26 season, when he averaged 19.1 points and 5.1 rebounds.

2026 John Blackwell gallery 1

Wisconsin guard John Blackwell shoots during the first half of the Badgers' 2026 first-round NCAA Tournament game against High Point in Portland, Ore.

GRAIG MITCHELLDYER, Associated Press
2026 John Blackwell gallery 2

Wisconsin guard John Blackwell drives against Michigan guard Roddy Gayle Jr. during the first half of the 2026 Big Ten Tournament semifinals in Chicago.

NAM Y. HUH, Associated Press
2026 John Blackwell gallery 3

Wisconsin's John Blackwell shoots against Purdue's Trey Kaufman-Renn during their 2026 game in West Lafayette, Ind.

CRAIG PESSMAN, Associated Press
2026 John Blackwell gallery 4

Wisconsin guard John Blackwell fades away while putting up a shot against Maryland during their 2026 game at the Kohl Center.

OWEN ZILIAK, State Journal archives
2026 John Blackwell gallery 5

Wisconsin guard John Blackwell shoots a 3-pointer against Iowa during their 2026 game at the Kohl Center.

OWEN ZILIAK, State Journal archives
2026 John Blackwell gallery 7

Wisconsin coach Greg Gard celebrates with John Blackwell after an overtime win over Illinois during their 2026 meeting in Champaign, Ill.

CRAIG PESSMAN, Associated Press
2026 John Blackwell gallery 8

Wisconsin's John Blackwell celebrates a 3-pointer against Illinois during the second half of their 2026 game in Champaign, Ill.

CRAIG PESSMAN, Associated Press
2026 John Blackwell gallery 6

Wisconsin's John Blackwell takes a shot as Illinois' Zvonimir Ivisic attempts to block during the second half of their 2026 game in Champaign, Ill.

CRAIG PESSMAN, Associated Press
2026 John Blackwell gallery 9

Wisconsin guard John Blackwell reacts after a foul was called against him while playing Ohio State during their 2026 game at the Kohl Center.

OWEN ZILIAK, State Journal archives
2026 John Blackwell gallery 10

Wisconsin guard John Blackwell celebrates after hitting a 3-pointer against Minnesota during their 2026 game at the Kohl Center.

OWEN ZILIAK, State Journal archives
2026 John Blackwell gallery 11

Wisconsin guard John Blackwell tosses a pass across the court against Southern Cal during their 2026 game at the Kohl Center.

OWEN ZILIAK, State Journal archives
2026 John Blackwell gallery 13

Wisconsin guard John Blackwell leads his team in a victory lap after hitting the winning shot at the buzzer against Minnesota during their 2026 meeting in Minneapolis.

JEFF WHEELER, Star Tribune via Associated Press
2026 John Blackwell gallery 14

Wisconsin guard John Blackwell shoots a fadeaway against UCLA during their 2026 game at the Kohl Center. 

OWEN ZILIAK, State Journal archives
2026 John Blackwell gallery 15

Wisconsin guard John Blackwell stands and yells during a defensive possession against Central Michigan during their 2025 game at the Kohl Center.

OWEN ZILIAK, State Journal archives
2026 John Blackwell gallery 16

Nebraska's Berke Büyüktuncel reacts as Wisconsin's John Blackwell celebrates after a call against the Huskers during the first half of their 2025 game at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Neb.

NIKOS FRAZIER, The World-Herald
2026 John Blackwell gallery 17

Wisconsin guard John Blackwell shoots a fadeaway jump shot against Marquette during their 2025 game at the Kohl Center.

OWEN ZILIAK, State Journal archives
2026 John Blackwell gallery 19

Wisconsin guard John Blackwell brings the ball up the court against Northwestern during their 2025 game at the Kohl Center.

OWEN ZILIAK, State Journal archives
2026 John Blackwell gallery 18

Wisconsin guard John Blackwell shoots a 3-pointer against Northwestern during their 2025 game at the Kohl Center.

OWEN ZILIAK, State Journal archives
2026 John Blackwell gallery 20

Wisconsin guard John Blackwell shoots over Providence guard Ryan Mela during the first half of their 2025 Rady Children's Invitational game in San Diego.

DENIS POROY, Associated Press
2026 John Blackwell gallery 21

Wisconsin guard John Blackwell drives around the Ball State defense during their 2025 game at the Kohl Center. 

OWEN ZILIAK, State Journal archives
2026 John Blackwell gallery 22

Wisconsin guard John Blackwell sits on the bench before being introduced for the 2025 game against Ball State at the Kohl Center. 

OWEN ZILIAK, State Journal archives
2026 John Blackwell gallery 23

Wisconsin guard John Blackwell shoots a 3-pointer from the corner over Campbell guard D.J. Smith during their 2025 game at the Kohl Center. 

OWEN ZILIAK, State Journal archives

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