Follow us@TarHeelsWireon Twitter and like our page onFacebookto follow ongoing coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels news, notes and opinions. Share and discuss Former Illinois wing Jacob Grandison transfers to Duke men's basketball on social media. Catchings joins the Blue Devils after five players declared for the NBA Draft and one more, junior guard Michael Savarino, entered the transfer portal within the span of a week. Well, not exactly, but it should still be fun Theres only one ACC game Monday night as UNC visits Florida State. With Baker departure, it may point to the Blue Devils getting ready to add another grad transfer. Matt Giles Jun 11, 2022 6:15 AM EDT Last week, Jeff Probably? There are 16 guys who could conceivably be there but we all now they won't all be. Its just a question of who. Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer (Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports). Were sure you can mark out Paolo Banchero, Mark Williams and AJ Griffin, all of whom will likely enter the NBA. The Duke basketball staff has reached out to a nearby transfer guard. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Since hes surely improved, he has a lot of options. Jacob Grandison is a key transfer for Duke and head coach Jon Scheyer. twitter. Not even retired for one year yet, one would think that Mike Krzyzewski would miss all that coaching, or at least all the success he's had over the years, but that's actually not so. Cancel at any time. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Perhaps the only real knock on Youngs game is that he shot only 34.1 percent from downtown last season. These Blue Devils (21-8, 12-6 ACC) no longer look young and soft. On Tuesday night, 1:47. However, he was never going to play a lot and presumably wherever he goes - say Elon, arbitrarily - he will be more likely get minutes. Grandison, who was a regular in the Illinois rotation and started in 39 of his 60 games there, was limited into the postseason due to a shoulder sprain, only logging 13 minutes in the Fighting Illinis two NCAA tournament games. All in all, pretty cool Our pal Bethany has done great work to help good causes, notably World Vision. But schools like Duke, UNC, Kentucky, Kansas and a few others are going to be in a different orbit. Kara Lawson huddles with her team during a December 2022 win at N.C. State before Duke cracked the AP Top 25. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. Baker has already committed to returning. ACC Roundup - Break Up The Yellow Jackets! A young Duke team is growing up. Coach Ks Signup for our weekly newsletter. Young entered the transfer portal on March 24 and has two years of eligibility remaining. Partly its because of timing. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. lilly.stoddard. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. Former Harvard forward Kale Catchings has committed to the Blue Devils, On3's Joe Tipton reported Tuesday afternoon via Twitter. The Oakland, Calif., native may just be the final piece to boost both veteran leadership and outside shooting on a team that includes seven freshmen. Coach K remembers when Kobe Bryant went "Black Mamba" on his approach to Team USA ball. 4 Boston College on the road in ACC opener, Duke women's basketball's defense still a bright spot, but offense sinks Blue Devils against North Carolina. As you probably know, Savarino is former coach Mike Krzyzewskis grandson. PEORIA The Bradley Braves have landed a sharp-shooting point guard from the Sun Belt in the NCAA transfer portal. All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. Of course, his instant pledge to the Blue Devils is no surprise considering Jon Scheyers recruiting prowess these days. 2021 College Basketball Transfer Portal Last Updated: 5/31/2022 11:47:07 AM CST 2021 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2008 2002 1999 1997 All ACC If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. Jon Scheyer is an immensely promising coach. He twice took home All-Conference USA First Team honors. Grandison played two years at both of his previous schools, and he finished off his career in Champaign, Ill., with 7.1 points and 3.6 rebounds per game and hit 41.0% of his 3-pointers on 4.5 attempts per game in 2021-22. Charlotte junior Jahmir Young recently entered the transfer portal after logging career The Duke basketball team defeated NC State to clinch its perfect home record this season. Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images), Duke basketball (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images). Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. Eric Gallman Duke Blue Devils #18 Pos: WR Ht: 5080 Wt: 182 Hand: 948 Arm: 2978 Wing: 7148 Eligibility: 2023. "Story: https://t.co/zVhSYZuCQC pic.twitter.com/UxOieGuop0. ACC Roundup - Break Up The Yellow Jackets! A post shared by Jacob Grandison (@slimjake_). As UNC hangs on for the win In Mondays ACC Action, UNC got ridiculously hot in the first half, hitting 11 threes, and building a lead that Florida State cut into but could never overcome. Nothing is basketball is much more fun than watching a team figure it out. Per his chat with Dushawn London, that list of interested parties is rather long: Cincinnati, George Mason, Georgetown, Gonzaga, Iona, Kansas, Kansas State, Maryland, Miami, Minnesota, SMU, South Carolina, UConn, Villanova, and Wake Forest. Heres a look players from the 2022 Transfer Portal that have already committed to a new ACC mens basketball program. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. That lofty ranking is no surprise considering Young was a three-year full-time starter at Charlotte and the fact he has never put up anything less than a double-digit scoring average in college. ChronSports Top 10 of 2021 No. Signup for our weekly newsletter. What an interesting year this is going to be. 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Obviously, between the NBA and potentially the transfer portal, its impossible to say. So he already has some idea of Duke Basketball, which could come in handy. The Duke basketball team showed its firepower against Virginia Tech. Cancel at any time. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Duke alone though is a global basketball brand. Mens Basketball Northwestern center Ryan Young is transferring to Duke, he announced in a statement Saturday. Catchings joins new head coach Jon Scheyer's first roster as a graduate transfer and should bolster a frontcourt led by incoming five-star freshmen Dereck Lively II and Kyle Filipowski in his lone season in Durham after averaging 9.1 points and 4.0 rebounds in 2021-22. Duke basketball's matchup against the NC State Wolfpack (22-8, 12-7 ACC) at 7 p.m. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. Its impossible to say but heres a list of who could be there. Join the conversation today. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. April 14, 2022 | 3:06pm PDT Once again, head coach Kara Lawson and the Blue Devils have used the transfer portal to their advantage. While Duke may be losing a plethora of guys to the upcoming NBA Draft, the program currently possesses the top-ranked 2022 recruiting class, with six incoming freshmen set to land in Durham this summer. April 19, 2022 12:11pm Updated Michael Savarino, grandson of recently retired Duke legend Mike Krzyzewski, has entered the transfer portal. Duke won the rematch with NC State, 71-67, and in the process won its fifth straight and finished the regular season undefeated in Cameron Indoor Stadium. All rights reserved. Duke basketball player Michael Savarino, Coach Ks grandson, entered the NCAA transfer portal and will level team. We preview the final home game of the regular season. Can Duke continue the excellent play weve seen lately? 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But the 21-year-old, who has also put his name in the NBA Draft while keeping his eligibility intact, sits No. Tuesday night, the Duke Blue Devils host the NC State Wolfpack in the final regular season game at Cameron Indoor Stadium. 10 Duke women's lacrosse thumped by No. What a night for Georgia Tech - and what a nightmare for Syracuse, DBR Podcast #494: Physical Duke Clinches Perfect Cameron Record, ACC Roundup - Florida State Nearly Pulls Off Another Comeback. Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onDuke Blue Devils and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. Its worth noting Young once played on the sameAAU squad as Duke point guard Jeremy Roach, who seems likely to return to Durham as a junior. A former four-star recruit and UNC target, Joey Baker is reportedly entering his name into the transfer portal after four seasons at Duke. 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Mike Krzyzewski has officially retired, Jon Scheyer has now assumed the role of head coach, and the Blue Devils could lose up to eight players from the 2021-22 roster. 10 Duke women's lacrosse thumped by No. Michigan basketball gained help via the transfer portal on Friday evening with the commitment from former Duke forward Joey Baker. "I chose Duke because it's the opportunity of a lifetime. Michael Savarino Enters The Transfer Portal, Against NC State, Duke Showed Just How Much It Has Grown. Great news for Snyder and the Hawks too When Quin Snyder left the Utah Jazz after last season, everyone knew hed be back pretty soon. The transfer portal is full of talent, and the Duke basketball staff is in a prime spot to target some players for this upcoming season. