Duke's Jon Scheyer Linked to Top College Basketball Prospect

Jon Scheyer and the Duke Blue Devils are navigating a busy and pivotal offseason.

After losing key players Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel, Khaman Maluach, Tyrese Proctor and Sion James, Duke is in urgent need of replenishing its talent pool.Scheyer and his staff have been aggressive both in recruiting and in the transfer portal.

With portal activity beginning to slow, the focus has shifted back to high school and international recruiting.One of their top targets is Dame Sarr, a 6-foot-7 wing from Italy.

Once considered a Kansas lean, Sarr now appears to be favoring Duke.

Jeff Goodman of the Field of 68 reported Tuesday:"Duke has emerged as the favorites to land Dame Sarr, source told @TheFieldOf68."Duke has emerged as the favorites to land Dame Sarr, source told @TheFieldOf68.

Sarr is a 6-7 wing from Italy.

Blue Devils anticipated Cedric Coward remaining in the draft, and ramped up their efforts to lad Sarr - who had been a Kansas lean.

Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) May 20, 2025Goodman added more context, indicating Duke's renewed pursuit is tied to another player's decision."Blue Devils anticipated Cedric Coward remaining in the draft, and ramped up their efforts to land Sarr, who had been a Kansas lean."Duke head coach Jon Scheyer cuts down the net after the Blue Devils defeated Alabama.Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images Coward, a Washington State transfer, was expected to spend his final college season in Durham.

However, his strong recent play has pushed him closer to staying in the NBA Draft, creating an opportunity for Duke to target Sarr more aggressively.Sarr has a unique background.

He played a few games for FC Barcelona this season before his contract was terminated after he chose to compete in the 2025 Nike Hoop Summit, a move he made against his teams advice.

He had a big breakout game this spring with FC Barcelona, where he delivered an impressive performance, scoring 21 points and recording three assists.The Nike Hoop Summit featured many elite prospects.

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Dybantsa and Darius Acuff led all scorers with 24 points, while future Blue Devil Cameron Boozer impressed with 22 points, six assists and three steals.Sarrs resume includes appearances in top European youth competitions, such as the 2022 U16 European Championship, the 2023 U18 European Championship and the 2024 U18 EuroBasket.If Duke lands Sarr, it would be a significant loss for Kansas, which is also retooling its roster after considerable turnover.

The Jayhawks do have some big names incoming, including five-star recruit Darryn Peterson, as well as Samis Calderon and Corbin Allen, all part of their 2025 class under head coach Bill Self.Related: Five-Star College Basketball Recruit Makes Move on DukeRelated: 7-Foot-1 Big Man Turns Heads During NBA Draft Combine.

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