Overview
- Mensah announced on social media that he entered the NCAA transfer portal on Jan. 16, just hours before the window closed.
- He had said in December he would return to Duke after a reported two-year, $8 million arrangement and then reversed course on the final day.
- Multiple outlets identify Miami as the early favorite to land him, though his destination has not been finalized.
- ESPN reports Duke holds his exclusive NIL rights, which could require a buyout or other resolution before he can receive revenue at another program.
- Duke is scrambling for a replacement after backup Henry Belin IV transferred, with reports linking the Blue Devils' interest to former Florida QB DJ Lagway.