There is still room for up to three additional scholarship players on Duke University Basketball's 2024-25 roster. The staff could make at least two more signings through the transfer portal in the coming weeks.
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So far, 36-year-old John Scheyer has boasted a 27-9 streak to begin his tenure as Hall of Famer Mike Krzyzewski's successor, heading into his third year in the job. He has made two transfers. His first allegiance was Malik Brown, a former second-year forward at Syracuse who is currently named to the ACC All-Defensive Team. Purdue graduate forward Mason Gillis followed a few days later.
Brown's appointment has been in the works for nearly a week, but on Thursday, a press release and social media content courtesy of Duke, including Scheyer's review of the newly minted Blue Devil, were released and his Joining has become official.
Brown is a 6-foot-8, 222-pound force in the paint, and despite the loss to Syracuse, he was one day away from dropping 26 points for the Duke basketball team during the 2023-24 season at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Only a few months left. So it's no surprise that Scheyer is well aware of the impact the former three-star prospect out of Virginia can have on any given night.
“We're excited to add Malik Brown to our program,” said Coach Scheier, who averaged 9.5 points, 7.2 rebounds, 2.2 steals and 0.9 blocks as a full-time starter for the Orange last season. talked about. . “Malik is a skilled, tough and versatile forward who brings a competitive mentality to every game and practice.
“He was one of the most talented offensive players in the country last year at Syracuse, leading the league in steals while also being one of the best defenders in the ACC. Malik does all the little things that impact wins. We take pride in what we do. Malik, a junior and All-ACC defender, brings a team-first mentality and winning instinct that will elevate our group.”
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