Additionally, his 518 points scored finished 3rd in school history, behind Eric Gordon (664) and Cody Zeller (563). I just followed what they were saying. In high school, James Blackmon Jr. was known as a fantastic shooter with ball handling ability. James Blackmon Jr. Stats, News, Bio | ESPN I like what hes doing and I like him as a coach. Interestingly enough, neither James Blackmon Sr. or Jalen Blackmon hold the family scoring record when it comes to points in high school. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6UUZ9gvCfY, Kelel Ware commits to Indiana from Oregon, three years left, Payton Sparks commits to Indiana from Ball State, two years left, Indianas season ends not with a bang, but a whimper, vs. Miami. James Blackmon Jr. starred for his dad at Bishop Luers and Marion, then played three seasons at I.U. Stephen A. Smith details why he is so worried about the Phoenix Suns losing in five games to the Denver Nuggets. @JBlackmon2. Today or tomorrow, were trying to figure out how we can get him. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Yeah, my little brother Jalen and Vijay., Jalen is 8, and you can check out his video on YouTube. Since I dont really know what the next move is in terms of where Ill be playing next, Ive just been trying to take care care of my body first and not overdo anything but still staying in the gym. JBJ: As soon as I saw other players going home and I got a text from the GM stating that we could leave if we wanted to, I looked up flights for the next day. JavaScript is disabled. Blackmon claimed Roan pushed Linda to the ground and pulled a gun from his waistband and pointed it at him. While on the stand, Blackmon said he "feared for his life" during the argument because of a previous interaction when Roan allegedly pulled a gun on a repair man. Blackmon Jr. was named Big Ten Freshman of the Week twice. Middle brother Vijay started his college career at St. Francis before playing at I.U. "He was coming down the hallway to try and get me, so I pulled my gun up and I shot him," Blackmontestified. He currently plays professionally overseas in Turkey. Hes definitely working and I see the strides hes made. "I suppose I was angry, grieved at the fact that Ijust killed my son," Blackmon said on the stand. James Blackmon Jr. Interview on Marion Radio - Wednesday Morning . "I had no aim at killing her, but Iwanted todrive her away fromourhouse once and for all," he continued. James Blackmon Obituary (2021) - Lancaster, SC - The Lancaster News ITH: I know Vijay spent some time in the program under Archie Miller. ITH: How difficult was it to get back to the United States? I'm excited for the next step in the journey.". Shoots: ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. Vijay Blackmon joining IU roster as a walk-on - Inside the Hall James Blackmon Jr. was found guilty on one count of second-degree murder in the December 2020 death of his stepson, Christopher Roan, and one count of attempted first-degree murder against. For his efforts, Blackmon Jr. was a unanimous selection for the Big Ten All-Freshman team. Before the season started, however, Blackmon Jr. underwent surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee. ITH: When things started to shut down, how long did you stay in Italy? After his stellar career at Indiana University, he signed with the Philadelphia 76ers and played for the pre-season team while also being in training camp; however, before the season started, he got released and became designated to their G-League team. James Blackmon. He committed to the Indiana University Hoosiers on September 3rd, 2010, before playing a high school game. Right now, probably some Tyga, but not many people listen to him. He played college basketball for the Indiana Hoosiers. Simon scheduled Blackmon's sentencing for 8:30 a.m. Sept. 8. "And it didn't stop, so I put my towel on around me and I came out. As a team, we had started to put a lot of wins together. This is a BETA experience. If you want to plan the perfect spring picnic, food and drink are important, but its certainly not the only factor to consider. The Heat did it just days before the Panthers' historic upset of the Bruins. This past season, in 21 Lega Serie A games, he averaged 14.0 points per game and shot nearly 44% from three-point range. [17], On January 26, 2018, Blackmon was traded by the Delaware 87ers to the Wisconsin Herd in exchange for Shannon Brown and Cameron Oliver. The Hoosiers season spiraled downward starting in mid-December, as IU would win just 10 