John Blackwell - one of top collegiate guards in country - is withdrawing from 2026 NBA Draft to finalize transfer to Duke for senior year, sources tell me. He averaged 19.1 points for Wisconsin last season. Repped by Todd Ramasar and Alexis Liatsos of Life Sports Agency.
2026 AWS NBA Draft Combine anthro measurements for UCLA’s Tyler Bilodeau:
6’7 ¼" barefoot, 228.2 pounds with a 7’0 ¾" wingspan and 8’11” standing reach
“You could say he’s been our best player this series.” 🤝
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In the gym to get eyes on Duke commit John Blackwell as he prepares head on for the 2026 NBA Draft pre-draft process.
Tough scoring guard who shot 39% on 7.3 3PTA and 86% from the FT line.
Blackwell—reportedly grown an inch over the last year— now stands 6’5” in shoes.
EXCLUSIVE: John Blackwell on why he chose Duke, his role (this one surprised me a bit) and also what he was paid NIL coming into college compared to now!!
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BREAKING: Wisconsin transfer John Blackwell has committed to Duke, he told ESPN. Blackwell, who averaged 19.1 points and earned All-Big Ten honors, was the best guard to enter the portal this spring. Duke needed a big-time scorer and it just landed the best one on the market.
NEWS: Texas Tech forward LeJuan Watts is entering the transfer portal while going through the NBA draft process, he told ESPN. Watts averaged 11.8 points and 6.0 rebounds for Texas Tech this season.
NEWS: NC State freshman Matt Able, a top-25 recruit in the 2025 class, is putting his name into the NBA draft while also entering the transfer portal, he told ESPN. He averaged 8.8 points and 3.4 rebounds this season.
BREAKING: Wisconsin guard John Blackwell plans to enter the transfer portal while going through the NBA draft process, he told ESPN. Blackwell, who averaged 19.1 points and earned All-Big Ten honors this past season, becomes the best guard in the portal.
NEWS: 4⭐️ Joe Philon has committed to UCLA, his agents @LifeSportsAgncy tell @Rivals.
The 6-8 forward is the No. 56 overall player in the 2026 class.
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Players to average 18+ PPG, 5+ RPG, shoot 50% or better overall, 45% or better from three (min: 100 3PA) since 2010:
-Doug McDermott x2 (2012 & 2013)
-Buddy Hield (2016)
-Tyler Hagedorn (2020)
-Kevin Obanor (2021)
-Jake Stephens (2022)
And currently Tyler Bilodeau.
100%. Earl Watson connects with players, builds trust, and leads with purpose. His NBA experience as both a former player and coach, along with his ability to develop people on and off the court would be a huge win for UMKC.
Coach Earl Watson would be an excellent choice as new Head Coach at UMKC. NBA Head Coach experience, connected throughout the country, great passion, beloved by former players. Has given back to Los Angeles and Kansas City communities. Great Coach, leader and program builder.
“It was, it was dirty out there. Our bigs was in a dog fight all night, so the guards had to come down and rebound … I’m one of those guys who enjoys playing defense” — Raptors rookie Alijah Martin on 30 minutes of good work in win over Sixers. 9pts, 8r, 4s, and 2 blocks.