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Duke Lands Three Transfers, Ranked Ninth-Best Haul for Championship Push

6/11/2026

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Duke added transfers John Blackwell, Jacob Theodosiou and Drew Scharnowski for 2026-27.
Blackwell arrived from Wisconsin on March 19, 2026 after averaging over 19 points per game.
Scharnowski came from Belmont, where he was a top two-way player in the Missouri Valley Conference.
ESPN analyst Jeff Borzello ranked the haul ninth-best nationally on March 26, 2026, positioning the additions to help Duke chase a championship after its Elite Eight loss to UConn.

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Story summary

Duke added transfers John Blackwell, Jacob Theodosiou and Drew Scharnowski for 2026-27.
Blackwell arrived from Wisconsin on March 19, 2026 after averaging over 19 points per game.
Scharnowski came from Belmont, where he was a top two-way player in the Missouri Valley Conference.
ESPN analyst Jeff Borzello ranked the haul ninth-best nationally on March 26, 2026, positioning the additions to help Duke chase a championship after its Elite Eight loss to UConn.