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Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer and his staff have been putting in work over the last week of the NCAA Transfer Portal cycle. Now, after entering last weekend with tons of uncertainty, the Blue Devils now look like a true national title contender heading into the 2026-27 campaign.
Scheyer and Co. got return pledges from Cayden Boozer, Patrick Ngongba, Caleb Foster, and Sebastian Wilkins. The program is also bringing in former Belmont forward Drew Scharnowski and former star Wisconsin guard John Blackwell via the transfer portal.
Mar 29, 2026; Washington, DC, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Cayden Boozer (2) goes to the basket against UConn Huskies guard Braylon Mullins (24) in the first half during an Elite Eight game of the East Regional of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images | Amber Searls-Imagn Images
Add in the No. 1 overall 2026 recruiting class, and the Blue Devils look like a major threat on a national scale, at least on paper.
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Duke, over the last decade or so, has primarily utilized freshman talent to lead its squads. This season, however, is different, with a perfect mix of continuity, veteran leadership, and young talent. With its latest additions, the Blue Devils might have the best backcourt unit in college basketball.
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell (25) reacts during the second half of a first round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament against the High Point Panthers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images | Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
Duke Boasts Potential Top Backcourt in College Basketball Next Season
At the very least, Duke is in the conversation for having the deepest backcourt in the sport with a unit of Boozer, Blackwell, Foster, and incoming 5-star freshman Deron Rippey Jr. Not only is the unit immensely talented, but they complement each other extremely well, and Scheyer can throw virtually any of the three with Blackwelll, who…
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