James's 2020 arrest:Pensacola man accused of killing stepson and attempting to kill stepson's girlfriend. Vijay Blackmon, the brother of James Blackmon Jr., has agreed to walk on at IU, and Archie Miller also is looking at a quality import at point guard. 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. How often do you play basketball with them? Individually, I started playing at a really high level and things were going great before all of this happened. That was the negative part to all of this. James Blackmon Jr. was a 5-star SG recruit from Marion High School in Marion, Indiana. @McDAAG. IU had won all 21 games to that point in which Blackmon Jr. made at least 47% of his field goals. He has one more year left. "I suppose I was angry, grieved at the fact that Ijust killed my son," Blackmon said on the stand. JBJ: Hes doing well. James Blackmon Jr. has signed a contract to play in Turkey for Beikta J.K., the 25-year-old told me on Friday. ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. In high school, James Blackmon Jr. was known as a fantastic shooter with ball handling ability. Jalen Blackmon, the youngest of James three sons, is a senior at Marion High School. He had a gun, he was armed.". The 64 guard recorded 1,235 points in his abbreviated career with the Hoosiers, good for 35th in program history. Get the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about shooting guard James Blackmon Jr. on ESPN. 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Our team was probably the last team that decided it was time to get back to the States because we saw that if you dont leave now, you might not be able to get back. Vijay and I went through the same thing (with the knee), so weve been giving him workouts. The three of us, we play NBA2K a lot. averaged 33.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 2.3 steals per game as a senior . It may not display this or other websites correctly. ITH: When things started to shut down, how long did you stay in Italy? He committed to the Indiana University Hoosiers on September 3rd, 2010, before playing a high school game. Linda Blackmon said on the stand thatRoan's hands were "tensed up" by his side, which she said he usually does when he is angry. Blackmon Jr. was traded to the Wisconsin Herd to conclude the 2017-18 season, and he saw his workload increase, averaging 32.6 minutes and 16.7 PPG. 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. James Isiae Blackmon Jr. will spend his life behind bars after he was found guilty by a jury of murdering Christopher Roan and attempting to murder Samantha Noble in December 2020. Weve just been at the house all together. "I know Linda had said (Roan) was unarmed when he came back buthe came back in with his shoulders up and his hands clenched in a fist. Even though the coach that I had isnt there anymore, it still feels like I was a part of something bigger than myself. [9] He averaged 15.7 points per game, the sixth best average for any freshman in the country. James Blackmon Jr. (born April 25, 1995) is an American basketball player who last played for Pnar Karyaka of the Basketbol Sper Ligi (BSL). James Blackmon is on Twitter at JBlackmon2. "On Moritz Sports, Steve visits with Vijay Blackmon about his recent decision to continue his basketball career at the University of St. According to Blackmon and law enforcement witnesses, heleft the residence on Packwood Drive for roughly five to 10 minutes before returning to the house and giving himself over to Escambia County Sheriff's Office deputies. JBJ: I think so. Crean did not rescind his offer after Blackmon suffered his ACL injury. 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. 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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 . 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). 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Hes just going to be ready when things start up again. All rights reserved. Blackmon Jr. took a liking to coach Tom Creans offensive system, as Blackmon Jr. started his college career with at least 19 points in each of his first four games, hitting a remarkable 16 out of 25 three point field goals (64%). Xavier Johnson medical hardship waiver approved We also talk baseball and football, plus we get. 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. James Blackmon Jr. primarily played the shooting guard position for the Hoosiers for three seasons between 2014 and 2017. All-American, @IndianaMBB. Stephen A. Smith expresses his disbelief of the Knicks losing Game 1 and what they need to do to take control of this series. You can always go back and it is like a family environment. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. 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. After playing in the 2018 Summer League, Blackmon Jr. made the move overseas to Italy, where he averaged 20.2 PPG for VL Pesaro, where he is teammates with former Maryland Terrapin Dez Wells. [citation needed]. James Blackmon Jr. Blackmon went on to say that he arms himself "24/7" because of alleged death threats against his household, which is why he had a gun in the bathroom while he was showering. "What I would suggest to you is, what the court has not really addressed is the self-defense issue here," Couch said during closing arguments. