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With the sheer depth that head coach Jon Scheyer and the Duke basketball program boast next season, the starting five to open up the 2026-27 regular season could go a lot of different ways.
Granted, given the amount of talent coming into Durham, there seems to be a consensus pick for the Blue Devils’ projected starting five, with the main position battle coming at the point guard spot between Cayden Boozer and Caleb Foster, and the power forward spot between Cameron Williams and Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje.
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For now, my projected starting lineup for Duke to kick off the season is John Blackwell, Foster, Dame Sarr, Williams, and Patrick Ngongba. Obviously, all of these starters will be important, but let’s rank them based on how crucial their consistent production will be to the program.
Mar 31, 2026; Glendale, AZ, USA; Cameron Williams (1) during the McDonalds All American Boys Game at Desert Diamond Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
5. Cameron Williams
I still have Williams, Duke’s highest-rated incoming 2026 recruit, as the starter at the power forward position. But this can easily change as the offseason moves forward.
The No. 4 overall player per the 247Sports 2026 Composite Rankings, Williams has a wealth of long-term tools at 6’11” and 200 pounds. He’s already shown prowess as a stellar rim protector and rebounder, with the length to guard most positions on the floor.
Mar 31, 2026; Glendale, AZ, USA; Cameron Williams (1) during the McDonalds All American Boys Game at Desert Diamond Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Right now, his offensive game is raw. He has shown flashes of a consistent outside shot and can get to the rim, but his long-term outlook makes him an extremely enticing prospect to follow.
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With so many guys that can fill in the four spot, like Boumtje Boumtje, Drew Scharnowski, or maybe even a Bryson Howard or Sebastian Wilkins at times for small ball,…
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