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John Blackwell's NBA Dreams Dangle After Camp Snub

5/6/2025

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Wisconsin basketball guard John Blackwell finds himself at a crossroads after being left off the 2025 NBA G League Elite Camp invite list, which includes 44 hopefuls. With no combine invitations either, his NBA draft dreams hang in the balance. Averaging 15.8 points last season, he faces a crucial decision by June 15—return to Wisconsin or pursue his professional aspirations.

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Wisconsin basketball guard John Blackwell finds himself at a crossroads after being left off the 2025 NBA G League Elite Camp invite list, which includes 44 hopefuls. With no combine invitations either, his NBA draft dreams hang in the balance. Averaging 15.8 points last season, he faces a crucial decision by June 15—return to Wisconsin or pursue his professional aspirations.