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Updated · ESPN · Apr 21Wisconsin Star John Blackwell Transfers to Duke, Boosting Blue Devils’ Title Hopes
52 articles · Updated · ESPN · Apr 21
- Wisconsin guard John Blackwell has committed to Duke for his senior season after entering the transfer portal.
- Blackwell averaged 19.1 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 2.3 assists last season, earning All-Big Ten honors and excelling in postseason play.
- His arrival bolsters Duke’s experienced backcourt and positions the Blue Devils as a likely top-five team and national championship contender.
How does Blackwell's move to a star-studded Duke roster impact his NBA draft stock? How will Wisconsin replace its star guard after his 'Badger for Life' reversal? Can John Blackwell become a primary scorer after thriving as a second option? Will Duke's crowded backcourt create a nightmare for opponents or for Coach Scheyer? With Blackwell gone to Duke, did Louisville lose its best shot at the ACC title? Was Blackwell the final piece for Duke's title run after their crushing Elite Eight loss?