Duke Basketball's Monster Offseason

0:00On April 22nd, Duke Basketball just had a monster week in the offseason under Coach John Shire. Kaden Booser is coming back for a sophomore year, and Patrick Engangba, who could have been a first round draft pick, decided to stick around for. His junior season, Shire also snagged two key transfers, sophomore forward Drew Sharnowski from Belmont, and the Crown Jewel, junior guard John Blackwell from. This concern, earlier this week, those moves started buzzing because they feel big gaps. Blackwell dropped the career high 19.1 points per game last season at Wisconsin, shooting lights out from everywhere. Meanwhile, Engangba looks primed to dominate as one of the top big men in college hoops, with real shot at ACC player of the year. Fans and analysts are hyped, seeing Duke right in the mix for preseason number one. Engangba's got that edge, with two years in Shire's system, unlike some rivals adjusting to new spots. Plus, Blackwell eases the back core pressure on Kayla Foster coming off foot surgery, and

1:04Duke's number one recruiting class for the third straight. Year brings in five star stud Cameron Williams, a six foot eleven versatile forward. The one big question mark is Dame Tsar, and whether he returns for sophomore year. His freshman season had flashes but no consistency, and coming back could let him rebuild draft stock without carrying the scoring load, thanks too. Blackwell, if Tsar stays, Duke's got a loader roster with his length and versatility as a six foot eight wing, making them a nightmare match up across the ACC and beyond.