What Does Duke Get With John Blackwell?
This looks like a fun team…again
PORTLAND, OREGON - MARCH 19: John Blackwell #25 of the Wisconsin Badgers looks on while playing the High Point Panthers during the second half in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Moda Center on March 19, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images) | Getty Images John Blackwell chose Duke on Tuesday afternoon, and that adds a very interesting piece to Duke’s basketball team. So what kind of player is he?
Well, he’s 6-4, reasonably but not freakishly athletic, and he plays with immense confidence. He developed steadily at Wisconsin and this year emerged as a major factor in Big Ten play. He’s a solid three-point shooter, hitting 38.
9%. overall, and on open threes, he hits about 70%. He also rebounded well for the Badgers, getting 5.
1 per game. He doesn’t necessarily finish that well in traffic, and his left hand needs work. Defense has been hit or miss, but that’s partly because he was asked to carry a lot of the offensive burden.