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The Duke basketball program will enter the 2026-27 season with a lot of hype on a national scale, and for good reason. Head coach Jon Scheyer and his staff have built a roster ready to win and consistently perform at a very high level.
Scheyer and Co. prioritized roster continuity, bringing back Patrick Ngongba, Dame Sarr, Cayden Boozer, and Caleb Foster, four of the program’s top six scorers from last season. Duke also returned redshirt freshman Sebastian Wilkins.
Mar 26, 2026; Washington, DC, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Jon Scheyer speaks with the media during a press conference 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
In terms of the newcomers, the Blue Devils sealed the nation’s top-ranked recruiting class for the third straight year, highlighted by three 5-star prospects in Cameron Williams, Deron Rippey Jr., and Bryson Howard. The class also featured international prospect Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje and 4-star Canadian seven-footer Maxime Meyer.
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Scheyer and Co. also used the transfer portal heavily this offseason, bringing in former Wisconsin guard John Blackwell and former Belmont forward Drew Scharnowski.
Belmont’s Drew Scharnowski (11) blocks a shot by Bradley’s Jaquan Johnson in the second half of their college basketball game Monday, Feb. 9, 2026 at Carver Arena in Peoria. Johnson was fouled before the block. The Braves defeated the Bruins 95-84. | MATT DAYHOFF/JOURNAL STAR / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Scharnowski, a 2025-26 First Team All-Missouri Valley Conference and All-MVC Defensive Team selection, will provide a big boost for the Blue Devils off the bench. However, it’s clear that Blackwell is set for a huge senior year with the Blue Devils.
Mar 19, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard John Blackwell (25) drives to the basket against High Point Panthers guard Chase Johnston (99) during the second half of a first round game of…
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