out of its final 25 games after starting 8-1. Marion Radio Interview with Terry Hutchins Regarding James Blackmon Jr. Terry Hutchins Talks James Blackmon Jr. and I.U. . The 6-foot-2 guard was originally offered a scholarship by Tom Crean early in his high school career. Javascript is required for the selection of a player. When I was in Italy, Id say me and OG probably talked the most. As a freshman, he earned the starting spot in the backcourt alongside Yogi Ferrell. Whew. Priller dodges yet another bullet Is that how that would have worked out if he had excepted the iu offer? The McDonald's All-American, Parade All-American, Scholastic Coach All-American, USA Today All-American, and Mr. Basketball runner-up in the state of Indiana chose to play basketball at Kentucky with offers from other multiple elite basketball schools. Where Are They Now: James Blackmon Sr. . Jalen Blackmon - Men's Basketball - Stetson University Athletics The 6'4" combo guard has had an impressive overseas career in just two years . The marksman notched a 3-point field goal percentage of 41.5% in his time at IU. I felt like I was going to be recognized as one of the top players in the EuroCup and also in the Italian League. JBJ: Im not going to lie. NBA pal: James Blackmon Sr. was an assistant at Marion in 2000, when Zach Randolph led the Giants to a state title. James Blackmon, Jr. is a 6-foot-3 rising sophomore guard who led Luers in scoring (20.8) as a freshman and is ranked among the best nationally in his class. Blackmon Jr. broke Gordons freshman record for three point field goals made, converting 77 threes. After the end of his junior year, he decided to enter the 2017 NBA draft. The in-state 5-star shooting guard and McDonalds All-American joined the program in the same recruiting class as 4-star guard Robert Johnson, and the two were expected to join junior point guard Yogi Ferrell in a dynamic backcourt. Blackmon Jr., a former five-star recruit who played for the Hoosiers from 2014-2017, was averaging 14 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 25.2 minutes per game for Dolomiti Energia Trento in . Blackmon Jr. returned for #13 IUs next high-profile non-conference game against North Carolina, where he put up 14 points and hauled in nine rebounds in a victory. James Blackmon Jr. (@JBlackmon2) / Twitter That effort won Blackmon Jr. NBCSports.coms National Player of the Week, as well as Big Ten Co-Player of the Week. On August 8th, 2013, Blackmon Jr. reopened his recruitment. Blackmon Jr. was shooting a scorching 43.6 percent on 3s on 110 attempts. James Blackmon Sr. Update on James Blackmon Jr. Im just trying to stay confident, continue to work and control what I can control. James Blackmon Jr. primarily played the shooting guard position for the Hoosiers for three seasons between 2014 and 2017. In three games so far this season, the team is 0-3 and will be counting on Blackmon Jr. (who flies to Istanbul on Sunday) to be their top scorer. This page was last edited on 11 February 2023, at 12:18. He was waived in the preseason on October 14, 2017. 1995 Blackmon Jr. had a strong first two months, setting career-highs in field goal percentage (.480) and three-point field goal percentage (.463), until a right knee injury ended his season. 16. Pensacola man accused of killing stepson found guilty of murder After an electrifying November, Blackmon Jr. consistently averaged 13-15 points per game (PPG) per month, and consistently made about 35% of his three point field goals. He now coaches at Marion. In his high school career, Blackmon Jr. accumulated 2,387 points, which currently stands 13th all-time. Blackmon, who helped lead Marion to the Class 3A state championship in 2016, played part of last season for NAIA Saint Francis. Join our linker program. He was recruited by Indiana head coach Tom Crean. We also talk baseball and football, plus we get. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, draft status, shoots, school and more on Basketball-Reference.com. Hes currently wrapping up his playing career at Lindenwood University in St. Louis. Escambia judge sentences man who murdered stepson in 2020 to two life IU had won all 21 games to that point in which Blackmon Jr. made at least 47% of his field goals. JBJ: Since the AAU season is also postponed, all he really missed was the state tournament. averaged 33.