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Duke's Patrick Ngongba II Reacts After Transfer Portal Decision

Change continues to define the college basketball offseason, especially in an era where roster movement happens quickly and often. For programs like the Duke Blue Devils, the transfer portal has become just as important as recruiting and player development.

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Duke Recruiting: A Sudden Tug-of War With UNC?

Over the decades, Duke and UNC have often gone head-to-head for talented young players. Just think back: Art Heyman flipped to Duke at the dawn of the Vic Bubas era.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / April 28

Duke's Perfect Blend of Roster Aspects Earns High Preseason Ranking

Duke basketball is quickly becoming one of the most talked-about National Championship contenders heading into next season. Jon Scheyer has retained players

Cooper Flagg News / Duke Basketball Report / April 28

YouTube Gold: A Cool Cooper Flagg ROY Tribute Video

Like Cooper Flagg, Kyrie Irving is a one-and-done Blue Devil and, like Flagg, a Dallas Maverick. Irving sat out this season while recovering from an ACL injury, but he has sort of taken Flagg under his wing because he recognizes his massive talent and wants to help him reach his potential.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / April 27

Super Duper! Cooper Flagg Wins Rookie Of The Year; Kon Knueppel Comes In 2nd

Monday was a great day for Duke Basketball and the Brotherhood, as Cooper Flagg won the NBA Rookie of the Year award over former Blue Devil teammate Kon Knueppel.

Duke Blue Devils News / SwimSwam / April 27

Winter Juniors Finalist and Distance Specialist Grant O’Mara Will Join Duke Next Fall (2027)

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Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / April 27

Ranking the Duke NFL Draft Departures from Least to Most Impactful for 2026

The Duke Blue Devils are moving into the summer proud and confident in their program after seeing three of their players selected in the 2026 NFL Draft, with a handful of others signing with NFL teams after the selection process concluded on Saturday.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / April 27

The Improvements Duke's Returning Players Need Next Season

Jon Scheyer has finished building Duke's roster for next season. He retained key players from last year's squad, secured the No. 1 recruiting class for the third consecutive year, and added two impactful pieces through the transfer portal.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / April 26

The 2026 NFL Draft: Every Duke Player Picked and Where They Landed

The 2025 college football season was a historic one for the Duke Blue Devils, who won the ACC Championship outright under head coach Manny Diaz for the first time since 1962.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / April 26

Former Blue Devils Christian Reeves Has A New Team

Well here’s something we missed: former Blue Devil Christian Reeves left Duke for Clemson after his sophomore season, then moved on to Charleston. And now he has a new school: Kansas.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / April 26

Sunday’s Brotherhood Playoff News & Links

In Saturday’s Brotherhood Playoff Action, Paolo Banchero and Wendell Carter helped Orlando to a 113-105 win over Detroit. Jared McCain and OKC took care of Grayson Allen, Khaman Maluach, and the Phoenix Suns, 121-109.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / April 26

YouTube Gold: Leonard vs. Hagler

Boxing is not what it once was, but for much of the 20th century, it was a huge draw. Fighters from Joe Louis, to Rocky Marciano, then later, Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, and George Foreman, came across as warriors in the ring.

Jon Scheyer News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / April 25

Why Duke's Scheyer Could Be Under Most Pressure Next Season

The Duke basketball program has its 2026-27 rotation almost entirely set, barring any unforeseen changes. And simply put, it could not have been much more successful.

College Basketball News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / April 25

How This Rookie Could Be Duke's Best Player Next Season

Jon Scheyer has done an impressive job retooling Duke for next season. Losing back-to-back national players of the year to the NBA Draft would derail most programs.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / April 25

Sunday’s Brotherhood Playoff News & Links

What’s a night of playoff basketball without the Brotherhood? It doesn’t happen very often, and it didn’t happen Friday night. Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers, 108-100.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / April 25

Is Losing Henri Veesaar A Big Deal For UNC Basketball? Maybe. Maybe Not.

Given the nature of the rivalry Duke fans naturally keep an eye on the other end of 15-501, and of course, that’s true for UNC as well. There was a big development in Chapel Hill Saturday, as center Henri Veesaar decided to remain in the NBA Draft rather than return to Chapel Hill.

College Basketball News / Duke Blue Devils on SI / April 25

Grading Duke's Full Offseason So Far

Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer and his staff are just about done with their offseason in terms of additions and departures. Aside from a few potential portal targets the Blue Devils have been reported to be involved with, next year's rotation is nearly set in stone.

Duke Blue Devils News / Hoops Rumors / April 24

Duke's Cameron Boozer makes official NBA Draft decision

Duke star forward Cameron Boozer averaged 22.5 points, 10.2 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.4 steals on shooting splits of .556/.391/.789.

Darryn Peterson sends emotional message in NBA Draft announcement

Tennessee's Nate Ament declares for 2026 NBA Draft

BYU star AJ Dybantsa makes official NBA Draft decision in epic fashion

Arkansas guard Darius Acuff declares for 2026 NBA Draft

The 'ACC Player of the Year since 2000' quiz

Duke Blue Devils News / Athlon Sports / April 24

Duke's Cayden Boozer Reacts to Cam Boozer's Major Career Announcement

The Duke Blue Devils were once again among the most successful teams in college basketball this past season, clinching the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament and making it to the Elite Eight.

College Basketball News / Athlon Sports / April 24

UNC's Caleb Wilson sends message after Cameron Boozer’s career decision

Caleb Wilson and the North Carolina Tar Heels did not have the 2025-26 college basketball season they were hoping for.

Duke's Cameron Boozer makes official NBA Draft decision

The 'ACC Player of the Year since 2000' quiz

Duke Blue Devils News / Hoops Rumors / April 22

Duke's Isaiah Evans declares for 2026 NBA Draft

Duke wing Isaiah Evans has declared for the 2026 NBA Draft.

Tennessee's Nate Ament declares for 2026 NBA Draft

BYU star AJ Dybantsa makes official NBA Draft decision in epic fashion

Potential NBA Draft lottery pick Thomas Haugh returning to Florida

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / April 21

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

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.