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. 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The likelier option to improve lies in the transfer portal. Riding a four-game win streak following Saturday's 81-65 home win over Virginia Tech, Duke basketball's stock is on the rise. ALSO READ: Top transfer has Blue Devils among finalists. Duke basketball now has two new additions from the transfer portal. Other than Baker though, we dont know anything for sure and we have heard that Duke is looking at portaling various guys like Johni Broome from Morehead State and Charlottes Jahmir Young. The news regarding next years college basketball rosters isnt done yet and on Wednesday, a report about UNCs biggest rival surfaced. Duke is off to an unsteady start under Scheyer, but that didn't stop Duke's head coach from setting a new benchmark for first-year head coaches to reach. Can you name every No. Well, looks like soon is now. Well we have to admit we didnt see this one coming: Michael Savarino is entering the transfer portal and, assuming he finds an option to his liking, will leave Duke for another program. Can you name the last quarterback each NFL team selected in the first round of the NFL Draft? Kansas used it to get money to the guys who probably wouldnt see much, HBCUs have been able to capitalize, no pun intended, which could be a game changer. His grandfather is Harvey Catchings, who had a solid NBA career, and his mother is WNBA legend Tamika Catchings (correction: she is his aunt). WebWomens Basketball Transfers: D-I, 2022-23. We look at social media's reaction to UNC vs. Duke's first half. Coach Ks grandson enters the transfer portal and will leave Duke basketball team. World Visions focus is on helping solve water issues for people who lack access. Former Illinois and Holy Cross wing Jacob Grandison announced Saturday afternoon via Instagram that he will be joining the Blue Devils for the 2022-23 season as a graduate transfer. Thus far, there are no reports of Blue Devil offers to the ever-growing crop of available transfers. What's next for Duke Basketball. June 17, 2022 6:43 pm ET. WebDuke basketball lands 4 commits in Iverson Classic The Duke basketball program saw four commits selected to the Iverson Classic. The 6-foot-6 O'Fallon, Mo., native marks the first transfer addition for Scheyer as head coach of the Blue Devils, and adds to the top-ranked 2022 recruiting class. Duke picked up an interesting transfer Tuesday when Harvards Kale Catchings chose Duke. Ranking college basketball's best transfers for 2022-23: Top 25 players who used the portal to find a new team The transfer portal was busy this offseason with Ryan Young took an official visit to Duke on Thursday and Friday. News on womens basketball transfers (including additions to the transfer portal) from NCAA D-I schools. Can you name the leaders in rushing yards for the 2022 NFL season? He visited Durham Thursday and picked Duke over nine other programs, including Kentucky, Arizona, Michigan and UCLA. As Duke basketball fans anxiously waited on Wednesday night for Trevor Keels' eventual decision to keep his name in the 2022 NBA Draft, a buzz grew louder The Duke basketball team was swept by North Carolina and missed a chance at the ACC title. All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. Duke was inbounding the ball and passed to Kyle Filipowski, who charged to the basket for a layup attempt. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. In addition to Young, Duke has reeled in a commitment from grad transfer Kale Catchings, a 6-foot-6, 220-pound small forward out of Harvard. Former Illinois and Holy Cross wing Jacob Grandison announced Saturday afternoon via Instagram that he will be joining the Blue Devils for the 2022-23 season as a graduate transfer. Share and discuss Former Harvard forward Kale Catchings transfers to Duke men's basketball on social media. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). See her WBB Blog page for a rundown of her original recruitment. Now that hundreds of players have entered the portal in the weeks following the season, Scheyer has a prime opportunity to fill some potential holes on the roster next season. Moore? Its hard to keep track of who gets what post-Covid). If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. Interestingly, both Young and Catchings played under former Blue Devils in Northwestern head coach Chris Collins plus Harvard head coach Tommy Amaker. 10 on the latest SI.com ranking of available transfers.