Duke Basketball Reportedly Eyeing Another Sharpshooting Transfer

New Mexico guard Jake Hall has entered the transfer portal and is drawing interest from the Blue Devils.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 10:22pm

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The Duke basketball staff seems to see at least one or two needs remaining with the Blue Devils' backcourt roster construction. After becoming the Mountain West Freshman of the Year and a Mountain West First Team performer this past season, New Mexico Lobos guard Jake Hall officially entered the transfer portal on Friday with three years of eligibility remaining. On3's Joe Tipton reported that Hall is already hearing from the Duke basketball program, along with several other top programs.

Why it matters

Duke is looking to bolster its backcourt with more outside shooting talent, and Hall could be a valuable addition as a proven sharpshooter from the Mountain West. The Blue Devils have a few key roster spots to fill as they look to build on their success under head coach Jon Scheyer.

The details

Hall, a 6-foot-4, 200-pound guard, averaged 16.4 points per game for New Mexico last season, setting a school and conference freshman record with 605 total points. He also broke a program record with 117 made 3-pointers, shooting 43.8% from beyond the arc. In addition to Duke, Hall is reportedly hearing from UNC, Virginia, Providence, UConn, Illinois, Kansas, Washington, Vanderbilt, Indiana, and Alabama.

  • Hall officially entered the transfer portal on Friday, April 12, 2026.
  • The report of Duke's interest in Hall came on Sunday, April 14, 2026.

The players

Jake Hall

A 6-foot-4, 200-pound guard who was the Mountain West Freshman of the Year and a Mountain West First Team performer this past season at New Mexico.

Jon Scheyer

The head coach of the Duke basketball team, who is entering his fifth season in that role.

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What they’re saying

“And On3's Joe Tipton reported on Sunday afternoon that the 6-foot-4, 200-pound California native is already hearing from the Duke basketball program.”

— Joe Tipton, Reporter

What’s next

Duke will continue to evaluate its roster needs and pursue potential transfer targets like Jake Hall to bolster its backcourt for the upcoming season.

The takeaway

Duke is actively looking to add more perimeter shooting talent through the transfer portal, as the Blue Devils look to build a well-rounded roster to compete at the highest level under head coach Jon Scheyer.