Duke Basketball Gains Momentum in Late Pursuit of Dame Sarr
Duke basketball’s recruitment efforts are gaining significant traction in the race for Dame Sarr, with the Blue Devils now appearing to be the frontrunners.
While Duke has occasionally faced setbacks in late roster construction, these rare challenges often lead to the team pivoting quickly to secure even better fits. Jon Scheyer and the Blue Devils have consistently shown their ability to adapt and succeed, and this year, they may be poised for another impressive late push.
Duke is now gaining ground in the pursuit of Sarr, an intriguing international wing, especially after the recent shift in momentum following a series of new Crystal Ball predictions for the 18-year-old. The Blue Devils overtook Kansas, as 247Sports’ insider Travis Branham deleted his Kansas prediction earlier this week, signaling that Duke has become the favorite to land Sarr.
6’6 🇮🇹 Dame Sarr has put together a special last couple of performances for Fc Barcelona in both the Euroleague and ACB
Sarr has averaged 12.3 PPG, 3.6 RPG and 2.4 APG on 69/66/70 splits in only 17 MPG in his last 6 games
Sarr has put together a resume that most 18 year old’s… pic.twitter.com/7zPxPUmfFX
— Arman Jovic (@PDTScouting) March 28, 2025
This turn of events comes at a crucial time in the 2025-26 roster-building process, with the Blue Devils already boasting a strong roster featuring at least eight rotation players. However, Scheyer’s squad could still use another high-upside wing, and Sarr fits that need perfectly. Standing 6-foot-7 and weighing 190 pounds, Sarr brings exceptional athleticism and versatility.
The Italian-Senegalese standout has already demonstrated his talents against professional competition, making an impact off the bench for FC Barcelona and impressing at last month’s Nike Hoops Summit.
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