The Duke basketball program is once again entering the college basketball season as a heavyweight National Championship contender.

Head coach Jon Scheyer and his staff are bringing back much more of their rotation than the program is typically used to, with four of the Blue Devils' top six scorers returning for 2026-27.

Mar 26, 2026; Washington, DC, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Jon Scheyer stands on the court during a practice session ahead of the east regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images | Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

One of those key returners is Italian wing Dame Sarr, who entered his freshman campaign with Duke as a projected first-round pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.

That didn't necessarily work out, but Sarr is still oozing with potential.…