The Duke basketball program has undergone significant roster changes this offseason, but the rotation is nearing completion with the commitments of Dame Sarr and Sebastian Wilkins. Dame Sarr is ranked as On3's No. 17 overall prospect for 2025, while Sebastian Wilkins was the No. 27 overall prospect and No. 7 power forward in the 247Sports Composite Rankings for the class of 2026. Wilkins will reclassify into 2025 and play college basketball this fall.

With the additions of Sarr and Wilkins, Duke has reclaimed the top spot in the 2025 recruiting class rankings, surpassing Houston. Head Coach Jon Scheyer now boasts three 5-star recruits: Cameron Boozer, Dame Sarr, and Nik Khamenia. The Blue Devils are also adding two 4-star prospects in Wilkins and Cayden Boozer, Cameron's twin brother. Following his reclassification, Wilkins is now ranked as the #35 overall recruit and #7 power forward in the 247Sports class of 2025 Composite Rankings.

The primary remaining decision for Duke's 2025-26 rotation concerns Cedric Coward and whether he will remain in the 2025 NBA Draft or play for Duke next season. Indications suggest Coward will stay in the draft, so he is unlikely to be in Durham next season. Even without Coward, Duke will still maintain the No. 1 ranked 2025 recruiting class.

Duke had led the 2025 recruiting circuit for most of the past year, but fell behind Houston and Arizona after Shelton Henderson decommitted to follow former Blue Devil assistant and new Miami head coach Jai Lucas. Despite the influx of talent, the Blue Devils will be a difficult team to evaluate due to their lack of veteran experience. Caleb Foster will be the only upperclassman in the starting five, likely accompanied by Isaiah Evans (sophomore), Dame Sarr (freshman), Cameron Boozer (freshman), and Patrick Ngongba II (sophomore).

The Blue Devils also lack proven offensive producers for a championship-caliber team. Maliq Brown is the only other returning player who played significant minutes last season, and while he could be the best defender in college basketball in 2025-26, he rarely looks for his own offense. Duke's next team is built on potential and talent, but the lack of experience raises questions as Jon Scheyer enters his fourth year.