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Wisconsin transfer guard visiting top college basketball blue blood
TL;DR
Wisconsin transfer guard John Blackwell is visiting Duke on Monday as part of his recruitment process. He is also considering Alabama, Arizona, Illinois, Louisville, and UCLA, with Duke, UCLA, and Louisville emerging as favorites.
Key points
- John Blackwell is visiting Duke on Monday.
- He is considering six schools for transfer.
- Blackwell is ranked as the No. 3 transfer prospect.
- Duke has not won a national title since 2015.
- The program is led by coach Jon Scheyer.
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Wisconsin basketball transfer guard John Blackwell is visiting Duke on Monday, according to On3's Joe Tipton.
Blackwell's recruitment was recently reported to be down to six schools: Alabama, Arizona, Duke, Illinois, Louisville and UCLA. The former Badger already visited UCLA, plus is reportedly set to visit Louisville later this week. Duke, UCLA and Louisville may be emerging as the favorites for the top transfer prospect, especially with Illinois wing Andrej Stojakovic recently announcing his return.
247Sports currently lists Blackwell as a five-star transfer prospect. He's specifically ranked as the No. 3 overall player in the portal and No. 1 shooting guard.
Blackwell is currently visiting a Duke program that reached its third consecutive Elite Eight in 2025-26. The program, led by fourth-year head coach Jon Scheyer, is still looking for its first national title since 2015.
Wisconsin fans should continue to keep tabs on Blackwell's recruitment. The top guard choosing the Blue Devils may become a best-case scenario for the Badgers, as they would avoid facing him during the Big Ten schedule.
Q&A
What schools are interested in Wisconsin transfer John Blackwell?
John Blackwell is being recruited by Alabama, Arizona, Duke, Illinois, Louisville, and UCLA.
Where does John Blackwell rank among transfer prospects?
John Blackwell is ranked as a five-star transfer prospect, the No. 3 overall player in the portal, and the No. 1 shooting guard.
What is Duke's recent performance in college basketball?
Duke reached its third consecutive Elite Eight in the 2025-26 season and is seeking its first national title since 2015.
