Duke, Jon Scheyer Land All-Big Ten Star John Blackwell in Transfer Portal
Summary
John Blackwell, a guard transferring from Wisconsin, has committed to play basketball for Duke University. Blackwell improved significantly during college, becoming a top scorer in the Big Ten conference, and his addition will strengthen Duke's guard lineup.Key Facts
- John Blackwell played basketball for Wisconsin and was a three-star recruit in high school.
- By his sophomore year, he averaged 15.8 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game.
- Last season, he increased his scoring average to 19.2 points per game.
- Blackwell earned third-team All-Big Ten honors for his performance.
- He is considered one of the best guards available in the college basketball transfer portal.
- Duke’s basketball team lost several players recently and needed strong scorers.
- Blackwell’s versatility will help Duke’s coach Jon Scheyer have more options on offense.
- Other Duke players like Cayden Boozer are returning, and the team is adding transfers to improve the roster.
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