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Why Greg Gard isn't concerned about John Blackwell's shooting slump
- Gard says Blackwell isn’t a cause for concern despite a shooting slump, citing his all-around impact.
- Blackwell contributed 4.9 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 1.2 steals per game as part of his growth.
- Gard assigned Blackwell to guard Zoom Diallo, testing his defense and decision-making.
- Gard stresses Wisconsin’s success depends on Blackwell's floor presence, not just scoring.
- Diallo’s performance against Wisconsin offered Blackwell a defensive re-engagement moment.
- Blackwell’s season-opening 31-point performance contrasted with recent shooting struggles.
- Gard noted Blackwell’s perimeter shooting has been under scrutiny from opponents.
- The Washington game helped Wisconsin split its West Coast trip with a solid win.
- Gard credited Blackwell for defending Diallo and minimizing Diallo’s efficiency.
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