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The Duke Blue Devils look to the future after losing to the UConn Huskies in the Elite Eight. Jon Scheyer’s team enters the NCAA Tournament as the top seed and favorite to win the championship. Now they will re-evaluate their roster for the 2026-27 season and try to make some moves.
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Duke finished the season with a 35-3 record, and UNC’s loss was its only loss in ACC play. But they may need to replace AP Player of the Year Cameron Boozer, who is projected to be a top-three pick in the 2026 NBA draft. Patrick Ngonbag is also a projected first-rounder in this year’s latest sim. Two key factors to Duke’s overall success.
Here’s where things stand for the Blue Devils in the transfer portal.
According to On3, there was little movement at Duke on the first day of the transfer portal.
Duke Blue Devils Basketball Transfer Portal Live Updates
Duke transfer
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status |
Name |
Location |
grade |
last team |
new team |
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Already entered |
Darren Harris |
SF Express |
96.08 |
Duke |
Indiana |
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expected |
Nikolay Hamenya |
SF Express |
97.81 |
Duke |
University of Connecticut |
Duke transfer news:
April 18, 2026
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According to On3, Duke transfer forward Nicholas Harmenia has committed to the University of Connecticut.
April 16, 2026
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Caiden Boozer has announced his return to Duke, according to multiple reports.
April 13, 2026
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Darren Harris headed to Indiana, On3 reports
April 8, 2026
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Nikolay Hamenya expected to enter transfer portal
April 7, 2026
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Darren Harris has entered the transfer portal
Duke transfer portal rumors: 4
April 18: Wisconsin transfer John Blackwell will visit Duke on Monday, On3 reports.
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April 18: Duke could be the biggest threat to Saint Mary’s transfer Paulius Muurauskas, according to On3’s Joe Tipton.
April 18: Duke receives big-money transfer news on John Blackwell from On3’s Joe Tipton. “It sounds like Illinois is now likely to withdraw from contention for Blackwell, with Andrei Stojakovic announcing his return to the program. Currently, sources believe Duke and UCLA are the favorites to acquire him.”
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April 17: Cincinnati transfer Moustapha Thiam received interest from Duke, according to Jon Rothstein.
April 17: Duke transfers Nik Khamenia to UConn for Jeff Goodman, Field of 68.
April 17: Duke vs. Santa Clara’s Allen Graves in two-team game? On3’s Joe Tipton has the latest news.
“Aaron Graves flew under the radar of many college basketball fans while playing at Santa Clara, but he has turned himself into a potential first-round draft pick. Sources believe the NBA is his priority, but if he returns to college, I would keep an eye on LSU since Will Wade is playing for the Ponchatoula, L.I. native. Another school to keep an eye on is Duke.”
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April 17: Duke has ‘slight edge’ on John Blackwell, but will there be a legacy tie with Illinois? On3’s Joe Tipton has the latest news.
“Most people I’ve spoken to believe this recruitment will come from Duke and Illinois, with most sources giving the Blue Devils a slight edge. However, it’s worth noting that his father, Glynn Blackwell, played for Illinois in the 1980s. I also think Blackwell will try to visit a campus or two this weekend.”
April 16: New Mexico State transfer Jake Hall withdrew his name from the transfer portal, On3 reported. He received interest from Duke University.
April 16: Iowa State’s Milan Momchilovic and Santa Clara’s Allen Graves follow in Caden Boozer’s footsteps on social media, dropping some details on what Duke hopes to bring in as their first portal player from this cycle.
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April 15: Indiana Land Transfer Portal commit from Alabama center Aiden Sherrell, On3 reports. One of Duke’s biggest targets is now off the board.
April 15: Duke is one of 11 at-large programs that have yet to add any transfers. The University of Kansas and the University of Connecticut are also on the list.
April 15: Duke transfer forward Nik Khamenia is currently visiting the University of Connecticut, On3 reports.
April 15: Louisville is reportedly pursuing Wisconsin transfer guard John Blackwell. That puts another ACC team in competition with Duke.
April 15: Santa Clara transfer Aaron Graves has been linked to Duke, according to Fox Sports’ Aaron Torres.
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April 14: Nicholas Harmenia could return to Duke next season, Locked on Blue Devils reported.
April 14: Wisconsin transfer John Blackwell is still considering his options, CBS Sports’ Brad Crawford reports. Why the Blue Devils make sense: Ever since Jon Scheyer took over, he’s prioritized finding high-drive, high-IQ players on both sides of the ball, and he doesn’t have to worry about Blackwell needing a ton of shots to be effective. That wouldn’t work in Duke’s spread-out scheme. If perimeter assassin Isaiah Evans remains in the NBA draft, Blackwell’s scoring punch will be needed to a greater extent.
“That being said, Wisconsin needs the best from Blackwell on offense. For the Blue Devils, he won’t necessarily be the go-to, No. 1 option, which could make him a more complete player.”
April 14: The notion that Isaiah Evans might transfer from Duke is completely wrong. According to Chris Lee. “His two options were to enter the draft or stay at Duke.”
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April 14: St. John’s signed top prospect guard Quinn Ellis from the EuroLeague. According to the New York Post, Brother Johnny gave him wins over Duke, Louisville, Kentucky and more.
April 14: Wisconsin’s John Blackwell and Alabama’s Aiden Scherer are Duke’s two top targets, according to Jeff Goodman of Field of 68.
April 13: Former Duke guard Jaden Shute has committed to Kansas State, On3 reports. He was at Virginia Tech last season.
