Cole Blackburn
Uncommitted"WA 2027 || Middlesex Magic 16u UAA || 6’7 Wing 617-939-4290 cmburn17@gmail.com"
Scout Report
A 6-foot-6 small forward with no listed offers and no school on file doesn't usually generate much conversation in October of his senior year. The recruiting picture on this one is mostly blank, and that is the story right now.
Background
The public record on Cole Blackburn is thin. His current school isn't listed, and no hometown, family details or AAU affiliation are on file, so none of that gets guessed at here. What is documented is his class (2027) and his position (SF). He is also connected to Amir Jenkins, a 2025 point guard ranked #82 in his class who committed to West Virginia. Playing alongside a prospect who landed at a Big 12 program means Blackburn has been in rooms where high-major evaluators were watching, even if he wasn't the one they came to see.
Playing Style
Evaluating his game from a size and position profile alone means being careful about what gets claimed. A 6-6 small forward is usually asked to do a lot of connective work: guard multiple spots, make the right read off the catch, and finish plays that guards and bigs set up. Whether Blackburn does those things at a high level can't be confirmed from the information available, and no tape-based observations are on file. The role that Jenkins held as a point guard suggests a team built around a lead ball handler. That kind of structure typically puts a wing in the position of spacing the floor, attacking closeouts, and running the floor in transition. Those are reasonable expectations for the spot, not verified traits. A fuller evaluation needs live looks at his pace, his shot selection, his defensive effort away from the ball, and how he handles contact at the rim.
Strengths
The one measurable asset on the page is size at the position. At 6-6, he has the frame to play on the wing at the high school level and the starting point for a versatile defender at the next one. Wings with that kind of height can switch across several positions, rebound out of their area and see over the defense when they pass. Whether Blackburn actually does any of that is what the next round of film and live viewing has to answer. His proximity to a high-level guard like Jenkins is a useful reference point for the level of competition he has been exposed to.
Areas to Watch
The largest gap is visibility. With no reported offers and no school listed, he needs verified production, a clear affiliation and some exposure against ranked competition to get into college recruiting conversations. Beyond that, the skill questions that matter for any 2027 wing apply: how consistent the jumper is, whether he can create off the dribble, and how well he defends in space. Answers on those three would shape his entire recruiting path.
Player Comparison
No responsible comparison can be drawn from a height, a position and a graduation year. Matching him to an NBA or college player would mean inventing a skill set that hasn't been documented. That call waits until there is tape or a scouting history to work from.
Recruitment
No offers have been reported for Blackburn. As a senior in the 2027 class, the timeline is tight but not closed, since many wings in his position find a home through late evaluations, spring events and prep or junior college routes. Which programs are in the mix is unknown, and none can be named without inventing interest. The realistic path runs through the school and club he plays for, whoever the coaches are who have seen him, and how quickly film and stats reach college staffs. Until then, he sits as an unranked, unsigned wing with a college decision still ahead.
Projection
The range of outcomes is wide because the information is limited. A 6-6 wing with skill and a good motor can find a role at the mid-major or small-college level, where length on the perimeter is always valued. Anything above that depends on production and development that haven't been documented yet. A pro trajectory is far too early to project.
Updated Oct 24, 2026 · Analysis by PrepRadar Scouting Team
Career Highlights
Social Activity
Finally back off injury! Clips from open gym #HST https://x.com/ColeBlackburn23/status/2107632765000884306/video/1
On Court 2, @MSCBasketball has cut a 20-point @WA_VBB lead down to 6. @coleblackburn23 (@DartmouthMBB) & @Showtime_Mo are trading 3s down the stretch - a major development for both prospects offensively.
I’m exciting to announce that I am 100% committed to the admissions process at Dartmouth! I want to thank Coach MacConnell and the rest of the Dartmouth staff for this amazing opportunity. Go Big Green!! 🌲🌲 https://x.com/ColeBlackburn23/status/2065469625467363350/photo/1
Congrats to Cole Blackburn ‘27 and his commitment to Dartmouth College!! #WABasketball #HST https://x.com/WA_VBB/status/2065296951298408520/photo/1
Magic 6’6 2027 Cole Blackburn! The 6 year Magic vet scores at all 3 levels and guards 1-5 for the #13 ranked team in the 🇺🇸! He rebounds with instincts, athleticism and physicality and is a driving force behind our team success. The D1 offer sheet continues to grow! #MagicFamily https://t.co/0MwUoUx8ZQ