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Kerry Blackshear picks Florida

Virginia Tech Hokies graduate transfer and Kentucky target Kerry Blackshear Jr. has picked the Florida Gators, according to Rivals.com.

After pulling his name out of the 2019 NBA Draft, the Blackshear sweepstakes heated up quickly. With former Virginia Tech coach Buzz Williams (2014-2019) accepting the lead role at Texas A&M, that made it easy for Blackshear to decide it was in his best interest to find a new team, one that could not only improve his NBA stock but also give him a chance to compete for a title.