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The overall recruiting and roster-building effort from Jon Scheyer has been nothing short of superb; however, there has been the ongoing matter of replacing assistant coach Evan Bradds. Bradds was the man behind Duke’s player development program under Scheyer. The new man to assume those responsibilities is KJ Conklin, who has established himself over a mu...

For all the attention surrounding Duke’s incoming roster construction, few players may ultimately shape the Blue Devils’ ceiling more than five-star forward Cameron Williams. The 6-foot-11 Arizona native arrives in Durham as one of the most physically intriguing prospects in the country, but what makes him especially compelling is how modern his game alrea...

In today’s college basketball world, patience feels almost outdated. Rosters turn over quickly, freshmen are expected to contribute immediately, and if a player isn’t in the rotation right away, people start wondering what went wrong. But at Duke Blue Devils men’s basket...

Duke is finally done waiting for John Blackwell. The Wisconsin transfer has officially withdrawn his name from the 2026 NBA Draft and is headed to Duke, giving Jon Scheyer one of the most experienced and productive guards in college basketball for next season. This is no ordinary good news for Duke; this is news that has the potential to reshape the roster...

Bryson Howard’s commitment brought more than just another highly ranked prospect to Duke. It gave the Blue Devils one of the fastest-rising wings in the country, a player whose style fits well with the direction Jon Scheyer is charting for the program.

By the end of the 2026 cycle, Howard transformed from a name gradual...