Overview
- Multiple outlets report Illinois is now highly unlikely to land Blackwell, with On3 tying the shift to Andrej Stojakovic’s return and 247Sports citing cost and role fit after the Stefan Vaaks commitment.
- Duke and UCLA are viewed as the leading options as a decision approaches within the current transfer window.
- Louisville, Arizona and Alabama remain involved in the pursuit, and Louisville met with Blackwell in recent days.
- Blackwell averaged 19.1 points, 5.1 rebounds and 2.3 assists last season at Wisconsin while hitting 38.9% from three.
- At Duke, he would likely slot next to returning guard Cayden Boozer, adding proven scoring and senior leadership to the backcourt.