Duke basketball faces another blow as Sean Stewart becomes the seventh player to transfer from the team, leaving the roster depleted.

By the Numbers
  • Sean Stewart is the seventh player to leave Duke's basketball team via the transfer portal this off-season.
  • Including NBA Draft choices and graduations, a total of ten players have departed from the program.
Yes, But

The departure of key players like Sean Stewart raises concerns about the team's depth and performance for the upcoming season.

State of Play
  • Only two players, Tyrese Proctor and Caleb Foster, are set to return to Durham from this year's Elite 8 squad.
  • The departure of Sean Stewart leaves five open scholarships for Duke this off-season, adding pressure on Jon Scheyer to build a competitive team.
What's Next

Jon Scheyer faces the challenge of filling the gaps in the roster with quality players to complement the returning starters and recruit Cooper Flagg.

Bottom Line

The ongoing exodus of players from Duke's basketball team poses a significant hurdle for the coaching staff to rebuild a competitive squad and maintain performance standards.