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Wisconsin's John Blackwell praises former AAU teammate in transfer portal
Blackwell calls Toledo's Sonny Wilson a 'gem' as the junior guard enters the portal.
Apr. 1, 2026 at 11:33am
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Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball guard John Blackwell, who is from the same hometown as Toledo's Sonny Wilson, praised his former AAU teammate after Wilson announced he will enter the NCAA transfer portal for his senior season.
Why it matters
Blackwell and Wilson have a pre-existing relationship from playing together on the same AAU team, and Wilson's potential transfer could open up an opportunity for the Badgers to add another talented guard to their roster as they look to build on their success from the previous season.
The details
Wilson, a 6-foot-1 junior guard, has started all but one of the 99 games he's appeared in for Toledo, averaging 17.0 points per game this past season. Blackwell, a junior for the Badgers, noted that Wilson is a 'gem' and the two are from the same hometown of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, which is just a short 12-minute drive from Wilson's hometown of Pontiac.
- Wilson announced his plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal on April 1, 2026.
The players
John Blackwell
A junior guard for the Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball team, Blackwell is from the same hometown as Wilson and played on the same AAU team with him.
Sonny Wilson
A junior guard for the Toledo Rockets, Wilson has started all but one of the 99 games he's appeared in and averaged 17.0 points per game this past season.
What they’re saying
“Sonny is a gem. We played together on the same AAU team back in the day.”
— John Blackwell, Wisconsin Badgers Guard
What’s next
It remains to be seen if Wisconsin will pursue Wilson as a potential transfer target to join Blackwell and the Badgers' backcourt for the 2026-27 season.
The takeaway
The connection between Blackwell and Wilson from their shared hometown and AAU background could make Wilson an intriguing transfer option for the Badgers as they look to build on their recent success and make a push for the NCAA Tournament.
