John Blackwell: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 26

Weekly Syllabus: Northwestern in the spotlight and more

Weekly Syllabus: Northwestern in the spotlight, ranked Big 12, SEC showdowns and more

The college sports calendar is heating up.

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Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / October 24

Duke Basketball Guards Name Scariest Members of Blue Devil Staff

Duke basketball senior transfer John Blackwell, returning sophomore Cayden Boozer, and freshman Deron Rippey Jr. gathered for the latest episode of The Brotherhood Podcast this week and offered a bunch of fun insights into what goes on behind the scenes with fifth-year head coach Jon Scheyer, his staff, and the preseason No.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / October 24

Duke Basketball's Deron Rippey Jr. Gives One Secret to His Development

There's no doubt Duke basketball freshman Deron Rippey Jr. is a determined student of the game. Perhaps that best explains how so many comparisons, including former Blue Devil backcourt sensations Jason Williams and Kyrie Irving, have come to be thrown around by fans when discussing the 19-year-old's brilliance thus far in exhibition play.

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College Basketball News / Busting Brackets / October 4

10 ACC basketball players who could become national stars in 2026-27

The ACC's resurgence won't be determined only by how many teams reach the NCAA Tournament. It will also depend on stars. Duke added one of the country's best transfers in John Blackwell.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker

Looking back at the guy who followed THE guy in college basketball

North Carolina recently fired head men's basketball coach Hubert Davis, ending a five-year run in which he struggled to keep the program at the heights of its lofty expectations.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / September 29

Duke Basketball Transfer John Blackwell Ready for Even Brighter Lights

Across three seasons at Wisconsin, John Blackwell encountered his fair share of primetime matchups. And the 6-foot-5, 205-pound guard, who declared for

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / September 28

Why John Blackwell Is Likely To Fit In Well At Duke

One of Jon Scheyer’s underrated coaching talents is not just finding talented guys, but finding guys who can fit together. And in the modern era, when players come and go so quickly, that’s an immense tactical advantage.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / September 25

Why Duke Basketball's John Blackwell an Underrated NPOY Candidate

The 2026-27 Duke Blue Devils will probably operate a bit differently than they have over the past couple of years. Head coach Jon Scheyer and his staff likely will not have the best player in the entire sport on their roster, as they have in the past two seasons with Cameron Boozer and Cooper Flagg.

College Basketball News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / August 12

Duke's John Blackwell Entering Season With Lofty National Status

Duke basketball newcomer John Blackwell is set up for a big-time senior season in Durham. The Wisconsin transfer was arguably the top backcourt piece in this offseason's transfer portal cycle and one of the best overall talents.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / July 1

How New 5-for-5 Eligibility Model Heavily Affects Duke Basketball

The redshirt has essentially been taken out of college sports. Recently, the NCAA approved a new age-based eligibility model, dubbed the "5-for-5" rule, intended to simplify college sports eligibility in several different ways.

UCLA Bruins News / UCLA Bruins on SI / May 29

UCLA Bruins Continue To Lose Out on Key Transfers

In what has become a worrisome trend for the UCLA Bruins this offseason, another one of their transfer portal targets has snubbed them. This time it’s Tounde Yessoufou.

College Basketball News / Hoops Rumors / May 28

NBA announces 38 early entrants withdrew from draft

Early entrants who played college basketball had to withdraw by the end of Wednesday if they wished to retain their NCAA eligibility.

John Calipari, Arkansas lose star player to NBA Draft

Vanderbilt star guard Tyler Tanner makes NBA Draft decision

Alabama star Amari Allen makes NBA Draft decision

Thunder continue drawing buzz as possible NBA draft trade-up team

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Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 26

Badger Basketball Exit Meetings: Wisconsin bids farewell to John Blackwell

John Blackwell has no hard feelings towards Wisconsin. That doesn’t ease the blow of losing a guy who Greg Gard and his staff developed from a freshman

College Basketball News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / May 24

Duke’s Blackwell To Officially Return to College, Suit Up for Duke

The Duke Blue Devils got some good news regarding their most prized offseason acquisition, as Wisconsin transfer John Blackwell will be withdrawing his

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College Basketball News / NBA Draft on SI / May 23

Two More NBA Draft Prospects Withdraw from 2026 Class Ahead of Deadline

The 2026 NBA Draft continues to take shape as the event continues to approach. The draft is set for June 23, and will take center stage following the completion of the Conference Finals and NBA Finals.

College Basketball News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / May 23

Bad News Hits UNC Regarding an ACC Rival

Not much has gone wrong for the North Carolina Tar Heels in recent weeks, but that could quickly turn on a moment's notice, depending on Matt Able's imminent decision.

College Basketball News / Hoops Rumors / May 22

John Blackwell Withdrawing From Draft, Transferring To Duke

After declaring for the draft as an early entrant this spring, guard John Blackwell will remove his name from consideration and play college basketball in 2026/27, reports Chris Haynes of NBA on Prime (Twitter link).

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / May 12

Thrust Into National Spotlight, John Blackwell Still Has Love For Wisconsin

Life is a little different for former Wisconsin basketball star John Blackwell right now. The shooting guard spent three memorable years in Madison, and

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / April 21

Duke scores biggest 2026 transfer portal win with John Blackwell news

Duke Blue Devils head coach Jon Scheyer won't be running short on backcourt playmakers next season.

Cayden Boozer returning to Duke for sophomore season

Patrick Ngongba II returning to Duke for junior season

Mark Pope might be under even more pressure with Billy Donovan's decision

Steven Pearl, Auburn land intriguing sharpshooter via transfer portal

Georgia Tech lands All-Mountain West transfer Colby Garland

College Basketball News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / April 18

How Andrej Stojakovic's Return Impacts Illinois' Pursuit of John Blackwell

The Illinois faithful were waiting on the edge of their seats, eagerly anticipating a decision from Andrej Stojakovic. After David Mirkovic , Jake Davis

College Basketball News / UCLA Bruins on SI / April 16

How John Blackwell's UCLA Visit Went

Easily one of the biggest stories for UCLA this offseason was John Blackwell’s visit with the program on April 14. In today’s edition of the UCLA Bruins Insider Podcast, we break down how Blackwell’s visit went and what it could mean if he joins the Bruins for the 2026–27 season.

Wisconsin Badgers News / Wisconsin Badgers on SI / April 6

John Blackwell's Departure Reveals Where Wisconsin Stands in Modern College Basketball Landscape

In a move even those wearing the most Cardinal-tinted lenses could foresee, Wisconsin basketball lost its star shooting guard John Blackwell to the transfer portal Monday.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / April 6

Wisconsin G John Blackwell to test portal, NBA draft interest

Wisconsin guard John Blackwell is entering the transfer portal with plans to gauge interest during the NBA draft process. Blackwell told ESPN on Monday that he made the decision based on his desire to compete for a national championship.