The 2024-25 season was one to remember for the Duke Blue Devils

Under head coach Jon Scheyer, Duke finished with an impressive 35-4 record, capturing both the ACC regular season and tournament titles, and making a run all the way to the NCAA Final Four.

The Blue Devils were loaded with talent, including standout freshmen Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel, and Khaman Maluach, as well as veteran guard Tyrese Proctor. While the 2025-26 squad will have a different look, Duke remains firmly entrenched as a powerhouse in college basketball.

Scheyer has built a reputation as a players’ coach — a sentiment echoed repeatedly by his stars throughout the season. Both Flagg and Knueppel spoke often about their loyalty and drive to play for him. Tyrese Proctor, who recently declared for the NBA Draft, shared similar praise. His mother, Melissa Proctor, even took to social media to thank Scheyer personally, writing, “So thankful for you Jon,” accompanied by two blue heart emojis.

Proctor averaged 12.4 points per game on 45.2% shooting in his final season. In Duke’s Final Four loss to Houston, he contributed seven points in 37 minutes of action.

Despite the impending departures of key players, the future remains bright in Durham. With 18 Final Four appearances and five national titles to their name — the last in 2015 — the Blue Devils are well-positioned for another deep tournament run in 2025-26.

A Duke basketball veteran believes that a 5-star is attempting to “leverage” UNC through the Ball Durham transfer portal.

The former Duke star was left shocked by a major transfer portal move on Monday afternoon.

In today’s era of frequent college basketball transfers, surprises are rare—but a former Duke basketball icon was caught off guard by the unexpected decision of North Carolina’s 5-star guard, Ian Jackson.

Jackson officially entered the transfer portal, ending his tenure with the Tar Heels after just one season. He posted averages of 11.9 points, 2.7 rebounds, 0.9 assists, and 0.6 steals per game, shooting 45.6% from the field and 39.5% from beyond the arc.

Initially projected as a one-and-done talent and a McDonald’s All-American, Jackson’s path to the NBA hasn’t materialized as expected, and now he’s seeking a fresh start for his sophomore year. Schools like St. John’s, Arkansas, Ole Miss, and Georgia have already expressed interest.