Wisconsin star guard John Blackwell plans to enter the transfer portal while going through the NBA draft process, he told ESPN on Monday.
Blackwell, who earned third-team All-Big Ten honors, immediately becomes the best guard to announce his portal intentions.
“It’s a tough decision,” Blackwell said. “I’m looking for a place where I can enhance my skills for the NBA and a place where I can compete for a national championship. A place where that’s the standard and what we’re striving for.”
A 6-foot-4 guard, Blackwell enjoyed his best college season for the Badgers in 2025-26. He averaged a career-high 19.1 points, 5.1 rebounds and 2.3 assists, while shooting nearly 39% from 3-point range.