NBA executives say John Blackwell made correct decision
John Blackwell has officially withdrawn from the NBA Draft and will transfer to Duke University. NBA executives unanimously advised him to return to school for another season. This decision is expected to help improve his draft stock ahead of the next draft.
- ▪John Blackwell was a former Wisconsin guard who decided to withdraw from the NBA Draft.
- ▪All 10 NBA executives polled advised Blackwell to return to school for his senior season.
- ▪Blackwell was predicted to go undrafted, being ranked outside the top-80 prospects.
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| Publication time | Sun, 24 May 2026 17:30:24 +0000 |
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