Duke adds former Belmont center Drew Scharnowski from transfer portal

Duke Basketball has welcomed Drew Scharnowski, a former center at Belmont, to its roster through the transfer portal. With the 2026-27 college basketball season approaching, Duke aims to recover from an Elite Eight loss to UConn. The Blue Devils face the challenge of replacing key players, including No. 3 overall draft pick Cameron Boozer. Scharnowski, praised for his size and athleticism, is expected to take on a critical role as Duke builds one of the nation's strongest frontcourts. His decision to join Duke despite offers for starting positions at other schools highlights the program's appeal.

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