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The Duke Blue Devils are coming off an Elite Eight loss to the UConn Huskies and look towards the future. Jon Scheyer’s team entered the NCAA Tournament as the top-seed with the best shot of bringing home a title. Now they’ll reassess the roster for the 2026-27 season and try to make a few moves.
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Duke finished the season 35-3 and the UNC loss being the only one in ACC play. But they’ll likely need to replace the production of AP Player of the Year Cameron Boozer, who is projected as a top-three pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Patrick Ngonbag is also a projected first-rounder this year in the latest mock. Two key pieces to Duke’s overall success.
Here’s where things stand with the Blue Devils in the transfer portal.
According to On3, Duke has very little movement in the first day of the transfer portal.
Duke Blue Devils Basketball transfer portal live updates
Duke transfers
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Status |
Name |
Pos |
Rating |
Last Team |
New Team |
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Entered |
Darren Harris |
SF |
96.08 |
Duke |
Indiana |
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Expected |
Nikolas Khamenia |
SF |
97.81 |
Duke |
UConn |
Duke Transfer news:
April 18, 2026
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Duke transfer forward Nikolas Khamenia commits to UConn, according to On3.
April 16, 2026
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Cayden Boozer announces his return to Duke, according to multiple reports.
April 13, 2026
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Darren Harris is headed to Indiana, according to On3
April 8, 2026
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Nikolas Khamenia is expected to enter the 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 is visiting Duke on Monday, according to On3.
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April 18: Duke could be biggest threat for Saint Mary’s transfer Paulius Murauskas, according to On3’s Joe Tipton.
April 18: Duke receives huge transfer portal news about John Blackwell from On3’s Joe Tipton. “It sounds like Illinois is likely now out of the race for Blackwell, with Andrej Stojakovic announcing his return to the program. Currently, sources believe Duke and UCLA have the best chances of landing him.”
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April 17: Cincinnati transfer Moustapha Thiam receiving interest from Duke, according to Jon Rothstein.
April 17: Duke transfer Nik Khamenia projected to UConn, by Field of 68’s Jeff Goodman.
April 17: Duke in a two-team race for Santa Clara’s Allen Graves? On3’s Joe Tipton with the latest.
“Allen Graves flew under the radar for many college basketball fans while playing at Santa Clara, but turned himself into a potential first-round Draft pick. Sources believe the NBA is his top priority, but if he comes back to college, I would keep a close eye on LSU, as Will Wade is swinging for the fences for the Ponchatoula, Louisiana native. Another school to watch closely is Duke.”
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April 17: Duke has a “slight edge” for John Blackwell, but will there be a legacy tie for Illinois? On3’s Joe Tipton with the latest.
“Most people I’ve spoken with believe this recruitment will come down to Duke and Illinois, with the majority of sources giving a slight edge to the Blue Devils. It’s worth noting, though, that his father, Glynn Blackwell, played for the Illini in the 1980s. I also think Blackwell will try to visit a campus or two this weekend.”
April 16: New Mexico transfer Jake Hall withdraws his name from the transfer portal, according to On3. He was receiving interest from Duke.
April 16: Iowa State’s Milan Momcilovic and Santa Clara’s Allen Graves starting following Cayden Boozer on social media, leaving some details up to interpretation with Duke looking to pull in their first portal player from this cycle.
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April 15: Indiana lands transfer portal commitment from Alabama center Aiden Sherrell, according to On3. One of Duke’s biggest targets is now off the board.
April 15: Duke is among 11 big programs that have yet to add any transfers. Kansas and UConn are also on the list.
April 15: Duke transfer forward Nik Khamenia is currently on a visit to UConn, According to On3.
April 15: Louisville is making a strong push for Wisconsin transfer guard John Blackwell, according to reports. This puts another ACC team in the race with Duke.
April 15: Santa Clara transfer Allen Graves has been linked to Duke, according to FOX Sports’ Aaron Torres.
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April 14: Nikolas Khamenia could return to Duke for next season, according to Locked on Blue Devils.
April 14: Wisconsin transfer John Blackwell is still mulling his options, according to CBS Sports’ Brad Crawford. “Why the Blue Devils make sense: Jon Scheyer has prioritized high motor, high IQ players at both ends of the floor since taking over and he wouldn’t have to worry about Blackwell needing a bunch of shots to be effective. That’s not going to work in Duke’s spread-it-around scheme. If perimeter assassin Isaiah Evans stays in the NBA Draft, Blackwell’s scoring punch will be needed to a greater extent.
“That said, Wisconsin needed Blackwell’s best night in and night out offensively. With the Blue Devils, he wouldn’t necessarily have to be the go-to, No. 1 option and that could make him a more well-rounded player.”
April 14: Isaiah Evans possibly transferring from Duke are completely false. according to Chris Lea. “His two choices remain between entering the draft or staying at Duke.”
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April 14: St. John snags guard Quinn Ellis, a top-flight prospect from the EuroLeague. The Johnnies got him over Duke, Louisville, Kentucky and more, according to NY Post.
