Five observations from the Wisconsin men’s basketball Red-White scrimmage

MADISON – The Wisconsin men’s basketball team unofficially raised the curtain on the 2024-25 season Sunday afternoon.

The Badgers held their annual Red-White Scrimmage at the Kohl Center. The Red team, led by double-digit scoring from sophomore John Blackwell (13 points) and seniors Kamari McGee (11) Steven Crowl (10), scored a 64-43 victory.

The Red team was more assertive in getting the ball to the paint and it showed in the final result.

“They were 36-12 in paint points differential, so that is something we’ll talk about with the White team,” Wisconsin coach Greg Gard said. “They didn’t throw it inside near as much as the Red group did or drive it to the rim and finish it with some efficiency as the Red group did. Some of that is Blackwell. Some of that is McGee getting into the paint and the ability of Crowl to establish himself.”

Here are some observations from the scrimmage.

Steven Crowl makes the most of his minutes

In 22 minutes Crowl hit five of nine shots, grabbed seven rebounds and dished out three assists. He also went 0 for 2 from three-point range.

His best move of the day was a drive and finish he started to the right of the top of the key and completed on the left side.

“That’s really reflective of the guys who throw him the ball,” Gard said of Crowl’s production. “The Red group knew to play through him early. He’s such a willing, unselfish passer, too. I like what I see from him. We’ve got to get other guys. I’ve got to have more post presences other than just Steve.”

Sophomore guard John Blackwell led the red team with 13 points in a 64-43 victory over the white squad in the Badgers’ annual Red-White Scrimmage on Sunday at the Kohl Center

John Blackwell plays with efficiency

Blackwell played 29 minutes and filled the stat sheet, hitting six of 13 shots, including one of two from three-point range. He also grabbed three rebounds and dished out a game-high four assists.

He had six points, including a last-second three-pointer during an…

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Publish date : 2024-10-21 02:51:00

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