Report: Wisconsin star John Blackwell plans to enter NCAA Transfer Portal, test NBA Draft waters
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Key Points:
- Wisconsin guard John Blackwell plans to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal while also exploring the NBA Draft this offseason after a career-best junior season averaging 19.1 points and 5.1 rebounds per game.
- Blackwell, known for his outside shooting, ranked fifth in the Big Ten with 96 made three-pointers and earned All-Big Ten honors, but is not widely projected as a first-round NBA draft pick.
- His departure represents a significant loss for Wisconsin, where he developed from a bench player to a leading scorer over three seasons, showing steady improvement and leadership.
- The NCAA Transfer Portal opens April 7 and closes April 21, with a new 15-day window allowing athletes to explore transfer options without immediate commitment to a new school.
- Blackwell retains one year of college eligibility if he decides to return to college basketball instead of entering the NBA Draft this year.
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