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 2.3 steals per game as a senior . the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. [citation needed]. On November 14, 2013, James Blackmon, Jr. signed his letter of intent. Jan 26, 2018 - James Blackmon, Jr. was acquired by the Wisconsin Herd . However, Butler's status for Game 2 remains up in the air. We had actually been traveling. Roan and Blackmon then had an altercation where Roan knocked the gun out of Blackmon's hand, took the gun and walked to the backyard. He earned Honorable Mention All-Big Ten, a unanimous spot on the Big Ten All-Freshman team and was named Big Ten Freshman of the Week twice.[10]. Going to play in Turkey is just another stepping stone in his young basketball career, that could ultimately lead him to playing in the NBA. Blackmon Jr. currently plays for Pinar Karsiyaka in the Turkish Basketball Super League. I'm guessing the offer was a non comittable offer to help him possibly get more offers. James Blackmon - Basketball-Reference.com Jalen will also play D-1 college basketball, too, as he signed with Grand Canyon University back in November. A 56-year-old Florida man will likely spend the rest of his life in prison after being convicted of fatally shooting his stepson nearly two years ago. Our complete Q & A is available below: Inside the Hall: How was your season going over in Italy before play stopped? IU transfer portal target tracking For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. JBJ: Im pretty much doing everything that I want to do. College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com, Scores from any date in BAA/NBA or ABA history, Frequently Asked Questions about the NBA, WNBA and Basketball, Basketball-Reference.com Blog and Articles, Subscribe to Stathead Basketball: Get your first month FREE. The Intriguing Finances Surrounding $66 Million Takefusa KuboTracked By Real Madrid, Coach Darryl Sutter Fired As Calgary Flames Continue Summer Of Change, Philadelphia 76ers Look To Win First Playoff Series Over Boston Celtics Since 1982, FC Barcelona Tell Newcastle United Their Raphinha Asking Price: Reports, Inflation Of Sports Media Rights Is Unsustainable, JPMorgan Analysts Say, For The New York Islanders, The End Of A Season Is Also Likely The End Of An Era. James Blackmon Jr. (born April 25, 1995) is an American basketball player who last played for Pnar Karyaka of the Basketbol Sper Ligi (BSL). [12] He finished his sophomore campaign averaging 15.8 points in just thirteen total games. Vijay and I went through the same thing (with the knee), so weve been giving him workouts. Jackson-Davis and Thompson help Hoosiers trounce Kent St. March Madness awaits: IU last-ditch comeback falls short vs. PSU, IU takes down Maryland in front of loud Hoosier crowd in Chicago, 2014-2015 Honorable Mention All-Big Ten (Coaches & Media), 2015 Big Ten All-Freshman Team (Unanimous Selection), NBCSports.com National Player of the Week (Nov. 14, 2016), 2017 Honorable Mention All-Big Ten (Media). James Blackmon Jr. Twitter: JBlackmon2 Instagram: jamesblackmonjr (Jimmy Buckets) They understood that. We make fantasy drafts and all of that on 2K. James Blackmon Jr. was a 5-star SG recruit from Marion High School in Marion, Indiana. [6] He also scored 23 in the Jordan Brand Classic. JBJ: The love was amazing. James Blackmon Jr.'s Brother Commits to NAIA Div. II School @McDAAG. Vijay is ranked among the nation's elite rising eighth graders by the Hoop Scoop and rising third grader Jalen might be the best one of them all some day. Prep/Personal. Is there anything you cant do that you would normally be doing? JBJ: It was tough because the way you see it on TV here (in the US), when I got back, Im like wow, this is crazy, but where I was (in Trento), I didnt feel that way. On November 14, 2016, Blackmon Jr. was named National Player of the Week by NBCSports.com and Big Ten Co-Player of the Week. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Given that the younger Blackmon is averaging 30.7 points a game this season, its reasonable that he could score the 28 points tomorrow night. But after one season, Blackmon decided to transfer to Indiana. We present them here for purely educational purposes. ITH: Of the guys you played with, which guys do you stay in contact with? Instagram: Had many a fun times in Bosco hall back in the day. