Duke Gears Up for 2025-26 After Final Four Run and Major Staff Addition
The Duke Blue Devils capped off a stellar 2024-25 season with a trip to the NCAA Tournament Final Four. Though they didn’t capture the national title, Jon Scheyer’s squad earned widespread recognition and enters the offseason with strong momentum.
That momentum is crucial, as Duke faces significant roster turnover. With key players departing, the transfer portal has become essential in retooling the lineup. However, the most impactful development this week came off the court.
Head coach Jon Scheyer announced the hiring of Evan Bradds as an assistant coach ahead of the 2025-26 season. A former Belmont standout and NBA player development coach with the Boston Celtics and Utah Jazz, Bradds brings a wealth of professional experience to the Duke bench.
Scheyer praised the addition, saying, “Evan brings a brilliant basketball mind, NBA development expertise, and a real talent for connecting with players—something that’s central to our program. His innovative perspective will help keep Duke at the forefront of college basketball.”
Bradds’ arrival further signals Scheyer’s commitment to blending NBA-caliber development into the college environment—an attractive prospect for recruits with pro aspirations.
Top incoming recruit Nick Khamenia, a McDonald’s All-American from Harvard-Westlake (CA), shared his excitement by reposting Duke’s announcement. Ranked among the top 15 players nationally and fourth in California, Khamenia joins elite twins Cameron and Cayden Boozer in what is shaping up to be one of Duke’s most anticipated recruiting classes in recent memory.
Though Duke fell just short this past season, the program’s foundation for 2025-26 is already being laid with purpose and vision. With Bradds’ NBA insights and a star-studded freshman class, the Blue Devils are poised to remain a powerhouse.
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