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. ITH: Did you cross paths with many former Big Ten players overseas? scored 2,387 points in his high school career, leaving him eighth all-time in Indiana high school history . The jury heard the case over a day and a half Thursday and Friday, and returned a guilty verdict after just two hours of deliberation Friday afternoon. In two international seasons, Blackmon Jr. has never averaged less than 13.4 points per game. After official visits to Michigan, Kentucky, and Indiana, and offers from programs such as Louisville, Kansas, Michigan St., and North Carolina, Blackmon Jr. committed to Indiana University. Simon scheduled Blackmon's sentencing for 8:30 a.m. Sept. 8. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. 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. You may opt-out by. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Would your little brothers come off the bench? For his efforts, Blackmon Jr. was a unanimous selection for the Big Ten All-Freshman team. Right now, probably some Tyga, but not many people listen to him. 16. the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. 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 . James Blackmon Jr. entered IU with lofty expectations. My dad was just telling me to listen what the team is saying because they were taking care of me over there. The Indiana native was recruited by Tom Crean and played at Bishop Luers High School for three years before playing at Marion High School, where he was coached by his father, James. I just loved being back there and the fans. He was waived in the preseason on October 14, 2017. You are using an out of date browser. James Blackmon is on Instagram at jamesblackmonjr. We just got to take the proper precautions and thats what we have been doing as a family here. Middle brother. "Jalen Blackmon wins it at the buzzer." https://twitter.com/kperse25 us, High School: The 6-foot-2 guard was originally offered a scholarship by Tom Crean early in his high school career. Trey Lyles, Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant and Monta Ellis.. Or write about sports? 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. JBJ: I like Archie as a coach and its the same with Vijay. [7] He finished third in Indiana Mr. Basketball voting, behind Trey Lyles and Trevon Bluiett. . Blackmon said he was showering at the time. Find out more. Do you have a sports website? After the verdict was read, Couch asked Judge John Simon to delay sentencing so he can present witnesses to Blackmon's ongoing mental health treatment. James Blackmon attended Marion in Marion, Indiana and Indiana. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Twitter: This has never happened and I dont think anyone has seen anything like this. I packed up my stuff, had a conversation with the GM and he told me that he understood and that if the season is to resume, he wanted to fly me back over to Italy. James Blackmon was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana. With my little brother I usually just play around with him for fun.. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. The other one, Vijay, is 14.. Blackmon Jr.s performance in the Summer League earned him an invitation to training camp with the Sixers. ITH: Hows your younger brother Jalen doing? "I yelled from the bathroom, 'Y'all cut that out,'" Blackmon said on the stand. 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. He currently plays professionally overseas in Turkey. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Monday, May 1, 4:39AM. ITH: You were back in Bloomington for a game this season. JBJ: Pretty much everyone. James Blackmon Jr. starred for his dad at Bishop Luers and Marion, then played three seasons at I.U. http://www.wbat.com/episode/moritz-sports-13/. He was a McDonald's All-American before playing at Kentucky. Thats when it all started. Hes currently wrapping up his playing career at Lindenwood University in St. Louis. JBJ: The city I was in, Trento, it was like the last place to go on lockdown. OPS Dupont SAT, October 29th 9am-12pm: 1st-4th Grade 1pm-4pm: 5th-8th Grade Register at OPSBBALL.COM. [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 money was always on time, they took care of anything that I needed and everything was paid for and they always looked out for me. Im optimistic about what is going on. It's also available for football, hockey and baseball. Yeah, my little brother Jalen and Vijay., Jalen is 8, and you can check out his video on YouTube. Mackenzie Kraemer breaks down all the betting nuggets and trends you need to know ahead of the second round of the 2023 NBA playoffs. They understood that. James Blackmon Jr.: 25 points in loss Rotowire Feb 26, 2018 Blackmon totaled 25 points (8-18 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 6-6 FT), six rebounds, six assists and two steals during Sunday's 129-119 loss to Raptors . 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. We make fantasy drafts and all of that on 2K. Data Provided By Oct 23, 2017 - James Blackmon, Jr. was allocated to the Delaware 87ers from the Philadelphia Sixers. Interestingly enough, neither James Blackmon Sr. or Jalen Blackmon hold the family scoring record when it comes to points in high school. . On August 8th, 2013, Blackmon Jr. reopened his recruitment. He played college basketball for the Indiana Hoosiers . Join our linker program. My brothers and I have been working out and taking the time just to get good family time. The injury kept him out for a number of weeks late in the summer, but Blackmon Jr. did not miss any games. Blackmon averaged over nine points for Saint Francis before leaving the team in late January. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. 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.