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. All-American, @IndianaMBB. In two international seasons, Blackmon Jr. has never averaged less than 13.4 points per game. James Blackmon gives up dream job at Marion for family - MaxPreps.com Maybe some Lil Wayne, Rick Ross and Wiz Khalifa probably., I really dont watch that much TV, but when I do, I usually watch cartoons with my youngest brother.. After considering his knee injury, which cost him 22 games in 2015-16, and his declaration for the NBA Draft after his junior year, Blackmon Jr. scored 16.3 points per game, which stands #20. Pensacola man begins trial for fatal shooting of stepson Christopher Roan Blackmon family scoring legacy changes hands from father to son FOR JAMES BLACKMON To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one. [9] He averaged 15.7 points per game, the sixth best average for any freshman in the country. ITH: Hows your younger brother Jalen doing? Escambia County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested James Blackmon Jr. , 56, on Dec. 18, 2020, and charged him with first-degree premeditated murder in the death of his adult stepson. [22], Blackmon's father, James Blackmon Sr., was drafted into the NBA after an outstanding career at Kentucky. THE JAMES BLACKMON ELITE CAMP Come get some work in with Former. The 64 guard was ranked 20th overall in the 2014 class and he was the second best player in the state of Indiana, behind Kentucky center and Arsenal Tech alum Trey Lyles. . Crean did not rescind his offer after Blackmon suffered his ACL injury. Funding agreement reached:Escambia County and Sheriff's Office reach funding agreement; set $77M budget for 2023. Today in our new getting to know feature, we go off the court with future Hoosier James Blackmon Jr. to introduce you to IUs first commitment in the 2014 class: Everyone thinks of you as a basketball player, but what do you like to do when you arent playing basketball? ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. With the season I was having overseas and the efficiency, I was really happy with it. Blackmon underwent surgery in January 2016,[11] his second knee surgery in a span of just six months he had surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his other knee before the season. The three of us, we play NBA2K a lot. OPS Dupont SAT, October 29th 9am-12pm: 1st-4th Grade 1pm-4pm: 5th-8th Grade Register at OPSBBALL.COM. Guard Vijay Blackmon, the younger brother of James Blackmon Jr., is joining the Indiana roster as a walk-on according to multiple reports published late Monday night. This suggests he's ready to physically fight.". JBJ: I usually get a lease wherever I want to work out for the summer, but I came straight back to Fort Wayne because I wanted to be with my family. Among shooting guards, he was ranked 7th in the country for the 2014 recruiting class, behind notable names Stanley Johnson, Kelly Oubre, and DAngelo Russell. JBJ: For me and the team that I was on, I wanted to listen to everything they were telling me because everything was great there. inFort Wayne,Indiana Stephen A. Smith expresses his disbelief of the Knicks losing Game 1 and what they need to do to take control of this series. What is the best advice someone has ever given you? He ranks #9 on Indiana's all-time scoring list. "Please consider all the evidence,consider the facts, consider the situation. Plant Trees Funeral services. "But Ikind of lost myself on that.". An Escambia County jury on Friday found James Blackmon Jr. guilty of one count of second-degree murder over the killing of Christopher Roan, court records reviewed by Law&Crime show. [13][14] He averaged 17.3 points per game on a team that went 1916. [2] He was ranked the 20th best player in the class by ESPN and was recruited heavily by Indiana, Michigan, Kentucky, Kansas, and Michigan State. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. 11. James Blackmon Jr. - Men's Basketball - Indiana University Athletics Position: Shooting Guard Nationality: USA Age: 28 years old Birthday: April 25th, 1995 Hometown: Marion, Indiana High School: Bishop Luers High School (Fort Wayne, IN), Marion High School (Marion, IN) Height: 6'4 (193 cm) Weight: 200 lb (91 kg) Seasons: 3 (2014-17) JBJ: Pretty much everyone. Peegs - Vijay Blackmon, the brother of James Blackmon Jr., | Facebook The shooting happened when Roan came back into the house. We played a game in Serbia and flew back and every where else was on lockdown, but our city was fine. Middle brother. The injury bug bit Blackmon Jr. once again, as the calendar turned to 2016. Or write about sports? 