Jeremy Roach's decision to enter the transfer portal and declare for the 2024 NBA Draft affects Duke's ranking, dropping the Blue Devils to No. 7 in Version 6.0 of the 2024-25 CBS Sports Top 25 And 1 college basketball rankings.

By the Numbers
  • Duke slips to No. 7 in the rankings after Jeremy Roach's transfer decision.
  • Houston holds the top spot in the rankings due to retaining key players and adding significant transfers.
State of Play
  • Houston leads the rankings with a strong roster retention and new additions.
  • Several top teams are expected to be contenders next season with notable returning players and recruits.
What's Next

Duke's coach, Jon Scheyer, will need to fill the gap left by Roach and integrate the new top-ranked recruiting class, led by Cooper Flagg, to maintain competitiveness in the upcoming season.

Bottom Line

Jeremy Roach's transfer and draft declaration shake up Duke's ranking, presenting a challenge for Jon Scheyer to navigate with a revamped lineup to stay competitive in the college basketball scene.