MADISON – John Blackwell’s ability to develop from a role player as a freshman to a go-to player as a sophomore was a key reason why the Wisconsin men’s basketball team exceeded expectations this season.
But is he ready for the NBA?
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That is the question the 6-foot-4 guard will seek answers for over the next couple of months. Thursday he started that process by declaring for the 2025 NBA draft while maintaining his college eligibility.
Blackwell announced his decision on social media.
“My goal has always been to play in the NBA, and going through the process will take me one step closer to my dream,” he wrote.
If Blackwell returns to college, he wrote that he plans to come back to Wisconsin.
“Once a Badger, always a Badger!,” he wrote.
