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Duke reportedly pursuing 19.1 PPG Wisconsin transfer who 'could command as much as $5 million'
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Duke is reportedly pursuing Wisconsin transfer John Blackwell, who averaged 19.1 points per game and could command up to $5 million in NIL deals. Blackwell is considering six schools, with Duke and Illinois as early favorites.
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Duke appears to be working overtime to recover from their devastating Elite 8 loss to UConn in the NCAA Tournament and position themselves perfectly for a national championship run in 2026-27.
Jon Scheyer and the Blue Devils are reportedly pursuing a 19.1 points-per-game Wisconsin transfer who, according to 247Sports, could command $5 million in NIL.
“Wisconsin transfer John Blackwell, the top-ranked guard in the transfer portal this offseason, announced last week that he is considering six schools — Duke, UCLA, Illinois, Arizona, Alabama, and Louisville — as potential destinations,” 247Sports’ Grant Hughes stated Tuesday.
“The Blue Devils and Fighting Illini emerged as early favorites for the 6-foot-6 All-Big Ten selection, but the Bruins are hosting him for an official visit Tuesday. Meanwhile, the Cardinals are looking to make another big splash after already landing Oregon point guard Jackson Shelstad and the portal's top-ranked overall player, Kansas big man Flory Bidunga.”
Blackwell spent the first three years of his collegiate career with the Badgers, and improved his scoring each season.
Blackwell is a high-level off-the-dribble/catch-and-shoot three-point sniper, an elite change-of-pace ball handler, and a high-IQ scorer committed to hunting high-percentage looks. It also helps that the Bloomfield Hills, Michigan native uses his anticipatory chops and lateral quickness to succeed as a perimeter defender.
Blackwell contributed 19.1 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 1.1 steals per game last season, shooting 43.0% from the field and 38.9% from beyond the arc.
The Blue Devils could use a star-studded, two-way contributor like Blackwell, who’s already experienced success at the high major level, making it logical for them to go all-out for the highly-touted transfer.
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Q&A
Who is John Blackwell and what are his stats?
John Blackwell is a Wisconsin transfer guard who averaged 19.1 points per game and is considered the top-ranked guard in the transfer portal.
What schools are competing for John Blackwell's transfer?
John Blackwell is considering six schools: Duke, UCLA, Illinois, Arizona, Alabama, and Louisville.
How much could John Blackwell earn in NIL deals?
John Blackwell could command as much as $5 million in NIL deals, according to reports.