Two Blue Devils Projected High as NBA Draft Nears

Duke basketball is quickly becoming one of the most talked-about teams in the country heading into next season, with many believing the Blue Devils have the pieces to compete for a National Championship.

Jon Scheyer has done an impressive job retaining key contributors from last year’s roster. Players projected to be NBA Draft picks at the start of the season, such as Dame Sarr and Patrick Ngongba, have chosen to return to Durham. Scheyer also entered the transfer portal and landed one of the best scorers in the country, John Blackwell.

Duke Blue Devils head coach Jon Scheyer talks to a referee March 21, 2026 during the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament second round East Region game with TCU at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina. | Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The Blue Devils will, however, have to replace their two leading scorers. Both Cameron Boozer and Isaiah Evans have entered the NBA Draft and will move on to the next chapter of their careers.

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Cameron Boozer is coming off one of the greatest freshman seasons in college basketball history. Boozer led the Blue Devils in scoring at 22.5 points per game on 55.6% shooting from the field and 39% from three-point range. He also led the team in rebounds at over 10 per game and assists at four per game. Boozer capped his remarkable season by winning the National Player of the Year award and earning First Team All-American honors.

Apr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Cameron Boozer is awarded the Oscar Robertson Player of the Year Award presented by the US Basketball Writers Association and the Associated Press during the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images | Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Isaiah Evans also took a major step forward in his sophomore season, moving into the starting lineup after showing flashes coming off the bench as a freshman. Evans more than doubled his…

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