John Blackwell announces he won't be returning to Wisconsin on eve of transfer portal opening
John Blackwell says he's leaving Wisconsin after scoring 19.1 points per game for the Badgers this season.
apnews.comHere’s the latest I can share based on recent reports:
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John Blackwell has been in the college basketball transfer portal and has drawn interest from several programs. Reports in early April indicated he completed a visit to Duke and was also considering a visit to Louisville, with Duke emerging as a frequent name connected to his recruitment at that time. He averaged about 19.1 points per game this past season at Wisconsin and was recognized on All-Big Ten teams, which keeps him as a top transfer target.[1][2]
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There have been updates suggesting he canceled a Louisville visit after a Duke campus visit, fueling speculation that Duke could be a strong landing spot, though recruitment timelines and official commitments remained fluid in mid-to-late April.[2]
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A separate video and fan discussions circulated around mid-April noting ongoing portal activity and multiple visits, highlighting that Blackwell’s decision could hinge on fit, opportunity, and which program can best leverage his scoring ability and one-year eligibility remaining. The chatter in those sources pointed to Duke being particularly tied to his name at that moment.[3]
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For broader context, ongoing coverage into May 2026 continued to track his status via major outlets and portals, with FOX Sports maintaining a running set of updates on his status and rumors. If you want, I can pull the most current updates from specific outlets and summarize any final commitment or official transfer announcement.[6]
Would you like me to fetch the very latest confirmed destination or provide a quick timeline of his reported recruitment steps and visit schedule? If you have a preferred source (e.g., ESPN, Fox Sports, On3), tell me and I’ll tailor the briefing with citations.