Virginia Tech forward Kerry Blackshear Jr. enters NBA Draft and transfer portal

By ROB ROSE

On Tuesday, Virginia Tech redshirt junior forward Kerry Blackshear Jr. entered both the NBA Draft and the transfer portal, according to his Instagram. Blackshear Jr. will be a graduate transfer eligible to play next season, but will also gauge his NBA options as well.

Kerry Blackshear Jr. entering his name in both the NBA Draft and the Transfer Portal – exploring all possible options. #Hokies pic.twitter.com/j7L1jR0P8W

— David Cunningham (@therealdcunna) April 16, 2019

This season, Blackshear Jr. averaged 15 points and 7.5 rebounds per game for the Hokies and started all 35 games. The points and rebounds per game and games played were all career-high marks for Blackshear Jr.

Blackshear Jr. was named to the Second Team All-ACC squad and the NCAA East Region All-Tournament Team.

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