John Blackwell showed that he was not afraid of challenges. During the second year, he grew up to a reliable offensive weapon for coach Greg Gard.
On Saturday he has the same attitude that on Saturday with Purdue Boilermakers.
John Blackwell about playing in Purdue: To be candid, this is a blessing that even in this position is played in this position. Mackey is one of my favorite play places. They are well coaches. It will be a humorous duel.
– Benjamin Worgull (@thebadGernation) February 13, 2025
Blackwell made a jump this year, On average, 15.3 points per match with his 8PPG from the last season. Currently, he is the second best scorer in the team, behind John Tonje, who has an average of 18.6 points per match.
Purdue has meaning since the last weekend, saying that they must remain mentally edged among their week.
“Mentally, we had to close ourselves.
Purdue is on the head of John Blackwell
Trey Kaufman-Renn makes the greatest injuries for opponents for Purdue with his 19 points per match.
However, for Blackwell, another player is a more direct threat before the match. This guy is younger guard Braden Smith.
“He is a great player and knows how to read when he is on the ball. Various bands throw various programs at him, but he was doing well, “he said, as Benjamin Worgull’s Badger reporter quoted.
Smith is the second best scorer in the team. He is also the best player of the team with 8.5 assists for a trip.
Gard has the same Opinion about Smithie.
“He is really smart and smart and competitive as hell.”
The stake for badgers (generally 19-5) is a chance for them. 1 in the large ten. The victory will allow them to jump over Purdue and Michigan State, who are currently not. 2 and no. 3.
Michigan Wolverines is not currently. 1 with record 19-5.
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