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Watt Found a Hilarious Way to Make, Look: Panthers LB Brian Burns Dwarfs No. Today in our new "getting to know" feature, we go off the court with future Hoosier James Blackmon Jr. to introduce you to IU's first commitment in the 2014 class: "I've put in a lot of work this summer," Blackmon told me. [3] He originally committed to Indiana before his freshman season, but reopened his recruitment before his senior season. ITH: What have you been doing to pass the time outside of basketball? Romeo Langford bumped Blackmon Jr. down to 4th after scoring 528 points this past season. His father is of African-American descent, while his mother Sailaja is of Indian descent. "On Moritz Sports, Steve visits with Vijay Blackmon about his recent decision to continue his basketball career at the University of St. Francis." The Blackmon family has strong ties to Ft. Wayne, James Sr. was once an assistant coach at St. Francis. During a practice, Blackmon Jr. suffered a right knee injury that ruled him out for the rest of the year. as a walk-on. ITH: What were your conversations like with your parents during this time? Would your little brothers come off the bench? Sadly, Blackmon Jr. suffered a torn ACL on February 4, 2012, in a game against Arsenal Tech. Brother, James Jr., played at Indiana from 2014-17 and after a stint in the G-League has made a professional career in Italy and . Xavier Johnson medical hardship waiver approved Thats when I had a conversation with the GM and told him that I love it here, but told him that basketball isnt the main priority right now and that I wanted to get home safe. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Do you have a sports website? JBJ: I like Archie as a coach and its the same with Vijay. Blackmon Jr. has developed a friendship with Randolph, now in his 13th. The smooth sniper started his season in spectacular style, averaging a solid 15.8 PPG and made three pointers at an eye-popping clip of 46.3% Blackmon Jr. scored a career-high 33 points in a lopsided win over Alcorn St. on November 30, 2015. Indiana's offense moving forward under Woodson, Xavier Johnson medical hardship waiver approved, Indiana's offense moving forward under Woodson, 6-Banner Sunday: Xavier Johnson granted medical hardship waiver, Anthony Walker commits, Miami (FL) transfer Anthony Walker commits to Indiana, Calbert Cheaney wins Greatest IU Basketball Player of All-Time Bracket, Top moments from the 2019-20 Indiana mens basketball season: Moments 10-6. It is kind of an unknown right now when things are going to start up with the Summer League and when things are going to start up with the NBA and the overseas teams and their budgeting. Prosecuting attorney Matthew Gordon gave closing arguments Friday morning, explaining to the jury that the evidence shows there is only one "common sense" answer to this case. Former Hoosier Vijay Blackmon Hired as Valparaiso Strength and [8], During Indiana's five-game preseason Canada trip, Blackmon led the team in scoring with 18.8 points, despite focusing mainly on his defense. A prolific scorer in his own right, Jalen has 1,870 career points heading into Fridays game at home against Logansport. Get the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about shooting guard James Blackmon Jr. on ESPN. On January 28, Blackmon Jr. you guessed it had bad luck come his way again, as IU announced Blackmon Jr. injured his left leg in a loss at Michigan. Maybe go to a movie with friends or play video games with my brothers., I can play the drums a little bit, Im good at percussion.. View the question in light of your common sense," Gordon told the jury. . James Blackmon Jr. has signed a contract to play in Turkey for Beikta J.K., the 25-year-old told me on Friday. Blackmon Jr. scored 26 points in a thrilling overtime upset victory, and hit a number of big three pointers to help the cause. After the departures of Yogi Ferrell and Troy Williams, JBJ did not ease his way into the rotation. IU fans might remember that game as the one where emerging sophomore OG Anunoby suffered a season-ending knee injury. On Tuesday, Inside the Hall spoke at length with Blackmon Jr. about his time in Italy, what it was like leaving the country during a global pandemic, his future in basketball and much more. You may opt-out by. After Blackmon shot Roan,Linda yelled out to Noble that her ex-husband was "coming to kill" her, and Noble ran outside and hid in a camper. All rights reserved. JBJ: I played against so many former NBA guys and former high level college players. Fortunately, Blackmon Jr. returned in December 2012 and scored 38 points in his first game back, against Mishawaka Marian. The 64 guard recorded 1,235 points in his abbreviated career with the Hoosiers, good for 35th in program history.