The sting of Duke’s heartbreaking Final Four loss to Houston has given way to a harsh reality for Blue Devils fans: the team will be completely different next season, as most of their starting rotation is off to the NBA Draft.
However, HC Jon Scheyer and his team have put together a roster that looks ready to live up to the glory of its predecessors and potentially make another championship run.
Duke Blue Devils 2025-26 Roster
Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel, Khaman Maluach, Tyrese Proctor, and Sion James are Duke players projected to play in the NBA next season. ESPN projects the top three to be selected in the first round and the bottom two in the second.
To replace them, Scheyer has assembled an interesting mix of returning players and new additions who came through the transfer portal or directly from high school basketball. Let’s take a look at them.
Cameron Boozer
One of two Boozers on the team, Cameron is one of five players without NCAA experience who will wear Duke’s colors next season.
He arrives as one of the top prospects in the 2025 class, and the Blue Devils anticipate him to be their breakout star. The son of Duke legend Carlos Boozer brings championship pedigree, having led Christopher Columbus High School to a national title this past season.
Cayden Boozer
Like his brother Cameron, Cayden arrives as one of the top prospects in the 2025 class. He’s a very physical point guard who excels on defense. Although he has plenty of room for growth, he needs to improve his offensive consistency. The twin brothers are expected to form the core of Duke’s rebuild around their father’s legacy.
Dame Sarr
An Italian player who arrives with professional basketball experience in Spain (with Barcelona). This gives him a level of play that can more than make up for his lack of NCAA experience.
Sarr’s international background should provide valuable depth and maturity to the freshman-heavy roster.
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Sebastian Wilkins
Wilkins is another top prospect in the 2025 class who arrives at Duke with a lot of potential. At 6’8″, he is expected to be a defensive mainstay, but he can also contribute offensively, although he needs to improve the scoring percentages he brought from high school.
Nikolas Khamenia
The fifth and final freshman on the Blue Devils’ roster for next season, Khamenia, also arrives with high expectations. His offense and basketball IQ are among the skills that put him on Scheyer’s radar and are likely to place him among his key players this season.
Returning Players and Transfers
Caleb Foster
Foster returns for his third season with Duke. He started in only seven of the 38 games he played in last season, averaging 4.9 points per game. With increased opportunity, Foster could emerge as a key veteran leader.
Isaiah Evans
Evans returns for his second season with Duke. He averaged only 13.7 minutes per game, but with an acceptable 6.8 points per game average. His shooting ability should be valuable in the new-look offense.
Maliq Brown
Brown returns for his second season with the Blue Devils (fourth overall in the NCAA). In just over 15 minutes per game last season, always coming off the bench, he averaged 2.5 points and 3.7 rebounds per game. His experience and versatility make him a crucial rotation piece.
Darren Harris
Harris returns for his second season with Duke. He averaged only 2 points and 1.1 rebounds per game, although he also played sparingly, 6 minutes per game.
Cameron Sheffield
Sheffield is a veteran who will be playing his fifth NCAA season in 2025-2026, his second with Duke. Last season, he played only 13 games and averaged 0.4 points per game.
Patrick Ngongba II
Ngongba returns for his second season with Duke. In 2024-2025, he averaged 3.9 points and 2.7 rebounds per game.
Iffy Ufochukwu
A 6’11” center, Ufochukwu transfers from Rice University, where he played two seasons. In 2024-2025, he averaged 3.3 minutes and 1.8 points per game. His size should provide the interior presence Duke lacked at times last season.
Jack Scott
A 6’6″ guard, Scott transfers from Princeton, where he played three seasons. In 2024-2025, he averaged 10 minutes and 1.7 rebounds per game. His Ivy League experience adds depth and basketball intelligence to the backcourt.
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This roster blend of elite freshmen talent, experienced returners, and strategic transfers positions Duke for another strong season. While the Blue Devils fell short of their championship goals in 2025, Scheyer has assembled the pieces needed for another deep tournament run in 2026.