Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer and his staff have built a roster for next season that is prepared to compete for a national title and be one of the most dominant teams in the sport all season long.

The landscape of college basketball is shifting greatly as we know it, and the way teams give themselves the best chance to win looks very different from the way it did a decade ago.

Duke Blue Devils head coach Jon Scheyer watches down court Thursday, March 19, 2026, during the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament first round game against the Siena Saints at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina. | Alex Martin/Greenville News / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Now, roster continuity and veteran leadership are likely the two most important factors in building a roster, rather than simply finding the best young talent. Scheyer and Co.…