Blackwell provided much needed floor spacing for a BW Elite squad that features a host of guards who thrive at creating off the dribble. This wiry guard once again proved that he is highly accurate long-range shooter by draining spot up triples as well as threes out of designed plays and off kick out passes. Blackwell’s quick release and logo distance range are natural fit for the up-tempo style of play on the grassroots circuit. His ability to find space along the arc in transition and then rapidly get his feet set for a shot was noteworthy too. Plus, Blackwell displayed the ability to get to the rim in transition.    

81 to 72…Blackwell is a highly accurate long-range shooter who has spaced the floor for Friends Central’s host of dribble drive wizards. He is a tremendous spot up shooter and is especially lethal on threes point attempts from the wing. Blackwell can also pop triples coming out of DHO action and pin downs. Once he has established his 3-point shot, Blackwell can use a head / ball fake and then a side dribble to find open space behind the arc. Or he can follow that same head / ball fake with a dribble drive to the rim. Blackwell has already posted multiple games the season of 2+ made threes.  

Blackwell is an incredible addition to the FCS lineup as his automatic jump shot will provide much needed spacing for the host of guards on the Phoenix who attack the rim off the dribble. Back in June at the Mid-Atlantic Independent Schools TC, opponents got a taste of what to expect from Blackwell this winter. At that event Blackwell popped threes in transition as well as off DHO action and coming off baseline screens. Blackwell’s quick release and logo distance range make him difficult to guard. He also used pump fakes and then one or two dribbles to get to his mid-range spots or all the way to the cup.