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Illinois basketball is pursuing top transfer guard John Blackwell, a six-foot-four scorer from Wisconsin. Ranked as the number two overall transfer, Blackwell averaged nineteen points, five rebounds, and two assists per game last season, hitting nearly thirty-nine percent of his threes. Coach Brad Underwood aims to keep the teams momentum with high-end talent like Blackwell, as they face a significant hole in the backcourt due to losses. Blackwells father played for Illinois, adding a family tie, but Duke also presents a strong challenge. Landing Blackwell would elevate Illinois, signaling their success in elite recruitments.

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