April 14: Wisconsin’s John Blackwell and Alabama’s Aiden Sherrell are Duke’s top two targets, according to Field of 68’s Jeff Goodman.
April 13: Former Duke guard Jaden Schutt has committed to Kansas State, according to On3. He was at Virginia Tech last season.
April 13: On3’s Jamie Shaw has predicted Alabama transfer Aiden Sherrell to Indiana. Duke had the Tide big man as a target since the portal window opened.
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April 13: “I think Duke and Illinois are still the leaders for John Blackwell,”according to Field of 68’s Jeff Goodman. The Wisconsin guard is one of the best available portal players.
April 13: The latest on Duke in the transfer portal from Field of 68’s Jeff Goodman.
April 13: Cincinnati transfer Moustapha Thiam is considering Duke, according to Field of 68’s Jeff Goodman,. The 7-foot-2 center averaged 12.8 points and 7.1 rebounds per game, shooting 52.5% from the field in his lone season at UC.
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April 13: Santa Clara transfer Allen Graves is reportedly a 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 ones off the board,” according to SI’s Matt Giles on why Duke has yet to pick up a player in the portal.
April 12: Wisconsin transfer John Blackwell was a name high on Duke’s list. Illinois and UCLA has gained steam in the process, according to reports. He’s in SoCal right now.
April 12: New Mexico transfer guard Jake Hall is receiving interest from Duke, according to On3’s Joe Tipton.
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April 12: Kansas transfer Flory Bidunga was set to visit on Sunday. However, he canceled and commited to Louisville, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel. With Bidunga now off the board, Duke will have to find another big man target in the transfer portal. On3’s prediction had the Blue Devils landing Bidunga as well.
April 11: Nik Khamenia has reportedly not closed the door on a return to Duke, according to Duke Roundup’s Jason Evans. “(Khamenia) wants to see what the roster looks like and what his role would be if he returns.”
April 11: Five names to watch for Duke: BYU’s Rob Wright, Wisconsin’s John Blackwell, Santa Clara’s Allen Graves, Alabama’s Aiden Sherrill and Kansas’ Flory Bidunga.
April 11: Santa Clara transfer Allen Graves appears to be in a two-team race with Duke and LSU. The 6-foot-9 prospect averaged 11.8 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 1.9 steals while shooting 41.3 percent from three, according to On3.
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April 11: Duke transfer Nik Khamenia entered the Transfer Portal on Wednesday after a freshman season. Both Gonzaga and UCLA are showing interest, according to On3.
April 10: Wisconsin transfer guard John Blackwell down six schools with Duke, Alabama, Arizona, Illinois, Louisville and UCLA., according to DraftExpress
April 10: Cameron Boozer win the Wooden Award for the best player in college basketball. He was honored on Friday night. Needless to say, the “next man up” will have big shoes to fill. Boozer is the fifth freshman in history to win.
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April 10: Duke listed as a top landing spot for BYU’s Robert Wright III by FOX Sports.
April 10: Duke is expected to host Kansas transfer Flory Bidunga on a visit on Sunday, according to Field of 68’s Jeff Goodman.
April 10: Wisconsin transfer John Blackwell is down to Duke and Illinois, per 247Sports’ Travis Branham. This would be a huge addition for the Blue Devils.
April 10: Duke target Flory Bidunga is reportedly commanding close to $5 million, according to CBS Sports’ Adam Finkelstein.
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April 10: Miikka Muurinen and his commitment plans could change transfer portal plans for Duke. The five-star forward 6-foot-10, 185-pounder with the nickname “Slim Jesus” from Finland playing at AZ Compass Prep. Jon Scheyer’s team is in the running with UNC, Michigan, Kentucky, Arkansas and others.
April 10: Georgia center Somto Cyril has emerged as a target for Duke, according to On3. Other schools are also in play, including Arkansas, Miami and Texas Tech.
April 10: Kansas center Flory Bidunga is “scheduled to see Duke,” according to On3’s Jaime Shaw. The top big man in the portal would make a perfect addition to Scheyer’s rotation.
April 10: Alabama Transfer Aiden Sherrell will meet with Duke coaches, according to multiple sources and first reported by TheDukeNation. The 6-foot-11, 255 pounds forward averaged 11 points and 6 rebounds with the Tide last season.
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April 9: Duke transfer guard Darren Harris will visit Indiana (April 11th) and Virginia (April 14th), according to Sam Kayser.
April 9: There hasn’t been much movement from Duke in the transfer portal during the initial first days. This seems very calculated by Jon Scheyer and his staff to get the right talent in Durham. With two NBA first-rounders on the roster, replacing them (when they enter the draft) will be the priority.
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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 was reportedly in a three-team race with Michigan and UNC for Wake Forest’s Juke Harris. However, this was a false report off what On3’s Joe Tipton was reporting. Duke has not been involved with the ACC rival.
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 himself at home in Durham. According to On3, “Two early schools to watch are Michigan and Duke. Both teams were involved in his high school recruitment”
April 7: Wisconsin guard John Blackwell is one of the top guards to hit the portal. The All-Big Ten selection averaged just over 19 points per game. Duke was mentioned by On3 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.