Duke Basketball is looking to fill a hole on next year’s roster with a versatile wing who can switch multiple positions defensively and handle responsibilities at either guard spot or potentially small forward. Sion James is a perfect example of a guy that the Blue Devils added late in the portal cycle last year who was considering making the jump to the NBA but opted to play a fifth season in college. James eventually took over the starting role at point guard as the year went on last season, only pulling out of the draft when he had the opportunity to play for Duke.
A similar situation is repeating itself this offseason, as Jon Scheyer has set his sights on Washington State transfer Cedric Coward. The fourth-year player has the option to play one more on the college level considering he received a medical redshirt after playing just six games last year.
