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Duke Adds 19-Point Guard Blackwell, Highlights Deep Roster

5/5/2026

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Transfer guard John Blackwell, the No. 3 portal recruit, will join Duke, averaged over 19 points per game and shot 43% (38.9% from three), and may earn preseason All-American honors.
Head coach Jon Scheyer says the 2026-27 roster is deepest ever and names the Blue Devils ACC preseason player-of-the-year contenders.
Sophomore center Patrick Ngongba posted 10.1 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.1 blocks while ranking ninth nationally in Defensive Bayesian Performance Rating.

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Story summary

Transfer guard John Blackwell, the No. 3 portal recruit, will join Duke, averaged over 19 points per game and shot 43% (38.9% from three), and may earn preseason All-American honors.
Head coach Jon Scheyer says the 2026-27 roster is deepest ever and names the Blue Devils ACC preseason player-of-the-year contenders.
Sophomore center Patrick Ngongba posted 10.1 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.1 blocks while ranking ninth nationally in Defensive Bayesian Performance Rating.