The former USF forward has opted to transfer to the University of Washington where he will have one year of eligibility remaining. Blackwell is currently a junior and will likely have to sit out the 2012-2013 season, unless he can complete the coursework necessary to graduate from USF. Doing so would allow Blackwell to apply to the UW as a graduate student and therefore grant him immediate eligibility to play during the 2012-2013 season.
Blackwell is a 6-9 240lb forward with sizable experience. Last season Blackwell averaged over 12 points and 6 rebounds per game and has started in over two-thirds of his college appearances. While it would be certainly helpful for Blackwell to be available for next season, Husky fans should not hold their breath and would be better off expecting Blackwell to contribute in the 2013-2014 season. Either way, Blackwell should help fill some of the void in the frontcourt that has so often troubled the Huskies.
Go Dawgs!
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