April 13: On3’s Jamie Shaw predicts Alabama will transfer Aiden Sherrell to Indiana. Duke has targeted the Tide Boss since the portal opened.
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April 13: “I think Duke and Illinois remain the front-runners for John Blackwell,” per Field of 68’s Jeff Goodman. The Wisconsin guard is one of the best portal players.
April 13: Jeff Goodman of Field of 68 posted the latest news on Duke in the transfer portal.
April 13: Cincinnati transfer Mustapha Thiam is considering Duke, according to Jeff Goodman of Field of 68. The 7-foot-2 center averaged 12.8 points and 7.1 rebounds while shooting 52.5 percent from the field in his lone season at UC.
April 13: Kaiden Boozer may choose a landing spot if he enters the transfer portal. Why an NBA legend is returning home.
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April 13: Santa Clara transfer Allen Graves is the front-runner for Duke, according to Ball Durham’s Cameron Sensenig.
April 12: “Jon Scheyer wants the right pieces, the best pieces, not necessarily the first pieces to go,” SI’s Matt Giles said in explaining why Duke hasn’t drafted a player in the portal yet.
April 12: Wisconsin transfer John Blackwell tops Duke’s roster. Illinois and UCLA are reportedly making progress in the process. He’s in Southern California now.
April 12: Duke is interested in New Mexico State transfer guard Jake Hall, according to On3’s Joe Tipton.
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April 12: Kansas transfer Flory Bidunga is scheduled to visit Sunday. However, he canceled and committed to Louisville, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel. With Bydunga gone, Duke will have to search the transfer portal for another big man target. On3 predicts the Blue Devils will land in Biduga as well.
April 11: Nik Khamenia has not closed the door on returning to Duke, according to Jason Evans of the Duke Comprehensive Report. “(Harmenia) wants to see what the roster looks like and what his role will be if he comes back.”
April 11: Five names to watch at Duke: BYU’s Rob Wright, Wisconsin’s John Blackwell, Santa Clara’s Allen Graves, Alabama’s Aiden Sherrill and Kansas State’s Florrie Bidenga.
April 11: Santa Clara transfer Allen Graves appears to be in a two-team competition with Duke and LSU. According to On3, the 6-foot-9 rookie averaged 11.8 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.9 steals per game while shooting 41.3% from three-point range.
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April 11: Duke transfer Nik Khamenia entered the transfer portal on Wednesday after his freshman season. According to On3, Gonzaga and UCLA have both shown interest.
April 10: Wisconsin transfer guard John Blackwell is linked to six schools including Duke, Alabama, Arizona, Illinois, Louisville and UCLA, according to DraftExpress.
April 10: Cameron Boozer wins the Wooden Award for college basketball’s best player. He was honored Friday night. Needless to say, “The Next Man Up” will have big shoes to fill. Boozer is just the fifth freshman in history to win.
more: Cameron Boozer is now one of five in college basketball history
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April 10: Fox Sports lists Duke as the top landing spot for BYU Robert Wright III.
April 10: Duke is expected to host Kansas transfer Flory Bidunga on Sunday, per Jeff Goodman of Field of 68.
April 10: Wisconsin transfer John Blackwell is headed to Duke and Illinois, 247Sports’ Travis Branham reports. This would be a huge addition for the Blue Devils.
April 10: Duke target Flory Bidenga is worth close to $5 million, according to CBS Sports’ Adam Finkelstein.
More:Duke’s top transfer portal target reportedly asking for $5 million
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April 10: Miikka Muurinen and his plans to commit could change Duke’s transfer portal plans. Nicknamed “Slim Jesus,” the 6-foot-10, 185-pound five-star forward from Finland plays for AZ Compass Prep. Jon Scheyer’s team is competing with UNC, Michigan, Kentucky, Arkansas and more.
April 10: Georgia center Somto Cyril has become a target for Duke, On3 reports. Other schools are getting involved, including Arkansas, Miami State and Texas Tech.
April 10: Kansas center Flory Bidunga “plans to meet with Duke,” On3’s Jaime Shaw reports. The top big man in the portal would perfectly complement Shaye’s rotation.
April 10: Alabama transfer Aiden Sherrell will meet with Duke coaches, according to multiple sources first reported by TheDukeNation. The 6-foot-11, 255-pound forward averaged 11 points and 6 rebounds per game with the Tide last season.
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April 9: Duke transfer guard Darren Harris will visit Indiana (April 11) and Virginia (April 14), according to Sam Kayser.
April 9: In the first few days, Duke doesn’t make much movement in the transfer portal. Jon Scheyer and his staff appear to have a well-thought-out goal of finding the right talent in Durham. With two NBA first-round picks on the roster, replacing them (when they enter the draft) will be a priority.
More: Why Duke and Jon Scheyer aren’t making early waves in the transfer portal
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April 9: Kansas State’s Abdi Bashir Jr. is receiving interest from Duke coaches, according to Sam Kayser.
April 8: Duke is reportedly competing with Michigan and North Carolina for a three-team spot on Wake Forest’s Uke Harris. However, this is a false report as reported by On3’s Joe Tipton. Duke has yet to have any ties to its ACC rivals.
April 7: Kansas center Flory Bidunga is one of the top players in the transfer portal. The Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year could find a home in Durham. According to On3, “Two schools to watch early on are Michigan and Duke. Both teams are involved in his high school recruiting”
April 7: Wisconsin guard John Blackwell is one of the top backs hitting the portal. Players selected to the Big Ten Conference averaged just over 19 points per game. On3 mentioned Duke as a possible landing spot.
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The spring basketball transfer portal window opened on April 7 and will remain open until April 21.
