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Wisconsin basketball unsung hero currently leads Big Ten in three-point percentage
Wisconsin basketball's unsung hero leads the Big Ten in three-point percentage. His play has been key to the Badgers' strong season to date.
Wisconsin’s John Blackwell embraced challenge to become a special player. Now he’s a Big Ten rising star.
The 6-foot-4 sophomore went from averaging 8.1 points against the Big Ten last season to ranking sixth in the league with an 19.2 points per game.
John Blackwell’s breakout season has been decades in the making. But it’s just on time for Wisconsin
"For him to only be a sophomore right now is unbelievable," Wisconsin assistant coach Sharif Chambliss said. "He's been a joy to coach."
Mid-Season Grades For Big Ten Men’s Basketball Teams
The Big Ten has reached the halfway point of its season. Time to assess how each of the league’s 18 schools have done so far.
Wisconsin leads the Big Ten in three-point shooting. Here is what makes them so tough.
The Badgers have shot 48% and hit 32 three-pointers in the last two games, marksmanship that has helped the team start Big Ten play 6-3.
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John Blackwell scores 28 and No. 24 Wisconsin beats USC 84-69 to extend win streak to 7
John Blackwell scored 28 points and No. 24 Wisconsin ... USC: Desmond Claude, who was leading the Big Ten with a 22 points-per-game average in conference games, was held to nine points. USC got within 55-52 midway through the second half before Wisconsin ...
With John Tonje, John Blackwell leading way No. 18 Wisconsin bounces back. Three takeaways from the Nebraska win
The graduate guard scored 27 points and the Badgers hit 17 three-pointers in an 83-55 victory over the Cornhuskers Sunday at the Kohl Center.
Big Ten Basketball Games of the Weekend: Michigan and Purdue Highlight a Loaded Slate
This weekend gives us only one ranked matchup, but plenty of intriguing games that have real implications on the tournament hopes of each of these teams. Big Ten Basketball Games
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John Blackwell scores 28, No. 24 Wisconsin beats Southern California 84-69 to extend win streak to 7
LOS ANGELES -- — John Blackwell scored 28 points ... USC: Desmond Claude, who was leading the Big Ten with a 22 points-per-game average in conference games, was held to nine points.
Terps’ 3-point shooting leads to 76-68 win against No. 17 Wisconsin | TAKEAWAYS
Tonje, a sixth-year shooting guard who spent his first four seasons at Colorado State and last winter at Missouri, racked up game highs in both points (23) and 3-pointers (five) and grabbed six rebounds for Wisconsin. But the Terps (17-5, 7-4 Big Ten) emerged with a 76-68 victory thanks to double-digit production from all five of their starters.
Northwestern hosts No. 17 Wisconsin after Leach's 23-point game
Wisconsin Badgers (16-5, 6-4 Big Ten) at Northwestern Wildcats (12-9, 3-7 Big Ten) Evanston, Illinois; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Northwestern hosts No. Wisconsin after Jalen Leach scored 23 points in Northwestern's 79-72 loss to the Rutgers Scarlet Knights.
3 things that stood out from Wisconsin men's basketball's loss to Maryland
Wisconsin is still looking for another signature win after running into a resilient Terrapins squad on the road Wednesday night. Here's what stood out in the loss.