Nik Khamenia transfers from Duke to UConn, awkward roommate pairing with Braylon Mullins
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 7:00 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Nik Khamenia, who started just five games at Duke, has transferred to UConn ahead of the 2026-27 season. His decision follows an underwhelming freshman campaign. At UConn, he is rooming with Braylon Mullins, who eliminated Duke in the Elite Eight of the 2026 NCAA tournament with a last-second three-pointer. This unique pairing highlights the rivalry between the two programs.
- •Khamenia averaged 5.7 points and 3.3 rebounds at Duke.
- •Mullins hit the game-winning shot against Duke in the NCAA tournament.
- •Khamenia will begin his new chapter at UConn this summer.
- •Duke replaced Khamenia with John Blackwell from Wisconsin.
- 7:00 PMYahoo Sports — Duke departure Nik Khamenia gets awkward roommate pairing at UConn
"Former Duke Blue Devil Nik Khamenia received and awkward roommate pairing following his transfer to UConn.
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