Ex-Duke Guard Schutt Enters Transfer Portal Again

The sharpshooter is looking for a new program to play his final year of eligibility.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 10:50pm

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Former Duke basketball player Jaden Schutt is entering the NCAA transfer portal for the second time in his college career. Schutt, a four-star recruit who played two seasons with the Blue Devils, spent the last two years at Virginia Tech before deciding to transfer again with one year of eligibility remaining.

Why it matters

Schutt's decision to transfer again highlights the increasing trend of college basketball players utilizing the transfer portal to find new programs that better fit their needs and playing time goals. His story also showcases the challenges some highly touted recruits face in adjusting to the rigors of major conference basketball.

The details

Schutt arrived at Duke in 2022 as a four-star shooting guard prospect but saw limited action as a freshman, playing just 14 games. He then redshirted the 2023-24 season due to injuries before transferring to Virginia Tech. As a redshirt sophomore in 2024-25, Schutt started 26 of 32 games for the Hokies, but his role diminished this past season, with only 5 starts in 32 appearances. Now the 22-year-old is looking to find a new home for his final year of college eligibility.

  • Schutt entered the transfer portal on April 3, 2026, when it officially opened for entry.
  • He spent the 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons at Duke before transferring to Virginia Tech for the 2024-25 and 2025-26 campaigns.

The players

Jaden Schutt

A former four-star shooting guard prospect who played two seasons at Duke and the last two at Virginia Tech, now looking to transfer for his final year of eligibility.

Jon Scheyer

The fourth-year head coach of the Duke Blue Devils basketball team, who recruited Schutt to Durham.

Mike Young

The seventh-year head coach of the Virginia Tech Hokies, who Schutt played for the past two seasons.

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What they’re saying

“Now, with just one year of college eligibility remaining, Schutt plans to enter the transfer portal again when it officially opens for entry on Tuesday.”

— Joe Tipton, Reporter

What’s next

Schutt will officially enter the NCAA transfer portal on Tuesday, April 3, 2026, as he looks to find a new program to play his final season of college basketball.

The takeaway

Jaden Schutt's decision to transfer for a second time highlights the increasing fluidity of the modern college basketball landscape, where players are more willing to explore multiple programs to find the right fit for their final year of eligibility. His story serves as a reminder that the path to success at the Division I level is not always linear, even for highly touted recruits.