Overview
- Sarr’s return was confirmed by the NCAA March Madness account, giving Duke a key wing back for next season.
- The 19-year-old guard/forward from Italy averaged 6.4 points and 3.8 rebounds, started 30 of 38 games, and earned 2026 All-ACC Defensive Team honors with 37 steals.
- He played meaningful NCAA tournament minutes, including 14 points and eight rebounds in a second-round win over TCU.
- The Blue Devils are also managing exits, with Cameron Boozer and Isaiah Evans declaring for the NBA Draft and forward Nikolas Khamenia transferring to UConn.
- Duke retains Cayden Boozer, Patrick Ngongba II, and Caleb Foster and adds Wisconsin guard John Blackwell, positioning Jon Scheyer to build around Sarr’s defense after an Elite Eight run that ended 73–72 to UConn.