Wisconsin sophomore guard John Blackwell has declared for the 2025 NBA draft while maintaining his college eligibility. Blackwell has stated that he plans to return to Wisconsin if he does not remain in the NBA draft.

Wisconsin guard John Blackwell declared for the NBA draft on Thursday after enjoying a solid sophomore season.Blackwell said he would retain his college eligibility in case he decides to pull out of the draft.

A Wisconsin program centerpiece could be on the move this summer. Nearly two weeks following Wisconsin's NCAA Tournament loss to BYU, rising junior John Blackwell officially declared for the 2025 NBA draft while also maintaining his collegiate eligibility.

Former Virginia wing Andrew Rohde, a four-star transfer, has committed to the Wisconsin Badgers. The 6-foot-6 guard averaged 9.3 points, 2.9 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and 1.2 steals per game last season at Virginia. Rohde, a Wisconsin native, is expected to start for the Badgers and provide a scoring and defensive presence.