Is Dame Sarr about to commit to Duke basketball and head coach Jon Scheyer? All signs seem to be pointing that way. Duke has clearly made him a top priority, and recent developments suggest Kansas may be shifting its focus elsewhere in the search for a shooting guard.
On Friday, Kansas landed a commitment from 2025 shooting guard Corbin Allen, a three-star talent out of Kansas City, Missouri. It’s a solid pickup for Bill Self and the Jayhawks, but it also potentially signals a strategic move.
From our perspective, this suggests Kansas might be bowing out of the race for Sarr, the five-star standout from Italy, who appears to be nearing a decision. Multiple crystal ball predictions now favor Duke, and Kansas’ latest move only strengthens the belief that big news could soon be coming for the Blue Devils.
Duke fans everywhere are hoping Dame Sarr will commit to Jon Scheyer soon
If the anticipated news about Sarr comes through soon—as many expect—it would mark a major win for Jon Scheyer and his staff. Sarr is an elite talent who has drawn interest from multiple top programs.
Throughout the offseason, schools like Duke, North Carolina, and Kansas have actively pursued him. Until recently, most believed that Sarr—who’s spent the last three years honing his game with FC Barcelona—was likely to commit to Bill Self and Kansas.
Jayhawks fans were excited about the prospect of him becoming a standout in the Big 12. But Duke ramped up its recruitment, with Scheyer putting Sarr at the top of his list, especially after the Cedric Coward situation didn’t pan out as hoped—Coward is now focused on the NBA Draft.
Scheyer has made a strong impression, convincing Sarr of the opportunities Duke can offer. Now, the Blue Devils are on the brink of securing his commitment. If things go as expected, Sarr will be heading to Durham soon and should make an immediate impact as a starter and playmaker.