Wisconsin guard John Blackwell, widely considered one of the top collegiate guards in the country, is withdrawing from the 2026 NBA Draft to finalize a transfer to Duke for his senior season, according to Chris Haynes.
Blackwell is coming off a standout season with the Wisconsin Badgers, where he emerged as a premier scoring threat in the Big Ten. During the 2025-26 campaign, he averaged 19.1 points per game, establishing himself as a high-impact player on the national stage. His decision to return to the collegiate ranks and join the Blue Devils provides head coach Jon Scheyer with an experienced, elite-level backcourt presence for the upcoming season.
The move comes after Blackwell spent time testing the professional waters. By withdrawing from the draft before the deadline, he preserves his final year of eligibility to play in Durham. Blackwell is represented by Todd Ramasar and Alexis Liatsos of Life Sports Agency, per Haynes.
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