Predicting Duke’s Top 3 Scorers Next Season

The Duke basketball program, in all likelihood, will not be led by a freshman, which hasn’t been how the program has typically operated over the last decade. In seven of the past nine years, the Blue Devils’ leading scorer has been a first-year player.

This offseason, head coach Jon Scheyer and his staff have prioritized bringing back key rotation pieces from a season ago and landing big-time players via the transfer portal. Duke is also bringing in the top-ranked 2026 recruiting class, but these pieces will be more complementary than the focal point of the offense.

Mar 26, 2026; Washington, DC, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Jon Scheyer stands on the court during a practice session ahead of the east regional of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images | Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

With Duke putting together what is likely the most complete, deep, and championship-ready roster thus far into the Scheyer era, let’s predict its leading scorers next season.

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

John Blackwell – 21 to 23 PPG

When John Blackwell entered the portal, he said he wanted to go to a program where he would have the ball in his hands often. With no other proven volume scorers on the roster, Blackwell will have that freedom.

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The 6’4″ guard established himself as one of the best scorers in college basketball last season, averaging over 19 points per game on 43% shooting from the field and 38.9% shooting from three on 7.3 attempts.

Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell (25) passes against the High Point Panthers during the first half of a first round game of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images |…

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