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The Duke basketball program wrapped up preseason play on Sunday, defeating No. 17 Kansas 90-84 in an exhibition game at Allen Fieldhouse.
Duke now gears up for the regular season after finishing its preseason contests 3-0 and validating all the expectations around this team. Jon Scheyer’s squad is clearly one of the best two-way teams in college basketball entering the year as a true heavyweight national title contender.
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Arguably the biggest preseason riser for the Blue Devils is sophomore Dame Sarr, who is continuing to impress in multiple areas of the game. His potential sophomore leap only rises with each game, but one interesting note makes his second year of college basketball even more exciting to follow.
Oct 25, 2026; Lawrence, Kansas, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Dame Sarr (7) talks with referee Roger Ayers during a timeout of a game against the Kansas Jayhawks at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Scott Sewell-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect
Dame Sarr Hasn’t Relied on the Three-Point Shot
Throughout the offseason, most of our discussion about Sarr’s potential sophomore breakout focused on his three-point shooting. Sarr was one of the best on-ball defenders in college basketball last season, but his outside shot never grew into a consistent threat. The Italian shot 32.3% from beyond the arc on 3.5 attempts.
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If he could develop a consistent three-ball, he could turn into one of the best 3-and-D wings in the country in 2026-27. What’s interesting is that Sarr has shown immense growth over the Blue Devils’ scrimmage and two exhibition games, but the three-point shot hasn’t been leading the charge in that production jump.
Against Belmont, Sarr tied the game-high in points with 19, along with six rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Two of his four makes from the field came from the perimeter. Against Tennessee, the 6’8″ wing tallied 15 points, but only one of his six field-goal makes came from the three-point line. He went for 12…
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