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Wisconsin Badgers coach, Greg Gard, reacts to the shocking decision of John Blackwell to enter in 2025 NBA Draft, describes him as a player who “intends to become the best”

Greg Gard said last month that John Blackwell is ready to become the best player and the main man in the Wisconsin Borsger letter in the 2025 season, but they may need to be suspended after the second guard announced that he would enter the NBA 2025 draft.

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March 15, 2025; Indianapolis, in, USA; Wisconsin Badgers Xavier Amos (13) High Fives Wisconsin Badgers, John Blackwell (25) after playing in the first half against Michigan State Spartans at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory loans: paintings by Robert Goddin-Imagna

Blackwell was the second best scorer of the team in the 2024-2025 season from 15.8 points per match, next to the consensus from the second team, All-American member, John Tonje, who also entered the NBA Draft, which takes place in June.

“After talking to a thread coach, coaching staff, Life Sports Agency and my family, I am glad that I can declare Draft NBA 2025, while maintaining my collegial qualification,” said Blackwell in Post on Instagram.

“My goal has always been to play NBA, and passing through this process will take me a step to my dream.”

Wisconsin Badgers Guardian John Blackwell
March 5, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Wisconsin Borsgers John Blackwell (25) celebrates his basket against Minnesota Golden Gophers in the second half at Williams Arena. A must-have loan: Matt Krohn-Imagn images

Last season, Blackwell was a clear second main guy in the staff who saw them reached the second round of the NCAA march. They also reached the final of the Ten Ten Tournament.

Maybe he did not receive individual awards this season, but His statistics line has improved by almost 100 percent all over the board, starting with the points and minutes played.

The decision of John Blackwell Wisconsin Borsgers Wisconsin

While the decision of the 6’4 Guard to try Pro League is shocking, especially because of how everyone thought that his role would enhance next season, they felt relief because he would still come back with the team, if things would not expect.

He will still be able to maintain its qualification for college.

For your part, the garden is simply VSupporting a juvenile man About his dreams.

Greg Gard, Xavier Amos, Wisconsin Badgers
Wisconsin coach, Greg Gard, talks to two strikers of Xavier Amos (13) and guard John Blackwell (25) in the second half of the match on Sunday, December 22, 2024 at the Kohl Center, Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin defeated Detroit Mercy 76-53.

“John and I talked many times about his dream to play in the NBA, and we fully support his decision to announce the NBA project, maintaining qualities in Wisconsin,” Gard said in a statement published by the team on X.

“John has been a great player in our program for the last two seasons and wants to be the best player on the floor, wherever he plays. He is for John, who is guilty for John to receive an opinion from NBA staff, maintaining the opportunity to play in our program next autumn.”

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