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Former Wisconsin guard John Blackwell announces that he's transferring to Duke
Blackwell averaged 19.1 points last season and gives Duke a proven perimeter scorer as Jon Scheyer rebuilds the Blue Devils’ backcourt.
- On Tuesday, Wisconsin transfer guard John Blackwell committed to the Duke Blue Devils following a Monday campus visit, positioning the program as a potential top team for the 2026-27 campaign.
- Coach Jon Scheyer sold Blackwell on the program's freedom and championship potential during recent weeks of talks. Blackwell said, "It just felt right," noting the strong connection built with the coaching staff.
- The 6-foot-4 guard averaged a career-high 19.1 points and shot 38.9% from three-point range last season, earning third-team All-Big Ten honors while tallying 15 games of over 25 points.
- Joining a deep backcourt, Blackwell will play alongside returnees Caleb Foster and Cayden Boozer, plus five-star recruit Deron Rippey, creating what Blackwell called a "matchup nightmare" for opponents.
- While currently navigating the NBA draft process, Blackwell expressed excitement to challenge his new teammates daily and emphasized his desire for increased on-ball responsibility next season.
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Former Wisconsin guard John Blackwell announces that he's transferring to Duke - The Morning Sun
Former Wisconsin guard John Blackwell is heading to Duke. Blackwell announced Tuesday in an Instagram post that he had committed to Duke. Blackwell was one of the most highly regarded players to enter the transfer portal after he teamed up with Nick Boyd this season to give Wisconsin one of the nation’s top backcourt tandems. Blackwell's decision was part of a productive day of commitments for the Blue Devils and top rival North Carolina. The Ta…
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Former Wisconsin guard John Blackwell announces that he’s transferring to Duke
Former Wisconsin guard John Blackwell is heading to Duke.
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