Duke basketball has added 23-year-old forward Mason Gillis from Purdue via the transfer portal, bringing a mature and experienced player to the team. Gillis, who redshirted his first year at Purdue and has played in over 20 minutes per game for the past four seasons, is about 3.5 years older than Duke's oldest returning player. His experience includes playing for a national championship, something that no other player on the 2023-24 Duke roster has done. With Duke losing two quality forwards to the transfer portal, the addition of Gillis, who was named the Big Ten Sixth Man of the Year, will bring depth and experience to the team.

By the Numbers
  • Mason Gillis averaged 6.5 points and 3.9 rebounds in 21.1 minutes per game at Purdue.
  • He achieved a 46.8% shooting percentage beyond the arc on 3.2 attempts per game.
State of Play
  • Gillis' addition brings experience and depth to the Duke basketball team.
  • Duke now has three open scholarships for its 2024-25 roster.
  • The Blue Devils are welcoming a six-deep recruiting haul, ranking No. 1 in the country.
Bottom Line

The addition of Mason Gillis, with his experience and accolades, adds depth and maturity to the Duke basketball team as they prepare for the upcoming season.