Duke Blue Devils: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Duke scores biggest 2026 transfer portal win with John Blackwell news

Duke Blue Devils head coach Jon Scheyer won't be running short on backcourt playmakers next season.

Cayden Boozer returning to Duke for sophomore season

Patrick Ngongba II returning to Duke for junior season

Mark Pope might be under even more pressure with Billy Donovan's decision

Steven Pearl, Auburn land intriguing sharpshooter via transfer portal

Georgia Tech lands All-Mountain West transfer Colby Garland

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Duke basketball gets major transfer portal win

The Duke Blue Devils are set to lose Cameron Boozer after a run to the Elite Eight, but head coach Jon Scheyer has now hit big in the transfer portal.

Kentucky coach Mark Pope might be under even more pressure following Billy Donovan's Bulls decision

Potential lottery pick Thomas Haugh makes stunning NBA Draft decision

UConn releases devastating news on star guard Solo Ball

The 'ACC Player of the Year since 2000' quiz

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / April 21

Sebastian Wilkins Decides On His Future At Duke

Some more good news for Duke as redshirt freshman Sebastian Wilkins says he’ll be back next season. He’s an intriguing player. Wilkins is a big, strong forward, but at 6-8 and 220, he may also be able to play on the perimeter.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / April 21

Duke’s Isaiah Evans Reacts After Career Decision on Tuesday

Isaiah Evans and the Duke Blue Devils fell short of expectations during the 2025-26 college basketball season. After securing the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament, Duke advanced all the way to the Elite Eight, but it fell just short of the Final Four after Braylon Mullins hit a game-winning shot to help the No.

College Basketball News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / April 21

Ngongba's Return Gives Duke Foundation To Land Key Transfer

Duke basketball received a significant boost when Patrick Ngongba announced he is returning to Durham for his junior season. The decision carries real weight.

Mugshot Released For Coach K's Grandson Following Arrest

The mugshot for Coach K's grandson has been released following his arrest. Joseph Savarino, 26, was involved in a fatal car accident over the weekend. The grandson of the legendary Duke Blue Devils men's basketball coach allegedly struck and killed a 15-year-old bicyclist.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / April 21

Ranking the Best Duke Players in NFL History

Duke University is known for many things, whether it is its incredible academics and research or the Blue Devils' historic and successful basketball program.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / April 21

Boozer Brothers Bringing In More Bucks With Topps Deal

Cameron and Cayden Boozer continue to build their brand, this time with a Topps deal. For anyone who might not know, Topps is a trading card company, and they signed the Boozers to an exclusive deal.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / April 21

Tuesday’s Brotherhood Playoff News & Links

In Monday’s Brotherhood Playoff Action, Jalen Johnson and the Atlanta Hawks evened the series with the New York Knicks, 107-106; Tyrese Proctor and his Cleveland Cavaliers took down RJ Barrett and Brandon Ingram, 115-105; while Minnesota came back from 19 down to beat Tyus Jones and the Denver Nuggets, 119-114.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / April 21

YouTube Gold: Could Larry Bird Still Star Today?

This video raises a question we’ve seen quite often in recent years: Could Larry Bird still dominate today? Or would be be a role player? The answer is yes, he could still run the league, and for a few reasons.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / April 20

DBR Bites #162: Pat’s Back!

He’s back! Patrick Ngongba II has announced that he’s returning to Duke for his junior year, and we cannot be more excited on DBR Bites #162. Pat’s return will have some expectations attached to it as he seeks to be one of the best centers in the country next season.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / April 20

Joseph Savarino Charged With DWI In A Fatal Accident

Some bad news for a Monday afternoon as Mike Krzyzewski’s grandson, Joseph Savarino, has been charged with a DWI in a fatal accident in Durham on Saturday night.

Duke Blue Devils News / Athlon Sports / April 20

Cam Boozer News Emerges on Monday After First Season at Duke

In what many presume to be his lone year with the Duke Blue Devils, forward Cam Boozer was nothing short of a superstar. The former five-star recruit and son of Duke legend and former NBA star Carlos Boozer was named the National Player of the Year, ACC Player of the Year, earned a first-team All-American nod and also won the Karl Malone award.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / April 20

Ranking Every Duke Player Expected To Be Drafted

The Duke Blue Devils will be well represented in this year's NFL Draft after a terrific 2025 season that saw the program win its first ACC Championship outright since the 1960s.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / April 20

Projected Duke Starting Five After Ngongba Announces Return

Duke basketball's offseason has begun after a heartbreaking Elite Eight loss to UConn. What looked like a certain trip to the Final Four turned into a nightmare, as the Huskies overcame a 19-point deficit and won on a Braylon Mullins logo three at the buzzer.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / April 20

Big Pat Is Back!

Here’s some huge news for Duke Basketball: Pat Ngongba is coming back for his junior season. That’s a really big deal for Duke, no pun intended. Big Pat showed a huge amount last season.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / April 20

Duke's Patrick Ngongba Announces Major News Regarding Future

The Duke basketball program has just received its biggest news so far. In major breaking news, sophomore center Patrick Ngongba has announced that he will be back with the Blue Devils for the 2026-27 season.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / April 20

Three Players From Transfer Portal To Watch for Duke

Head coach Manny Diaz was put in a pickle earlier this offseason when he lost two of his star offensive players to the transfer portal late in the process.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / April 20

Monday’s Brotherhood Playoff News & Links

In Sunday’s Brotherhood Playoff Action, Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics crushed the Philadelphia 76ers, 123-91. Jared McCain and the OKC Thunder took care of the Suns, 119-84.

Duke rewards 'right leader' Manny Diaz for winning ACC in 2025

Diaz has gone 18-9 in two campaigns, and last season, the Blue Devils went 9-5 and won the ACC.

Iowa's Kirk Ferentz responds to NCAA punishment for tampering

Concerning details emerge about Deion Sanders' Colorado program

Texas QB Arch Manning opens up about offseason surgery

Kirby Smart, Georgia get terrible news on prized transfer Amaris Williams

Texas gets transfer portal commitment from seventh-year senior LB

Duke Blue Devils News / Athlon Sports / April 15

Duke's Isaiah Evans Makes Blunt Statement After Transfer Portal Decision

The transfer portal has already started reshaping rosters across college basketball, and the Duke Blue Devils are no exception. As players evaluate their futures following a deep 2025–26 season, departures inevitably create ripple effects inside locker rooms.