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Wisconsin men's basketball's dynamic backcourt earns All-Big Ten honors

Michael McCleary
Mar 10, 2026
Mar 10, 2026 Updated Mar 19, 2026

Badgers guards John Blackwell and Nick Boyd combined for 48 points against Purdue, showing again what their best play looks like together.

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University of Wisconsin men's basketball team's dynamic backcourt-mates are each among the best players in the Big Ten.

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