Towson University Athletics

Second-year walk-on for the Tigers who saw action in 15 games last year. Blackstone is one of two graduate students on this year's team.

2011-12: Competed in 15 games as the back-up point guard ... Scored his first career basket at Delaware on January 23 ... Also grabbed three rebounds and handed out four assists on the year.

HIGH SCHOOL: Two-sport performer in basketball and track ... Member of the Indians' back-to-back conference championship teams ... Steady performer for Coach Derek Wright ... Competed in the hurdles, long jump and triple jump for the Indians' track and field team.

BACKGROUND: Son of Burt and Diane Blackstone ... Has a younger brother, Kyle (21) and a younger sister, Jenna (16) ... Grandfather, Robert Blackstone, was a professional boxer ... Graduated from Towson University with a degree in Exercise Science in May ... Perusing a masters degree in Professional Studies at Towson.