Duke basketball anticipates 2026-27 season with strong roster
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 2:30 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Duke prepares for the 2026-27 college basketball season, entering as a co-favorite to win the national title. Coach Jon Scheyer hopes to build on previous near-misses, including a Final Four loss in 2025 and an Elite Eight exit last season. The Blue Devils have a deep roster featuring key players like Patrick Ngongba II, who may emerge as a top NBA prospect. Other standout additions include transfers such as John Blackwell and highly regarded freshmen Cameron Williams and Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje. The team’s starting lineup and bench rotation will be closely watched as the season approaches.
- •Duke is co-favorite for the 2027 national title.
- •Jon Scheyer has led Duke to consecutive deep playoff runs.
- •Patrick Ngongba II returns as a potential top NBA draft pick.
- •Freshman Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje draws early NBA attention.
- •John Blackwell joins as a key transfer from Wisconsin.
- 2:30 PMCBS Sports — Duke basketball 2026-27 roster breakdown: Starting lineup prediction, bench rotation, outlook for Blue Devils
"Duke enters the season as the co-favorite to win the 2027 national title
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