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Despite the departures of Nik Khamenia to UConn and several key players to the 2026 NBA Draft, the Duke Blue Devils appear stronger than ever heading into the 2026-27 campaign. Head coach Jon Scheyer has assembled a roster that stands out not only for its talent but also for its remarkable length, with the rotation's average height reaching 6'8".
Currently, the Blue Devils boast seven players who are at least 6'8" tall, and three of them—Joaquim Boumtje-Boumtje, Maxime Meyer, and Cameron Williams—stand over seven feet. Patrick Ngongba II and Drew Scharnowski are close behind, measuring 6'11" and 6'10", respectively.
Key Analysis
This marks the first time since the 2022-23 season that Duke has had three or more seven-footers on the roster. In that previous campaign, only Dereck Lively II and Kyle Filipowski saw significant playing time among the tall contingent. The current lineup's depth in size could provide a significant advantage on both ends of the court, potentially making the Blue Devils a formidable force in the upcoming season.
Originally reported by yahoo.