Blackmon Jr. says there is no truth to transfer rumors

There has been a lot of talk regarding James Blackmon Jr. as his future with Indiana after a few people went on Twitter Saturday night with the claim that IU’s sophomore guard was planning to transfer.

At Btownbanners.com we choose not to publish articles with rumors and/or unconfirmed reports.

Here is a confirmed report, however, from a press release that Indiana put out today where Blackmon Jr. makes it clear that he has no intentions of leaving the IU program.

Here is what the release, put out by Indiana University media relations, had to say on the matter.

Indiana University sophomore guard James Blackmon, Jr., is focusing on helping his team get ready for the upcoming NCAA Tournament and the rehab of his surgically repaired knee so he can return to full health and resume his playing career next season.

“There is no validity to anything being said about my future other than I will be an Indiana Hoosier,” said Blackmon prior to practice on Sunday. “Besides working to get healthier, I’m going to help my teammates prepare for the NCAA Tournament. I’m obviously disappointed I can’t play, but the players and coaches have helped me through my injury and I want to be a leader for them.”

He was averaging 15.8 points per game prior to being hurt before the teams Big Ten opener at Rutgers., IU is 21-0 anytime he shot 47.0 percent or higher from the field. He is the Big Ten sophomore class career leader in scoring averaging 15.7 ppg.

So now we have a report with substance that we can pass along.

The idea never made sense on a lot of different levels but it’s good to have Blackmon Jr. quoted on the topic to put that rumor to rest.