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The interesting dynamic about the Duke/Blackwell marriage is that, beyond a major payday, one of the things sources tell Sports Illustrated is that Blackwell was hoping for most in his next destination was the chance to play more as a point guard. He spent most of his time off the ball for the Badgers, alongside point guards like Boyd and before that, Kamari McGee. But Cayden Boozer and Foster have each been better throughout their careers playing point guard, and Rippey also profiles as someone who’s best with the ball in his hands. How Scheyer navigates that dynamic and finds creative ways to keep his best players engaged and happy will be the biggest challenge ahead of him in the 2026–27 season as he aims for that elusive first national championship.

https://www.si.com/college-basketball/dukes-john-blackwell-addition-signals-new-era-in-roster-building