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John Blackwell facing deadline to withdraw from NBA Draft, return to Wisconsin Badgers
Mar 20, 2025; Denver, CO, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell (25) dribbles the ball against Montana Grizzlies guard Brandon Whitney (12) during the first half in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Ball Arena. Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

John Blackwell facing deadline to withdraw from NBA Draft, return to Wisconsin Badgers

Originally posted on Wisconsin Badgers on SI
By Lorin Cox  |  Last updated May 27, 2025 5:51 PM ET

John Blackwell entered his name into the NBA Draft to gauge what his prospects might be for the pro level.

He's running out of time to back out and return to the Wisconsin Badgers.

The NCAA requires players to withdraw their name from the draft by 11:59 p.m. ET on Wednesday, May 28, if they want to return to playing in college.

The clock is ticking on Blackwell to make a decision.

Blackwell could still opt to forego his college eligibility and try to continue his basketball career as an undrafted free agent, but the lack of interest in this cycle is a sign he's more likely to return.

Still, until he announces his official return, Badgers fans will be a little nervous about losing another key piece to their rotation for this season.

Greg Gard has added a few guards in the transfer portal, but he'll need Blackwell in the fold for this team to reach its full potential in 2025-26.

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This article first appeared on Wisconsin Badgers on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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