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Head coach Jon Scheyer and the rest of the Duke basketball program haven't had too eventful an offseason thus far. Aside from freshman guard Cayden Boozer announcing his intentions to return to Durham next year, it's been a lot of silence.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / April 19

Jon Scheyer Reels In His First Portal Commitment

One of the great tells of the modern era is how well coaches work the portal. At Kansas State, Jerome Tang started out great, but then bombed, largely because his portal players were not good fits, and he was fired this spring.

Drew Scharnowski News / DukeBlog / April 19

Blue Devils Add Front Court Depth in Belmont Big Drew Scharnowski

The Blue Devils, who have started to be linked in earnest to several targets in the transfer portal, have landed their first commitment in 6’9″, 230 lb Drew Scharnowski out of Belmont.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / April 19

Forgotten Duke Rotation Piece Fans Need To Monitor for Future

Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer and his staff are still dealing with significant uncertainty about which players from the 2025-26 squad will return to the program and which will depart.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / April 19

Brotherhood Playoff News & Links

In Saturday’s Brotherhood Playoff Action, Tyrese Proctor’s Cleveland Cavaliers beat Toronto, featuring RJ Barrett and Brandon Ingram, 126-113. Denver, with Tyus Jones, knocked off the Timberwolves, 116-105.

Christian Laettner News / Duke Basketball Report / April 19

The Worst Part Of The Laettner Era

The Laettner era was amazing for Duke fans in many ways. Obviously, Christian Laettner’s competitive flame burned incredibly bright. He developed a mystique like no one else in college basketball history: other fan bases truly hated him, but they also feared him, because Laettner was absolutely ruthless.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / April 19

YouTube Gold: An Epic Cameron Upset From 1976

Between the resignation of embattled coach Bucky Waters in 1973, and the arrival of Gene Banks and Kenny Dennard in 1977, there wasn’t a whole lot to celebrate for Duke Basketball.

College Basketball News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / April 18

Duke Basketball Forecasted to Land Athletic Defender

Several 2025-26 Duke basketball players with eligibility remaining have yet to announce whether they'll be in Durham again next season. So, it's tough to accurately gauge how many transfer talents Jon Scheyer and his crew are hoping land for what will be the 38-year-old's fifth season at the helm.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / April 18

Ahhhhh…Seeya! Nik Khamenia Is Off To UConn

Not the sort of news we were hoping for, but Nikolas Khamenia has committed to UConn. Given his hard-nosed attitude, he probably will mesh with Dan Hurley pretty well.

College Basketball News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / April 18

Former Blue Devil Nik Khamenia Reveals Shocking Portal Commitment

If there is a transfer portal move that illustrates the "pure business" world of college athletics in this NIL era, it's this one. Former Duke basketball wing Nikolas Khamenia has committed to UConn after entering the transfer portal.

Cameron Boozer News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / April 18

Cayden Boozer's Return Reveals Key Duke Reality

The Duke basketball program saw its biggest news so far through the offseason, as freshman guard Cayden Boozer announced he will return to Durham for the 2026-27 campaign.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / April 18

The NBA Playoffs Are Set, And The Brotherhood Is Well Represented

Charlotte’s loss to Orlando ended one of the most fun NBA seasons for the franchise since the days of Alonzo Mourning, Larry Johnson, and Muggsy Bogues.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / April 17

Answering Duke's Pressing Questions Amid Offseason Chaos

The college basketball season has been over for a few weeks, and the transfer portal is heating up across the country. For Duke, the offseason began in the worst possible way.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / April 17

How’s The New Guy Doing At UNC?

Mike Malone has only had the job for a few days, but so far, he seems to be doing reasonably well. The smartest thing he’s done has been to hire experienced college personnel.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / April 17

Duke Lands Commitment From Talented 2027 Running Back

Head coach Manny Diaz and the rest of the Duke football program have been heating up in their recruiting efforts regarding the class of 2027, and they have now picked up another big-time addition.

Cameron Boozer News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / April 17

Cryptic Comments Could Hint Wild Decision for Duke's Cameron Boozer

The Duke basketball program just received its biggest news of the offseason thus far, as freshman guard Cayden Boozer will return to Durham for the 2026-27 campaign.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / April 17

YouTube Gold: The Dawn Of The UCLA Dynasty

John Wooden’s incredible run at UCLA, with 10 national championships between 1964 and 1975, is most associated with his two greatest players, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Bill Walton.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / April 16

Manny Diaz's Early Successes With Duke Rewarded

Duke football head coach Manny Diaz has been absolutely fantastic through his first two seasons with the Blue Devils, with the highlight so far being an ACC Championship in 2025.

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 / DukeBlog / April 16

Cayden Boozer Announces Return to Duke for Sophomore Season

It’s obviously been hard for Duke fans, hell, basketball fans in general, to not be enamored with everything shiny and new. For Jon Scheyer and the Duke Blue Devils, sometimes the best toys are the ones already in your toy box.

Duke Blue Devils News / Athlon Sports / April 16

Cam Boozer Reacts to Cayden Boozer's Major Career Announcement

For the second season in a row, the Duke Blue Devils had their hearts broken in the NCAA Tournament. Led by projected top pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, Cam Boozer, Duke made it to the Elite Eight, where they lost on a devastating game-winning 35-footer by UConn's Braylon Mullins.

Caleb Foster News / Athlon Sports / April 15

Duke's Caleb Foster Reacts After Transfer Portal Move

Caleb Foster and the Duke Blue Devils did not have the 2025-26 college basketball season they were hoping for, despite earning the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament.

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.