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Va Tech's Kerry Blackshear Announces He'll Enter 2019 NBA Draft, Transfer Portal

Virginia Tech forward Kerry Blackshear Jr. announced Tuesday that he is entering the 2019 NBA draft, as well as the NCAA transfer portal.

WUVT's David Cunningham tweeted a screenshot of Blackshear's announcement:

David Cunningham

Kerry Blackshear Jr. entering his name in both the NBA Draft and the Transfer Portal - exploring all possible options. #Hokies https://t.co/j7L1jR0P8W

Blackshear will be a senior in during the 2019-20 season, and as a graduate transfer, he will be eligible to play immediately if he pulls out of the NBA draft.

The Orlando, Florida, native was one of the Hokies' top players last season, as he was second on the team in scoring (14.