SPOTLIGHT: Duke Basketball’s John Blackwell Set to LEAD — Will He Shine as Top Scorer in 2026?

Duke Blue Devils enter a new era as top transfer John Blackwell faces the pressure and expectations of leading one of college basketball’s most talented squads. Can Blackwell’s proven scoring and defensive prowess help fill the void left by NBA-bound stars like Cameron Boozer, or will Duke’s wealth of backcourt talent—featuring Caleb Foster and Cayden Boozer—create a true scoring committee? JJ Jackson and Kevin Connelly break down Duke’s roster overhaul, exploring the impact of key transfer additions like Drew Scharnowski and recalling the legacy of former Blue Devil transfers Seth Curry, Sion James, and Rodney Hood. Key topics include Jon Scheyer's evolving recruiting philosophy, how transfer roles have shifted in the NIL and portal era, and what it will take for Duke to remain in the national title conversation. Which Blue Devil will emerge as the team’s go-to scorer, and will the mix of experience and youth spark a run to the Final Four? X: @LO_BlueDevils | @_JJ_Jackson_ The Locked On Blue Devils Podcast with host JJ Jackson is a daily show that brings you the latest news & headlines from Duke Blue Devils Athletics. Every day, we will discuss the biggest stories from Duke Basketball and Football and feature special guests including athletes, coaches and insiders for an in-depth look. Locked On Blue Devils is a part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community:https://lockedonbluedevils.supercast.com/ Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.