Wisconsin junior guard John Blackwell, a 6-foot-4 203-pound playmaker from Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal while also exploring NBA Draft options.

Michigan State is viewed as a good fit for adding scoring punch, and his Michigan roots could make a return to the state appealing.

Wisconsin has seen several transfers out this season, underscoring challenges in retaining talent amid evolving financial dynamics.

Blackwell posted a statement on Instagram thanking Wisconsin and noting growth under coach Greg Gard and staff.

Illinois is a potential inside track due to family ties (his father Glynn played there) and proximity to a recent Final Four run.

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He will consider multiple programs, aiming to visit them and decide within the next three to four weeks as the transfer portal opens, with one season of eligibility remaining if he returns to college.

Kentucky is considered a strong financial option, with the program seeking to replace a departed guard and potentially offering substantial compensation.

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Blackwell earned third-team All-Big Ten honors from coaches and media, though he did not make the AP All-Big Ten team.

In his sophomore year, Blackwell started all 37 games, was Wisconsin’s second-leading scorer, and earned a spot on the Big Ten All-Tournament team as the Badgers reached the conference final.

The season was strong overall but with ups and downs; Blackwell expressed uncertainty after the season-ending loss but said he hopes for the best situation.